12KBW Acclaimed by Chambers & Partners
Based upon in-depth interviews with 5,031 clients, 4,485 solicitors and 1,012 barristers, Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession lauded 12KBW in the following terms:
An ever-popular set of chambers, it houses "a whole clutch of talented players," who act for both claimants and defendants across the full range of personal injury claims. Frank Burton QC is especially praised for his sympathetic way with clients and calm and careful efficiency in court. As one interviewee commented, "there are no histrionics with him, no arrogance; he just gets on with the job." Head of chambers Richard Methuen QC, particularly recommended for his disease work, is an "approachable silk and a good fighter in court." He is a favourite among insurers. Allan Gore QC is "a good counsel to have on your side" agreed solicitors, and is respected for his specialism in asbestos disease cases. Interviewees described Andrew Hogarth QC as "one of the finest pure lawyers and bravest advocates I've seen." He is especially noted for his strength in industrial and occupational disease and stress claims. Susan Rodway QC is popular with insurer clients. She has a "clear authority in the courtroom" that has impressed both barristers and solicitors. Solicitors also endorsed Ronald Walker QC as "very clever, with an insightful understanding of the law combined with good advocacy skills." For technical brilliance he is "one of the most feared," according to peers. He continues to act for the DTI in ongoing Vibration White Finger (VWF) (otherwise known as Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)) litigation. Stephen Worthington is an experienced barrister, especially recommended for RTA claims. He has won the loyalty of solicitors who appreciate his hard work and depth of knowledge. "Tremendous" William Featherby is much loved by insurers because of his "understanding of what will work in a courtroom" and his "pure intelligence." Tenacious Paul Russell will "chase a case to the end," while Simon Levene wins plaudits for his analytical skills. "Sensible" Nigel Lewers "has a steely determination about him," according to interviewees. He is also respected for his expertise in handling local authority claims. Peers described Nicholas Heathcote Williams as "one of the most gifted juniors around." He is noted for his "impeccable" judgement and technical skill, especially on MIB claims.
William Audland 'very thorough with an eye for detail' (Legal 500 - 2006)
