The Legal 500

Chambers of Simeon Maskrey QC

LONDON, WC1R 4BU, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 020 7242 3555
Fax:
Fax 020 7242 2511
DX:
347 LONDON CHANCERY LANE WC2
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www.7br.co.uk
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What we say about the set's legal practice in London Bar

Children law (including public and private law)

Within Children law (including public and private law) Children law (including public and private law) – New Silks

Clinical negligence and healthcare

Within Clinical negligence and healthcare, 7 Bedford Row (Chambers of Simeon Maskrey QC) is a second tier firm,

7 Bedford Row has ‘an established clinical negligence practice with some big hitters’. Simeon Maskrey QC is ‘simply loved by clients’ and has ‘an exceptional combination of client care qualities and razor-sharp forensic examination and assessment skills’. Nigel Godsmark QC is ‘a thorough and deep thinker’ who is ‘not afraid to take untested points of the law to the higher courts’. Top-rated juniors include the ‘outstandingJulian Matthews, and Jeremy Pendlebury, who ‘impresses with his dedication’ and ‘leaves no stone unturned’. Richard Baker is ‘streets ahead of most others at his level of call’ and is noted for his sensitivity and ability to deal with bereaved clients. Leslie Keegan is ‘particularly knowledgeable on quantum issues’, and Dr Peter Ellis’ ‘medical background is a great asset’. Simon Wheatley’s ‘friendly manner’ makes him ‘a delight to work with’.

Consumer and product liability

Within Consumer and product liability, tier 4

At 7 Bedford Row, Simeon Maskrey QC has ‘excellent attention to detail’, and Hugh Preston is ‘one of the foremost junior barristers in the field’. Julian Matthews is also recommended.

Crime

Within Crime, 7 Bedford Row (Chambers of Simeon Maskrey QC) is a third tier firm,

7 Bedford Row is ‘a very strong set of criminal barristers with high-quality advocates at all levels, and excellent clerks’. Its London capability is supplemented with a pre-eminent position on the Midland Circuit. William Coker QC, Tim Barnes QC, Nigel Rumfitt QC and Richard Latham QC are all recommended, as are Gordon Aspden and Lauren Rafter.

Family law (including divorce and ancillary relief)

Within Family law (including divorce and ancillary relief) Family law (including divorce and ancillary relief) – Leading Juniors

Fraud: crime (including money laundering and asset forfeiture)

Within Fraud: crime (including money laundering and asset forfeiture), 7 Bedford Row (Chambers of Simeon Maskrey QC) is a third tier firm,

At 7 Bedford Row, the ‘incredibly patient and methodicalRichard Latham QC is recommended, as is Collingwood Thompson QC, who is ‘extremely well liked and hardworking’. Philip Shears QC is ‘always able to provide thoughtful, articulate and logical responses to any questions’. Nicholas Dean QC has a ‘pragmatic and business-like approach’. David Farrer QC is also recommended. Among the juniors, Andrew Wheeler impresses with his ability to always stay on top of lengthy and complex cases’, and Jason Mansell’s experience at the FSA and the CPS ‘means he has a unique blend of the perspective of a barrister and a solicitor’.

Information technology

Within Information technology,

Also recommended are Alan Gourgey QC of 11 Stone Buildings (‘very user-friendly’); Graham Read QC at Devereux (‘tenacious in driving a strategy forward’); Simon Croall QC of Quadrant Chambers; and Derek Sweeting QC of 7 Bedford Row. Brick Court Chambers attracted ‘top juniorNicholas Saunders from Hogarth Chambers in 2010, who has an excellent reputation in the field – his ‘technical knowledge is unsurpassed’. The ‘very strongLawrence Akka at 20 Essex Street and the ‘bright and client-friendlyPhilip Roberts of One Essex Court are also well-respected juniors.

Personal injury

Within Personal injury, 7 Bedford Row (Chambers of Simeon Maskrey QC) is a third tier firm,

7 Bedford Row’s Simon King is ‘a superb leader, hugely respected by his peers’. Other stars include Simeon Maskrey QC, who has ‘many strengths’ including a ‘sharp intellect’. Julian Matthews’ ‘work exudes excellence and common sense’. Jeremy Pendlebury, Adam Weitzman and Richard Baker are also recommended.

Treasury Panel Lists

Within Treasury Panel Lists Junior Counsel to the Crown – B Panel


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