Civil and Public Law Barristers
GLOBAL REACH, CELTIC GATEWAY, CARDIFF BAY, CF11 0SN, WALES
- Tel:
- Work 0845 0713 007
- Fax:
- Fax 0845 0713 008
- DX:
- 50750 Cardiff 2
- Web:
- www.civitaslaw.com
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What we say about the set's legal practice in Regional Bar
Treasury Panel Lists
Within Treasury Panel Lists Region 5
Wales Circuit
Within Commercial litigation,
Civitas Law’s Gareth Jones is a specialist trusts barrister, and Nicklaus Thomas-Symonds routinely handles complex commercial and chancery disputes which surpass his year of call.
Within Employment,
Civitas Law’s ‘dynamic’ team leader Jonathan Walters, who regularly acts for institutional clients on complex cases, and Christopher Howells, who recently joined the team from Pendragon Chambers, have created a hub of specialism in this area. Anthony Vines recently handled gender reassignment and maternity-related sex discrimination cases. Joanne Williams and Simon John are also recommended.
Within Overview, Civitas Law (Civil and Public Law Barristers) is a first tier firm,
The Cardiff Bar is divided with sets which took the leap to become specialist and those which chose to develop the traditional common law model. Civitas Law is the preeminent civil and public law set and is the only holder of BARMARK in Wales. Apex Chambers is a specialist criminal and regulatory law set, and continues to attract new members and high-profile instructions. 30 Park Place and 9 Park Place are major players on the circuit in a wide range of areas. Temple Chambers, with bases in Cardiff and Newport, has strong family and criminal teams and is stealing a march over other sets on the immigration front. Iscoed Chambers and Angel Chambers are the leaders at the Swansea Bar. The Welsh government’s successful bid for increased law-making powers is a milestone for Wales.
Within Personal injury and clinical negligence,
Civitas Law’s clients ‘rarely uses other chambers for litigation work due to its breadth and experience’. Bryan Thomas is singled out for his knowledge regarding catastrophic and brain injury cases. Newly made up silk Theodore Huckle QC has recently been appointed to the coveted position of Counsel General for Wales; and Robert O’Leary recently represented the claimant in the Nottingham and Derbyshire Textile Deafness Litigation at the Supreme Court. O’Leary is ‘extremely efficient and always provides clear, pragmatic and detailed advice’; he also acted as junior counsel on the Phurnacite Workers Group Litigation. Nicholas David Jones specialises in catastrophic injuries. Andrew Arentsen, who is ‘not afraid to make difficult decisions’, and Michael Brace run complex and high-value cases. Joanne Williams handles health authority cases, and Simon Hughes and Victoria Hillier are popular juniors.
Within Public law and planning,
Civitas Law’ Graham Walters, who ‘has gravitas while also being extremely approachable, accommodating and practical’, is a standout figure at the Welsh Bar and has an impressive planning and licensing practice. Anthony Vines, who is also a consumer credit expert, handles a wide range of complex public and commercial law matters. South Wales Police regularly instruct Victoria Hillier on a range of civil applications, and Mona Bayoumi is noted for her substantial immigration practice.
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