The Legal 500

Within Clinical negligence and healthcare , Devereux Chambers (Chambers of Colin Edelman QC) is a third tier firm,

Devereux Chambers is ‘a set with a number of first rate practitioners‘. Robert Glancy QC is ‘unflappable and absolutely top drawer - the complete package‘. Katharine Gollop can be ‘charming and deadly - she is very clever and wrong foots her opponent‘. Robert Weir is ‘scrupulous on detail and a razor-sharp advocate‘. Richard Cartwright is particularly good on complex quantum issues.

Within Commercial arbitration,

Other recommended individuals include Professor Fidelis Oditah QC at 3-4 South Square, and Khawar Qureshi QC of Serle Court. Geoffrey Vos QC of 3 Stone Buildings features alongside Stone Chambers’ Steven Gee QC and Philip Riches, and Colin Edelman QC of Devereux Chambers. Lionel Persey QC of Quadrant Chambers has a ‘razor-sharp legal mind with vast experience, and a good sense of humour‘. Xxiv Old Buildings offer Michael Black QC, (who has ‘a calm and accessible manner‘), alongside Geneva-based Ian Meakin, who has sports law experience. Both are commended for international commercial dispute resolution. Crown Office Chambers manages Dr Cyril Chern’s ‘great depth and breadth in procedural knowledge and tactical awareness.‘

Within Commercial litigation

Within Education,

Also recommended are Oliver Hyams at Devereux Chambers ‘is first-class, as is his tactical awareness‘. Littleton Chambers’ Adam Solomon is seen as being ‘very enthusiastic, getting to the heart of the problem without fence sitting on questions of law‘. Francesca Quint at Radcliffe Chambers is praised for her ‘in-depth immersion in the charity sector, providing excellent and friendly advice, and very quick response times‘. At 39 Essex Street, Fenella Morris’ ‘advice is practical and to the point, bringing excellent value in terms of outcomes and services‘.

Within Employment, Devereux Chambers (Chambers of Colin Edelman QC) is a second tier firm,

Mohinderpal Sethi at Devereux Chambers is praised for his ‘clear and incisive legal mind, effective and persuasive advocacy skills and excellent cross-examination‘. Recent notable cases include representing the Communication Workers Union in Communication Workers Union v Royal Mail Group, a multi-million pound class actions in the Court of Appeal. Ingrid Simler QC is a ‘superb strategist with a strong intellect and empathetic approach‘. She is ‘exemplary with witnesses‘ and constantly described by instructing solicitors as their ‘favourite silk‘. Advising the claimant in the Switalski case, Suzanne McKie is ‘top of the list for discrimination work and a real tough fighter‘. Timothy Brennan QC has a ‘nose for the point to go for and an excellent fighter‘, while Nicholas Randall boasts a ‘sixth sense for the judge’s wavelength and pitches the case accordingly‘.

Within Environment

Within Health and safety

Within Information technology,

Graham Read QC of Devereux Chambers ‘is technical, experienced, personable and very commercially aware‘. ‘Bright and user-friendly‘ Alan Gourgey QC of 11 Stone Buildings ‘put in an excellent performance‘ for EDS in the BSkyB case. Philip Roberts of One Essex Court ‘is excellent for niche areas, including domain names and software copyright‘ while Lawrence Akka of 20 Essex Street ‘is a great cross-examiner with a real understanding of IT ‘.

Within Insurance and reinsurance, Devereux Chambers (Chambers of Colin Edelman QC) is a third tier firm,

Devereux Chambers provides ‘reliable and sensible advice on insurance matters‘. Colin Edelman QC appeared in a House of Lords appeal by the insured on a coverage issue arising out of the Parmalat affair in Brit Syndicates. He has ‘unparalleled knowledge of the insurance market‘. Colin Wynter QC is a ‘really good team player‘ and Richard Harrison ‘very succinctly sums up matters in a fair way to the court‘. Ben Lynch is ‘very hard working‘.

Within Leading civil common law sets, Devereux Chambers (Chambers of Colin Edelman QC) is a second tier firm,

Devereux Chambers’ core strengths remain employment, personal injury and clinical negligence, and improves its insurance ranking, with individual mention in litigation, pensions, health and safety, media, entertainment and sport. Colin Edelman QC is ‘extremely good, very supportive and able, whilst also being technically excellent‘. He is joined by Beverley Landais, ex-marketing director of Baker & McKenzie LLP as chambers director. Bruce Carr QC was made a 2009 silk.

Within Treasury Panel Lists

Within Treasury Panel Lists

Within Media, entertainment and sport - Leading Sets,

Nicholas Randall at Devereux Chambers, who combines ‘technical acumen and commercial awareness‘ has represented Kevin Keegan in a dispute against Newcastle United in relation to Keegan’s departure from the club.

Within New Silks (February 2010)

Within Pensions,

Also recommended is Devereux Chambers’ Nicholas Randall who has a good track record on Pensions Ombudsman cases. He ‘provides highly practical and commercial advice‘. Nigel Burroughs at Four New Square is recommended for pensions advisory work. Josephine Hayes at Gough Square Chambers’ is an experienced junior for pensions scheme work, and professional negligence cases.

Within Personal injury, Devereux Chambers (Chambers of Colin Edelman QC) is a third tier firm,

Devereux Chambers provides ‘an outstanding overall level of service‘. Robert Glancy QC is ‘a superb advocate on the top of his game‘. Stephen Killalea QC has ‘procedural knowledge, quality of advocacy and tactical awareness that are second to none‘. Robert Weir ‘is- a true star‘. Richard Cartwright is ‘fantastic on cases with lots of figures and accounts‘. Robert Hunter’s ‘abilities and qualities add to the strength-in-depth of Devereux Chambers our first choice for personal injury‘.

Within Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law)

Within Professional negligence,

Leading individuals at other sets include Colin Edelman QC Devereux Chambers, Stuart Catchpole QC 39 Essex Street. Nigel Jones QC Hardwicke, Laurence Rabinowitz QC One Essex Court and Ian Mill QC of Blackstone Chambers.

Within Tax: corporate and VAT,

Philip Jones QC of Serle Court is ‘extremely bright and knowledgeable‘. Both he and Timothy Brennan QC of Devereux Chambers are recommended for corporate tax expertise, while Philippa Whipple of 1 Crown Office Row possesses indirect tax experience; witness her work in Newnham College v HMRC.