Howard Stevens KC

Call Date: 1990 | Silk Date: 2012

Howard Stevens KC was appointed Head of Chambers in May 2022. He has a wide-ranging common law practice, combining first instance and appellate work.

He has been instructed in many important cases, including:

appeals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
references to the Court of Justice of the European Union
numerous appeals to the Privy Council, including landmark criminal and constitutional appeals
in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights by a State party to the American Convention on Human Rights
advising the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago in connection with allegations made against the Chief Justice
the inquests following the 2015 terrorist attack in Tunisia and related civil proceedings
the London Bridge / Borough Market Inquests
in connection with the Grenfell Tower disaster
numerous catastrophic personal injury claims arising from accidents in the UK and abroad
group litigation

Expertise

Howard’s appellate practice is varied, and includes cases in the Supreme Court, Privy Council and Court of Appeal. He is frequently instructed by foreign governments, and has appeared in numerous applications and appeals in the Privy Council – in constitutional, public law, human rights, extradition and criminal cases, including a number of landmark cases before expanded Boards. He has acted in two references to the Court of Justice of the European Union, including for an intervener in a case concerning the rape and assault of a holiday maker, and has appeared before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Costa Rica, acting for a state party to a treaty. Most recently, he appeared in an important case about expert evidence in the Supreme Court.

Personal Injury & Travel

Much of Howard’s work has a cross-border dimension, including jurisdiction and conflict of law issues. He is regularly instructed by tour operators and insurers in connection with high profile litigation and advises the travel industry on a wide range of issues. He has extensive experience of catastrophic personal injury claims (acting both for claimants and defendants/insurers), group litigation, inquests and recovery actions, arising variously from terrorism related incidents, disasters and accidents in the UK and abroad. He has been instructed in claims arising in the context of extreme expeditions and ski holidays, has a particular interest and considerable expertise in equine related litigation, and also has wide experience of claims involving allegations of abuse. He is currently instructed in a number of cases involving variously severe brain injury, paralysis and amputation.

"Howard is really grounded and good with clients. He knows the issues inside out." - Travel: International Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Chambers & Partners 2025

‘Howard knows all there is to know about personal injury claims, including those with a cross border element. He is absolutely meticulous in his preparation and often contributes ideas to the team which are innovative and often very effective.’ - Personal Injury

Legal 500 2025

“He is outstanding.” - Travel: International Personal Injury

Chambers & Partners 2024

'Howard is an excellent advocate - clear, measured and never puts a foot wrong.' - Personal injury, industrial disease and insurance fraud

Legal 500 2024

"Howard is a brainbox." "He achieves the gold standard every time." - Travel: International Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Chambers and Patners 2023

"He has incredible attention to detail and can absorb vast amounts of difficult information." "An absolute gentleman and his attention to detail is second to none. He's also very understated and effective as an advocate." - Travel: International Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Chambers & Partners 2022

‘ Howard is incredibly thorough and precise. His eye for detail on the key point or key section from complex documents is second to none. ’ Leading Silk - Travel Law

Legal 500 2022

"A meticulous and well-organised barrister." "A very calm, measured and persuasive advocate. He's also excellent on paper and has great attention to detail." - Travel: International Personal Injury

Chambers and Partners 2021

‘Very personable but as and when required can also be very direct.’ - Leading Silk - Personal Injury

Legal 500 2021

‘Calm and thoughtful, he prepares thoroughly and is excellent with clients.’ - Leading Silks - Travel law (including jurisdictional issues)

Legal 500 2021

‘Calm, clever, pensive and incisive in equal measure. ’ Travel Law - London Bar ‘He has great eye for detail on particularly complex matters.’ Personal Injury, Industrial disease and Insurance Fraud – London Bar

Legal 500 2020

"He has an acute eye for detail and is very thorough. He leaves no stone unturned and is an impressive advocate." Travel: International Personal Injury – London Bar

Chambers & Partners 2020

He's vastly experienced, superb with clients and capable of distilling the most complex issues and providing straightforward advice. A true leader in the field." "He is incredibly approachable and a very strong strategic thinker who can always see the bigger picture."

Chambers & Partners 2019

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