Barrister, Deka Chambers
Linda Nelson has noted expertise in international personal injury and clinical negligence cases. She is experienced in the handling of complex claims involving questions of limitation and jurisdiction disputes and regularly advises in cases with cross-border issues, particularly those falling within the jurisdiction of the Admiralty Court. She is well-versed in claims involving the international carriage conventions, the package holiday regulations, Merchant Shipping regulations, ship collisions and issues of jurisdiction and applicable law.
Linda is the co-author of the book ‘Work Accidents at Sea’ and is a contributing author to ‘Munkman on Employer’s Liability’ (writing the Shipping and Workers on Ships chapter), APIL’s ‘Guide to RTA Liability’, Kemp & Kemp’s ‘Personal Injury Law, Practice and Procedure’ and to Deka Chambers’ ‘Guide to Clinical Negligence Claims’. She has written articles for numerous publications including JPIL, Solicitors Journal, Legal and Medical Magazine, and Personal Injury Matters, and she has been interviewed on various topics for Legal Network Television.
Linda is recognised as a leading junior by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, where she is noted for her “great technical understanding and attention to detail” and her “personable manner which instantly puts clients at ease”.
She is a member of the Admiralty Bar Group.