Darren has very keen eye for detail and his pleadings are succinct and robust. He is an excellent advocate and in cross-examination he is thorough.”

The Legal 500 2024, Personal Injury

Darren has extensive experience in industrial disease litigation, with an emphasis on emerging fields such as non-freezing cold injury claims and claims against the Ministry of Defence. He frequently advises and appears in Court in claims relating to NIHL, asbestosis, mesothelioma and HAVS and other upper limb disorders. His defendant clients range from traditional heavy industries, for example Tata Steel in South Wales, to public services.

Darren undertakes appropriate claimant work on a CFA basis as long as there is no conflict with existing clients.

Darren’s substantial costs practice and lengthy experience with disease litigation lends itself to frequent instruction in CCMC and Interlocutory matters where a detailed knowledge of both areas is essential.

Recent work includes:

  • Sharples v Fairclough – preliminary issue hearing for the Claimant. Later date of knowledge established despite multiple OH records indicating NIHL but the claimant established that he would have acted if he had been informed of the same.  Recording GP referral.
  • Malpas v Hitachi – de minimis case for the defendant, but also relevant on the date of knowledge as, under lengthy cross-examination, the claimant admitted there were many solicitors who had required multiple instances of hearing tests.

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Darren is a tenacious advocate who presents his clients’ cases with true passion. He is a formidable presence in court; he consistently demonstrates tenacity and rigour and is fearless in cross-examination.”

The Legal 500 2023, Personal Injury

Darren is an excellent advocate. He responds promptly to written instructions and is well organised. In court, he has a calm but effective approach. He is able to adapt the degree of intensity required on any given case. He communicates well with clients and in my own experience has a proven successful track record at trial.”

Legal 500 2021, Personal Injury
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • LLB (Hons) Warwick
    • Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Scholarship (Inner Temple)
  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
  • Darren Lewis is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.