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Trinity Chambers

Chambers of Toby Hedworth QC

THE CUSTOM HOUSE, QUAYSIDE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 3DE, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 0191 232 1927
Fax:
Fax 0191 232 7975
DX:
61185 NEWCASTLE
Web:
www.trinitychambers.co.uk
Email:
Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough

What we say about the set's legal practice in Regional Bar

North Eastern Circuit

Within Commercial, insolvency and property,

Names of note at Trinity Chambers include Antoine Tinnion, who has ‘excellent legal knowledge’ and pays ‘high attention to detail’; Simon Goldberg, who ‘stands out among his peers for his hard work and first-rate advocacy skills’; and Richard Stubbs, who is a ‘competent and sound advocate’, and gives opinions that are ‘nothing short of outstanding’.

Within Crime,

Trinity Chambers has ‘strength in depth in the area of crime’, and is regarded by many as ‘the strongest set in Newcastle’, with ‘great organisation and clerking that attracts the leaders in many fields’. In addition to established names Toby Hedworth QC, Paul Sloan QC, Caroline Goodwin and Robert Adams, the set also houses Carl Gumsley (who ‘has a pleasant manner that is appreciated by clients and juries alike’) and Christopher Knox (who impresses with his ‘quality of preparation’). ‘Courageous and innovative advocateEric Elliott QC is highly recommended.

Within Employment,

Trinity ChambersRichard Stubbs is a ‘leader in his field’. Jamie Andersonlives and breathes employment law’, and is ‘particularly adept when it comes to advising on technical and complex employment law problems’. Simon Goldberg is ‘an assured barrister’ and an ‘equal pay expert’. Philip Engelman is ‘a formidable strategist and a persuasive advocate’.

Within Family,

At the ‘undoubtedly strongTrinity Chambers, James Richardson is ‘thorough and forensic’, ‘his cross-examination is without fault’ and ‘his approach is resolute and tough’. Lesley McKenzie is ‘confident and persuasive’; Nicholas Stonor is ‘first class and a leader in this field’; and Angela Giovannini provides ‘an excellent overall service’. ‘Market leader in family lawTimothy Spain and the ‘extremely thoroughBrian Mather are recommended.

Within Health and safety, regulatory,

Trinity Chambers covers all aspects of regulatory practice including health and safety executive prosecutions, UK Borders Agency prosecutions, trading standards and copyright, and several members are regularly instructed in respect of police disciplinary matters. The addition of Christopher Mitford (formerly of Broad Chare Chambers), Joan Smith (formerly of Old Court Chambers) and Eric Elliott QC strengthens the practice. Ros Scott Bell has ‘an eye for detail, is immensely thorough and can get to grips with the most complicated of regulatory cases’. Philip Engelman is also recommended.

Within Overview , Trinity Chambers (Chambers of Toby Hedworth QC) is a second tier firm,

Chancery House Chambers has seen a number of defections of late to Exchange Chambers, a new player in the Leeds market, but remains a strong set. No. 6 continues to house ‘strong advocates’, and St Paul’s Chambers maintains its ‘great reputation’ through its ‘proficient and hardworking’ individuals. Clients praise Trinity Chambers’ ‘excellence’ although, some note inconsistencies. However, the set has been strengthened by a number of key arrivals during 2010. The clerks are ‘reliable’ and ‘easy to communicate with’.

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