Nathan is a fierce advocate, takes no hostages and is fantastic in court. His determination to get a good result for the client is impressive. He brings thoughtful excellence to every case. He is very thorough in preparation, kind and supportive with clients, and not afraid of a fight with his opponent.”

Chambers UK 2025, Personal Injury

Nathan has considerable experience of claims from accidents abroad. He was recently instructed to advise an Australian insurance company and re-insurer on jurisdiction and choice of law issues in relation to an English woman seriously injured in an RTA in the New Territories. Another recent Australian case involved advising on security of funding of periodical payments in a personal injury action where the insurance was underwritten by the Government of Western Australia.

He is retained by a large multinational pharmaceutical company to represent it in English product liability claims and to advise it on jurisdictional issues.

Notable cases:

  • Qureshi v Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company
    Acted for a British national very seriously injured in an RTA on the highway in Spain. The vehicle was registered in the UK, and the driver was an Indian man who was living in Morocco. Liability for the accident was disputed as the cause of loss of control of the vehicle was uncertain. Case settled for £1.5m + PPs of £370,000 per annum. Instructed by Stewarts Law.
  • Rankine & Others v Manx2 Ltd & Others
    Acted for Manx2, the airline responsible for a crash at Cork Airport in February 2011, in respect of two fatal accident claims and one personal injury claim. The claims involved the Warsaw and Montreal Convention, and there were jurisdictional issues as well as significant quantum issues. Instructed by Bird & Bird.
  • Menendez v Metal Processing Limited
    Acting for a Spanish national who was injured in an accident whilst at work in England. During the accident both hands were traumatically amputated. There are no jurisdictional issues, but there are issues regarding assessment of quantum and application of multipliers for someone residing in Spain. Instructed by Coles Miller.
  • Bryant and Others v High Places Limited
    Acted for three claimants who were seriously injured in a coach crash in Argentina after returning from a walking expedition in Patagonia.
  • Wetherall v Gan Assurances IARD
    Acting for a member of the RAF who was knocked off his bicycle and seriously injured whilst on a charity cycle ride in southern France. The car which hit him was being driven by French national. There are on-going issues regarding quantification of the damages under French law.

Directory Quotes

Nathan is great on his feet, exceedingly thorough and well prepared with experts, clients and solicitors. He always provides excellent advice and places the client at the heart of matters.“

CHAMBERS UK 2025, Animal claims

Nathan is a fierce advocate, takes no hostages and is fantastic in court. His determination to get a good result for the client is impressive. ‘He brings thoughtful excellence to every case. He is very thorough in preparation, kind and supportive with clients, and not afraid of a fight with his opponent.’ ‘Nathan is always incredibly thorough, approachable and a very safe pair of hands in complex and high-value work.’ “

CHAMBERS UK 2025, Personal Injury

Nathan possesses a pragmatic approach that allows him to excel in problem-solving within the legal realm. He demonstrates a keen awareness of the broader ramifications of cases.’ ‘Nathan is a man with an eye for the details. His structured and detailed approach secures excellent results for his clients.’ ‘Nathan is very diligent, very measured and he works very well under pressure. Clients like him and he is very personable.’ ”

CHAMBERS UK 2025, Clinical Negligence

Excellent, skillful. Attention to detail is amazing, skilful negotiator and very calm and measured.”

The Legal 500 2025, Clinical Negligence

Excellent knowledge and tactical skills for dealing with catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases.”

CHAMBERS UK 2025, Personal Injury

  • Professional memberships:

    • Professional Negligence Bar Association
    • Personal Injury Bar Association
    • Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers
    • Product Liability Forum

  • Nathan Tavares KC 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.