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Personal Injury & Complex Injury Barristers

Serious injury claims often involve complex liability issues and significant financial consequences. Our personal injury and complex injury barristers provide clear strategic advice and strong advocacy in technically demanding claims.

Members of our team act for claimants, insurers and organisations across England and Wales in cases involving road traffic accidents, employer and public liability claims, catastrophic injuries and complex disputes over liability and damages.

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Core Areas of Practice

Road Traffic Accident Claims

Road Traffic Accident Claims

Our barristers are regularly instructed in complex road traffic accident litigation involving liability disputes, fraud allegations and significant personal injury claims. Members of our team act for both claimants and defendants in technically demanding RTA cases across England and Wales.

Areas covered include:

  • RTA (With Personal Injury)
  • RTA/PI with Fraud/LVI (Claimant)
  • RTA/PI with Fraud/LVI (Defendant)
Serious & Catastrophic Injury Claims

Serious & Catastrophic Injury Claims

Our barristers act in claims involving life-changing injuries where the legal and financial consequences can be substantial. These cases often require detailed expert evidence and careful consideration of long-term care, rehabilitation and financial loss.

Areas covered include:

  • Brain injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Amputation and life-changing injuries
  • Fatal accident claims
  • Long-term care and rehabilitation claims
Liability & Complex Injury Disputes

Liability & Complex Injury Disputes

Our team regularly advises on complex personal injury disputes involving questions of negligence, liability and insurance. Our barristers represent both claimants and defendants in technically demanding litigation involving multiple parties and complex factual issues.

Areas covered include:

  • Employer liability claims
  • Public liability claims
  • Occupiers’ liability disputes
  • Insurance disputes arising from injury claims
  • Multi-party personal injury litigation

Our Specialist PI & Complex Injury Barristers

Michael Powers KC

Michael Powers KC

NHS Specialist
Called in 1979
Year of Silk 1995

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Michael ONeill (1)

Michael O'Neill

Personal Injury/
Professional Negligence
Called in 1979

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Geoffrey Mott (1)

Geoffrey Mott

Personal Injury/
Clinical Negligence
Called in 1982
Public Access Accredited

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Gerry Heap-1

Gerry Heap

High Value Personal Injury Claims
Called in 1985
Public Access Accredited

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Azeem Ali-1

Azeem Ali

Credit Hire / RTA
Called in 1997
Public Access Accredited

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Sunny Virk

Sunny Virk

Credit Hire
Called in 2004
Public Access Accredited

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Andrew Turner-1

Andrew Turner

Personal Injury
Called in 2010
Public Access Accredited

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David Carey-1

Dr David Carey

Professional & Clinical Negligence
Called in 2016
Public Access Accredited

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Asim Hussain-1

Asim Hussain

Personal Injury/
RTA
Called in 2017
Public Access Accredited

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Latest PI and Complex Injury Law Insights from TBG

Our barristers regularly publish commentary and analysis on developments in personal injury litigation, insurance disputes and the assessment of damages.

Off the Record (New Law Journal)
Personal & Complex Injury

Off the Record (New Law Journal)

by Charles Davey

Charles Davey writes on the routine, unnecessary and inappropriate disclosure of personal and intimate medical records in modest personal injury claims
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Fundamental Dishonesty: Stopping the Wrecking Ball Before it Swings
Personal & Complex Injury

Fundamental Dishonesty: Stopping the Wrecking Ball Before it Swings

by Monica Jaskolowski

Learn how to protect your injury claim from being dismissed due to fundamental dishonesty with these essential steps from Monica Jaskolowski.
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Company Loss of Use & Surplus of Vehicles
Credit Hire

Company Loss of Use & Surplus of Vehicles

by Azeem Ali

Explore the complexities of credit hire duration in legal cases, including burden of proof, impecunious situations, repair delays, and real case examples. Understand the nuances of reasonable hire periods.
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Credit Hire and Period of Hire
Credit Hire

Credit Hire and Period of Hire

by Azeem Ali

Explore the complexities of credit hire duration in legal cases, including burden of proof, impecunious situations, repair delays, and real case examples. Understand the nuances of reasonable hire periods.
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The Evolution & History of Credit Hire (Part 1)
Credit Hire

The Evolution & History of Credit Hire (Part 1)

by Azeem Ali

Explore the evolution and importance of credit hire in road traffic accidents. Gain insights into the history, present challenges, and key considerations in navigating credit hire cases effectively.
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Impecuniosity – Implications of Diriye v Bojaj
Credit Hire

Impecuniosity – Implications of Diriye v Bojaj

by Azeem Ali

Impecuniosity implications in credit hire cases explained through Diriye v Bojaj case analysis, emphasising the importance of adequate pleadings and compliance with court orders.
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Impecuniosity & Credit Hire
Credit Hire

Impecuniosity & Credit Hire

by Azeem Ali

Explore the crucial role of impecuniosity in credit hire cases, from hire rates to hire period assessments. Understand the impact on damages and the duty to mitigate losses.
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No MOT in Credit Hire and Causation
Credit Hire

No MOT in Credit Hire and Causation

by Azeem Ali

Explore the complexities of causation in credit hire cases involving no MOT. Understand the impact on claims and the distinction between causation and illegality.
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Bee v Jenson and the Ways to Quantify Loss of Use
Credit Hire

Bee v Jenson and the Ways to Quantify Loss of Use

by Azeem Ali

Explore how Bee v Jenson revolutionised quantifying loss of use claims in credit hire disputes. Learn the three methods and implications for claimants and defendants.
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The Meaning of “Credit” Under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and its Implications
Credit Hire

The Meaning of “Credit” Under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and its Implications

by Azeem Ali

Understand the concept of "credit" in the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Learn what constitutes credit, examples of agreements, and implications in this insightful article by Azeem Ali.
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Loss and Hire: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Credit Hire

Loss and Hire: Two Sides of the Same Coin

by Azeem Ali

Explore the intricate relationship between loss and hire in legal cases, shedding light on exceptions, consequences, and thought-provoking scenarios that arise when hire claims are analysed through the lens of loss.
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The Difference and Interaction Between Credit Hire, Insured Hire & Subrogation
Credit Hire

The Difference and Interaction Between Credit Hire, Insured Hire & Subrogation

by Azeem Ali

What is the difference betweencredit hire, insured hire, and subrogation? Specialist credit hire barrister Azeem Ali explains.
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Insured Hire Subrogation - Bee v Jenson and W v Veolia
Credit Hire

Insured Hire Subrogation - Bee v Jenson and W v Veolia

by Azeem Ali

Insured hire subrogation explained through Bee v Jenson and W v Veolia cases, analysing the implications and quantification of damages in insured hire subrogation disputes.
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Credit Hire & Illegality
Credit Hire

Credit Hire & Illegality

by Azeem Ali

In the context of credit hire, the issue of illegality usually arises due to a lack of MOT and/or insurance documents. Barrister Azeem Ali unpacks the defence of illegality in credit hire cases.
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The next potential technological reforms in English Civil litigation: The Vos reforms?
AI & Technology

The next potential technological reforms in English Civil litigation: The Vos reforms?

by Dr Mehedi Ibne Rahim

The potential technological reforms in English Civil litigation are explored in this blog post, focusing on the recent speeches by Sir Geoffrey Vos. Discover how LawTech, including AI and blockchain technology, could revolutionise the resolution of disputes and the role of judges in the future. Find out what these reforms could mean for the legal system and the benefits and challenges they may bring.
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An Update on Majid Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP Zoo ([2023] EWHC 2159 (KB))
Credit Hire

An Update on Majid Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP Zoo ([2023] EWHC 2159 (KB))

by Azeem Ali

Ali v HSF Logistics was a high court case in which judgment was given on the 29th of August 2023. It has been reported in some circles as meaning: “No MOT = No credit hire”; barrister Azeem Ali explores what the decision truly means for those in the credit hire industry.
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Belsner v Cam Legal Services
Personal & Complex Injury

Belsner v Cam Legal Services

by Paul Shenton

The Belsner v Cam Legal Services case has implications for solicitors deducting costs from damages in fixed costs cases. The outcome could result in repayments and impact hundreds of thousands of personal injury and litigation cases.
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What will the introduction of the new Fixed Costs Regime mean for solicitors and clients?
Personal & Complex Injury

What will the introduction of the new Fixed Costs Regime mean for solicitors and clients?

by Paul Shenton

The introduction of the new Fixed Costs Regime will have significant implications for solicitors and clients alike. This blog explores the key changes and challenges that practitioners and clients will face, including the need to explain irrecoverable costs, adapt working practices, and navigate the complexities of the new regime. Find out how firms can seize opportunities and ensure better financial rewards under the outcome-focused approach.
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The Implications of Humayum Hussain v Eui Ltd
Credit Hire

The Implications of Humayum Hussain v Eui Ltd

by Azeem Ali

The blog discusses the implications of the recent case of Humayum Hussain v Eui Ltd on credit hire claims for taxi drivers. It analyses the significant findings of the case and explores the practical implications for claimant solicitors and defendant insurers. The blog highlights the three exceptions to the general rule and provides insights into their potential impact on future taxi credit hire cases.
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Bailee in Posession & Credit Hire
Personal & Complex Injury

Bailee in Posession & Credit Hire

by Azeem Ali

It is quite common for a person driving someone else's vehicle to be involved in a road traffic accident. Barrister Azeem Ali clarifies the concept of bailee in possession.
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Quantifying Whiplash and Non-Whiplash injuries together after 31 May 2021
Personal & Complex Injury

Quantifying Whiplash and Non-Whiplash injuries together after 31 May 2021

by Lydia Campbell

Whiplash reform recently came into force in England and Wales with the purpose of quantifying whiplash injuries in a different way to that was previously used (the Judicial College Guidelines)
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Past Consideration & Credit Hire
Personal & Complex Injury

Past Consideration & Credit Hire

by Azeem Ali

Past consideration arguments in credit hire involves an everyday and common situation. In this situation, the claimant receives a hire car before s/he has received and/or signed the hire agreement.
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Does Mehmood v AIG Europe Ltd and Simpson [2023] EW Misc 1 (CC) make any difference to taxi credit hire claims?
Credit Hire

Does Mehmood v AIG Europe Ltd and Simpson [2023] EW Misc 1 (CC) make any difference to taxi credit hire claims?

by Azeem Ali

Explore the implications of the Mehmood v AIG Europe Ltd and Simpson case on taxi credit hire claims, including the need for claimants to prove reasonableness beyond the exceptions in Hussain v Eui.
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The Implications of Vamsi Putta v Royal Sun Alliance PLC [2020] EWCH 117
Credit Hire

The Implications of Vamsi Putta v Royal Sun Alliance PLC [2020] EWCH 117

by Azeem Ali

Explore the implications of the Vamsi Putta v Royal Sun Alliance PLC case in credit hire claims. Understand the legal principles, practical implications, and the importance of factual findings in this insightful analysis.
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The Implications of Copley v Lawn
Credit Hire

The Implications of Copley v Lawn

by Azeem Ali

Barrister Azeem Ali breaks down the far-reaching implications of the Copley v Lawn court decision in credit hire cases. Learn about the key principles, practical implications, and misconceptions surrounding intervention letters in this insightful analysis.
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How does a hire agreement become regulated under the Consumer Credit Act 1974?
Credit Hire

How does a hire agreement become regulated under the Consumer Credit Act 1974?

by Azeem Ali

Discover how hire agreements become regulated under the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Explore the "credit route" and "duration route" to understand the key factors determining regulation.
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Transparency, Accountability, Clarity, Justice and Efficiency: Suggested Changes to Credit Hire
Credit Hire

Transparency, Accountability, Clarity, Justice and Efficiency: Suggested Changes to Credit Hire

by Azeem Ali

Explore barrister Azeem Ali's suggested changes to credit hire, focusing on transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Learn how proposed adjustments aim to enhance clarity and justice in credit hire cases.
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Does Dimond v Lovell Need to be Revisited?
Credit Hire

Does Dimond v Lovell Need to be Revisited?

by Azeem Ali

Azeem Ali discusses the need to revisit the Dimond v Lovell case in light of changes to the Consumer Credit Act 1974, questioning its applicability post-2006 amendments.
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Courtesy Cars & Credit Hire
Credit Hire

Courtesy Cars & Credit Hire

by Azeem Ali

Explore the complexities of courtesy cars and credit hire agreements in legal cases. Analyse the impact of misrepresentation on voidable contracts and the affirmation of agreements in court proceedings.
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The Implications of Bunting v Zurich [2020] EWHC 1807 (QB)
Credit Hire

The Implications of Bunting v Zurich [2020] EWHC 1807 (QB)

by Azeem Ali

Analysis of the implications of the Bunting v Zurich case on credit hire, highlighting the tactical advantage for defendants and the importance of producing evidence in similar cases.
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