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Byrom Street Chambers’ Ray Machell QC is ‘one of the very best advocates I have ever worked with‘. David Allan QC is a silk with wide expertise in high-value claims of the utmost severity. James Rowley QC is ‘very intelligent and leaves no stone unturned‘. David Heaton QC is ‘highly analytical, and down-to-earth‘. Geoffrey Tattersall QC is a leader in handling spinal and brain damage personal injury claims. Christopher Melton QC ‘combines approachability and talent seamlessly‘. Mary Ruck offers ‘practical experience with an academic approach‘, and Darryl Allen ‘tactically mature, gives very clear advice‘.
Deans Court Chambers’ Stephen Grime QC is acting for Corby Council in a ‘toxic birth deformity‘ group action. David Stockdale QC has established a reputation as a ‘superb negotiator‘. Peter Burns and David Boyle are increasingly experienced in high-value claims. Timothy Ryder specialises in complex surgical negligence. Jonathan Grace is commended for his immaculate preparation. Also recommended are David Eccles, Simon McCann, Richard Whitehall and Anthony Singh.
St Johns Buildings’ Michael Redfern QC is conducting the inquiry into human tissue analysis in UK nuclear facilities. Jeremy Roussak is recommended for handling complex medical claims, and Peter Harrison for occupational claims and sporting injuries. John Ratledge is ‘quick to pick up on issues and impressive on his feet‘. Richard Norton is rated for handling catastrophic injury cases, as is Alastair Wright for non-standard disease litigation. Andrew Bridgman has ‘impressive expertise, particularly in dental and facial claims‘. Philip Grundy is an expert in periodical payment damages claims. Darrel Crilley specialises in employer’s liability and occupational claims.
Kings Chambers’ Dr Nicholas Braslavsky QC appeared successfully for the appellant in Jennings v Forestry Commission on the assumption of liability for self-employed contractor. Birth injury specialist Sarah Pritchard ‘knows how to question an expert witness‘ in complex cases. Nigel Poole is ‘the complete package - thorough, clever, and efficient in healthcare negligence‘. Sam Karim, ‘delivers advice in a clear and concise manner‘.
Lincoln House Chambers’ Ivan Bowley has a nation-wide following for his expertise in occupational disease.
Cobden House Chambers’ Richard Hartley QC obtained £4.5m for former Manchester United player Ben Collett in a long-running action following a serious match injury. Marc Willems, handles numerous high value claims, as does Anthony Mazzag. Michael Jones is recommended where complex expert evidence is involved.
9 St John Street’s Brian McCluggage handles numerous high value personal injury instructions including fraudulent claims. Michael Lemmy is recommended for occupational disease and accidents.
18 St John Street Chambers’ Alastair Forrest is ‘a highly intelligent individual, generous with his time and knowledge; a stickler for detail and a great tactician‘.
Garden Court North Chambers’ Peter Hodson is recommended for occupational injury and disease claims; he successfully represented the widow of an employee killed by a fall from scaffolding in DD v Keir North West.
Exchange Chambers’ Bill Braithwaite QC has a national practice in claimant catastrophic injury actions. William Waldron QC is also highly rated for catastrophic injury litigation. Graham Wood QC, is expert in cases of extreme medical complexity. Amanda Yip has established a strong following for claimant instructions, as has David Knifton.
Atlantic Chambers’ ‘clever and resourceful‘ Scott Donovan has a busy practice in claims with complex medical features. Ivan Woolfenden is recommended for occupational claims and employer’s liability issues. Michael Armstrong is ‘very clever and approachable‘.
Oriel Chambers’ Graham Wells, William P. Rankin and Yaqub Rahman are recommended for their personal injury work. Peter Cowan has wide experience of occupational injury and disease claims.
7 Harrington Street Chambers’ Andrew Moran QC offers ‘excellent client care and astute tactics‘; he has a niche in offshore and marine claims. Kevin Grice is ‘very knowledgeable and has a down to earth, no-nonsense style which goes down well with clients‘.
India Buildings Chambers’ Simon Holder, the deputy coroner for Liverpool, has a broad practice with particular experience in actions involving care homes.