Charlotte is a specialist in family law children matters.  She has a wealth of experience in calmly navigating clients through stressful and difficult cases in all levels of the Family Court, from Magistrates to the Court of Appeal.  She is known for her meticulous preparation, sound advice and approachability.  She prides herself on securing the best achievable outcome for her clients.Charlotte accepts instructions in both public law and private law cases, having a strong reputation in both fields.  More recently, Charlotte has focussed on complex private law cases, particularly those involving allegations of serious domestic abuse, coercive controlling behaviour and parental alienation.  Charlotte’s strong public law background is particularly useful in private law cases which straddle public law issues, involve medical evidence, require fact-finding hearings, involve expert witnesses and in the representation of children/their rule 16.4 children’s guardians.

Anna is a specialist Clinical Negligence and Court of Protection barrister. In 2020 she was appointed as a Fee-Paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal, assigned to Health Education and Social Care (Special Educational Needs and Disability).She is recommended as a leading barrister by the Legal 500 for Clinical Negligence. The guide describes her as <em>'very pragmatic in her advice and pleadings which helps to cut through a lot of the complexities of medical negligence'. </em>Anna prides herself on being approachable and she is able to work collaboratively with solicitors to assist at all stages of proceedings. She is able to quickly build a good rapport with lay and professional clients and give straightforward advice in complex cases. Anna aims to return paperwork promptly, whilst giving detailed and focused advice.Since 2019 Anna has been a tutor on the medical ethics module for University of Leeds medical students.Anna is the Vice President of the Leeds and District Medico-Legal Society.Anna is the head of Chambers Clinical Negligence Team.&nbsp;<!--EndFragment-->

Tim joined Parklane Plowden Chambers in 2009, having previously worked for leading firms of solicitors in London and Yorkshire.  He now specialises in employment, personal injury and clinical negligence.  He represents clients in courts and tribunals across the country.  Tim regularly receives repeat instructions, with solicitors and clients praising his professionalism, determination and client-focused approach.Tim was appointed to the Regional Treasury Panel as junior Counsel to the Crown in 2018.In his employment work, Tim's practice centres on multi-day hearings in a wide variety of cases, before Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.  Recent cases include the defence of a claim for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.  He is well-versed in CVP hearings and how to successfully manage clients and witnesses through the process.Tim continues to act in fast-track and multi-track personal injury cases, including those involving allegations of dishonesty and exaggeration.  He advises on high-value claims, including a recent multi-million pound settlement for a claimant who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a head-on collision; a fatal accident case involving a military vehicle; and a PL accident which resulted in significant leg fractures that curtailed the claimant's working capacity.  Tim is routinely instructed in JSMs in such matters.Tim is able to accept instructions on a direct access basis.Twitter: @TimJWilkoLinkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-wilkinson-7045488a/">Tim Wilkinson</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Andrew successfully completed pupillage under the supervision of Philip Kramer and Seamus Sweeney. Andrew was appointed Treasury Counsel in November 2015.

Leila is a specialist in Clinical Negligence, Serious Injury and Inquests.Ranked as a leading junior in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for Clinical Negligence and Inquests and Inquiries, she represents both Claimants and Defendants which include private clients, public authorities and government departments.“<em>Her expertise in inquests and inquiries feeds into her strong clinical negligence practice. Her work covers obstetrics and birth injury cases, delayed treatment and diagnosis and surgical negligence</em>” [<em>Chambers and Partners, 2024</em>]Leila has a special interest in coronial law and is appointed as an Assistant Coroner in two coronial areas and is Head of the Inquests Team at Parklane Plowden.“<em>Leila is well versed in coronial law, and her experience is such that she easily engenders the confidence of the tribunal, be that the presiding coroner of the jury. She is always on top of her brief, and has a strong but measured and pragmatic approach to her advocacy</em>” [<em>Legal 500, 2023</em>]Leila regularly acts for interested persons in high profile, media sensitive Article 2 jury inquests.“<em>Leila Benyounes leads the inquest group in chambers. As a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel, she is frequently sought after to handle Article 2 jury inquests, particularly those arising from hospital deaths or involving sensitive mental health issues</em>” [<em>Chambers and Partners, 2024</em>]Leila is a skilled advocate. She is meticulous and strategic in her approach to obtain the best results for her clients:“<em>Leila is an excellent tactician. She has great technical knowledge and brilliant client care skills”</em> [<em>Legal 500, 2023</em>]<em>“She is extremely well organised, extremely thorough and will explore every area of a case. She is responsive, attentive, and a fantastic communicator” [Chambers and Partners, 2022]</em><em>“She does not back down in the face of adversity. She is extremely approachable and makes those that she is working with, whether it be those instructing, the expert or the client, feel at ease” [Legal 500, 2021]</em>Leila is appointed as a Recorder in Crime on the North Eastern CircuitLeila has been appointed to the Attorney General’s Treasury Counsel Panel A since 2010 and was re-appointed for a further 5 year term in 2021.Leila is Vice Chair of the North Eastern Circuit Women’s Forum and a member of the Personal Injury Bar Association Executive Committee. Leila was President of the Leeds and District Medico-Legal Society from 2015-16 and 2018-20 and remains an active member of the Society’s committee.Leila is a freelance tutor on the Bar Course at BPP Law School in Leeds. She is also a tutor to medical students on the Medical Ethics module at the University of Leeds.Leila is a keen runner and has participated in the Great North Run a number of times fundraising for Diabetes UK and Bowel Cancer UK. In October 2021 she took part in the London Marathon raising money for a Yorkshire charity which helps to support children with severe disabilities, PhysCap. She took part in the Leeds Marathon in May 2024 held in support of the MND Association, the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Appeal, and Leeds Hospitals Charity.Listen to Leila's recent podcast with Deputy Chief Coroner, Derek Winter DL: <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/understanding-coroner-inquests-and-the-role-of-lawyers/"><em>Understanding coroner inquests and the role of lawyers</em></a><a href="https://x.com/Leila_Benyounes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@Leila_Benyounes</a>

Richard is a barrister with experience on both sides of the profession spanning over 20 years, having trained and qualified as a solicitor at a leading City law firm and then transferring to the bar in 2014; this gives him an unique insight into the litigation process, enabling him to support lay and professional clients at every stage. He is described in the leading legal directories as an "accomplished advocate" (Legal500) who provides "pragmatic and commercial advice" (Chambers &amp; Partners).Richard has progressed his career at the bar by developing a busy and broad <strong>civil and commercial practice</strong>, within Chambers' areas of expertise but with a particular emphasis on: <ul> <li><strong>Employment</strong> (across the whole spectrum of claims, whether in the tribunal or civil courts, commensurate with his previous experience as an employment solicitor and including any day-to-day HR support or more generally strategic or policy advice on complex/sensitive/high value matters, particularly with a discrimination element);</li> <li><strong>Internal investigations/Regulatory proceedings </strong>(including as an adviser to internal disciplinary panels, DBS appeals, or representing individuals before their professional body, including in the sports, medicine or accountancy sectors);</li> <li><strong>Education </strong>(including special education provision, disability-related access/needs, attending SEND tribunals, etc);</li> <li><strong>Personal Injury/Human Rights/negligence</strong> (including employer and public liability claims in the employment context, such as work-place related stress and harassment claims; he also acts on behalf of government departments and agencies, dealing with all types of private law claims based on the the state's duty of care, ranging from prisoner assault/negligence claims, to privacy and confidentiality); and</li> <li><strong>Inquests</strong> (notably with a professional discipline element, but also inquests involving deaths in state detention / the community  - and the regulatory, civil or public law proceedings that can sometimes follow).</li> </ul> &nbsp;He has a nationwide practice and is happy to travel beyond Circuit particularly for multi-day cases or to accommodate client needs.Richard has a down-to-earth approach and can give robust and realistic advice, whilst not losing sight of points of principle.He is also qualified to accept instructions on a direct access basis, allowing him to act for individuals who are offered settlement agreements.Richard is a member<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> of the Attorney General's regional panel of junior Counsel to the Crown and regularly acts for a variety of government departments and agencies including the Ministry of Justice, HMPPS (the Prison and Probation Service), the DWP and HMRC. </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">His sports practice is focused on contractual and regulatory disputes, as well as employment-related advice and litigation.</span>

An outstanding advocate with a reputation for all-round excellence, Roger has been recognised by the guides to the profession for many years. Popular with clients and respected by judges, his common-sense approach, strategic thinking and dedication to the cause make him a firm favourite with the UK’s leading law firms.

Stuart is the Head of the Civil Team at Parklane Plowden and sits as a Recorder and a Deputy District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit.He is also the elected Personal Injury Bar Association representative for Circuit and sits on the Executive Committee at national level.Stuart is a specialist in high value, complex clinical negligence and personal injury disputes.Stuart is instructed by leading personal injury, abuse and clinical negligence solicitors with a national reputation, undertaking both Claimant and Defendant work.Stuart, “<strong><em>pays high attention to detail and works through issues in a very logical and clear</em> <em>manner</em>”</strong> [<em>Legal 500</em>, 2021]The <em>Legal 500</em> [2021] states that Stuart, “<strong><em>always provides top quality, down-to-earth advice in the field of PI and medical</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>negligence</em></strong><strong>”</strong><em>Chambers and Partners</em> [2019] finds, <strong><em>“His level of service, willingness to help and general competence is above reproach – he is excellent all round.”</em></strong>Stuart is, “<strong><em>great with clients and has great communication skills,”</em></strong><em> </em><strong> </strong>[<em>Chambers and Partners</em>, 2021]Stuart, “<strong><em>pays high attention to detail and works through issues in a very logical and clear</em></strong><strong> </strong><strong><em>manner</em>”</strong> [<em>Legal 500</em>, 2021]In clinical negligence Stuart is particularly experienced in claims involving delay in diagnosis of cancer or sepsis, brain injury and those resulting in death, fatal accident dependency claims.In personal injury his particular specialisms are in claims under the Animals Act 1971, accidents at work, road traffic accidents and those involving a human rights element.In clinical negligence it is noted that Stuart, “<strong><em>is able to identify the key issues quickly and identify a clear direction the case needs to take”</em></strong><strong> </strong>[<em>Legal 500</em>, 2021]Stuart’s specialism in hybrid common law and Human Rights Act claims is complemented by his prior experience of undertaking local authority child protection cases earlier in his career in him now undertaking claims made on behalf of children or adults that have suffered serious physical, sexual or emotional abuse.Stuart acts for, “<strong><em>both claimants and defendants in complex personal injury cases. He regularly acts for clients with life-altering injuries arising from accidents at work as well as serious traffic accidents</em></strong>” [<em>Chambers &amp; Partners</em>, 2020].It is noted that Stuart, <em>“</em><strong><em>Performs impressively in joint settlement meetings.</em></strong><em>”</em><em> </em>[<em>Legal 500</em>, 2020]Recent cases include:<em>M. (a protected party) v Strainge</em>– approved settlement of £2,500,000 in a claim by a profoundly injured motorist who had suffered brain damage and with liability in dispute.<em>DC on behalf of RH, deceased</em> – High value clinical negligence claim heard at trial in the High Court and involving death following delay in the diagnosis of cervical cancer.<em>GXM on behalf of JXM, a protected party</em> – Approval of settlement before HHJ Mark Gargan, in a claim for the delay in diagnosis of sepsis, breach of duty and causation disputed throughout contested proceedings.

Catherine joined Park Lane Chambers in 2002. Since then her expertise in each of her specialist areas of work has flourished.Catherine acts for clients from a wide range of sectors including Local Authorities, Insurers, Multi-National retailers, Engineering and Manufacturing companies as well as smaller, local corporate bodies.She also acts for members of most major Trade Unions including Unison, the Police Federation, the NASUWT, the GMB, the FBU, the RMT and the National Cyclist's Union.She has a dedicated client following and an extremely busy court practice. She drafts pleadings, including schedules and counter schedules and advises on liability, tactics and quantum in cases of all severity.She is regularly instructed in cases worth in excess of £250k and those arising out of fatal accidents. She has conferences with clients and experts in cases involving life changing injuries, chronic pain conditions and significant psychiatric injury.Catherine is part of the Education team and is keen to develop her practice in this area.Catherine is happy to accept instructions on behalf of local authorities, governing bodies of all schools, colleges, universities, and individuals.Catherine is endorsed by all of the major legal directories, most recently in Chambers and Partners 2017. The Legal 500 observes that she has the expertise of someone who is many years above her call.

Andrew is a leading employment barrister who is consistently recommended by both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, described as<em> "fiercely bright", <em>"<em>approachable",</em> "<em>measured</em></em>" and "technical and tactically astute with an engaging personal style." </em> "<em>Andrew is quite simply brilliant</em>".Andrew is regularly instructed by firms around the country to act for respondents (including FTSE 100 companies) and claimants, often against silks, in complex and high value cases across the employment law spectrum. He has a particular interest and specialism in the fields of discrimination and whistleblowing, frequently dealing with sensitive cases and those with far reaching implications, and has a reputation for being thorough, client-focused and easy to work with.Examples of recent cases include: <ul> <li>continuing to act for one of the four leading supermarkets defending high value class action equal pay claims;</li> <li>successfully representing a group of judges in their claims of part-time worker discrimination against the Ministry of Justice;</li> <li>successfully acting for various academics at the University of Oxford in a number of ground-breaking age discrimination claims relating to their force retirement in the ET and at the EAT;</li> <li>advising both the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and Sheffield City Council in relation to large scale organisational change.</li> </ul> &nbsp;In addition to maintaining a busy practice, Andrew sits as an Employment Judge, is the Joint Head of the Employment Team, Head of PLP's Recruitment Committee and sits on the Advisory Panel for Leeds Free Legal Representation.Earlier in his career Andrew practiced at Cloisters in London and spent time working as a judicial assistant in the Court of Appeal with Lady Justice Arden (as she was then) and Lord Justice Mummery.Outside of work, with three young children, Andrew says the chance of a meaningful hobby would be a fine thing, though he tries to squeeze in a bit of 5-a-side football, skiing, mountain biking, photography and scuba diving when he can. He is, some say surprisingly, a former table tennis international and, for a period, was the practice partner of the women's Olympic champion.