No5 Barristers’ Chambers has an ‘excellent clinical negligence expertise with suitably experienced barristers on the full range of cases, including those of the highest complexity’ and an ‘excellent clerk team’. The duo of Chris Bright KC, an expert in serious and catastrophic injury and clinical negligence cases, and John Coughlan KC, specialist of brain injury, gynecological failures, general surgical error cases, head the practice group in chambers.
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Regional BarNo5 Barristers' Chambers
Testimonials
SetÂ
‘No5 is a really good set. If barristers are unavailable, they are willing to recommend alternative barristers. They are all specialists in their field.’Â
‘An excellent set with real strength in depth.’Â
‘Chambers is efficient in responding to enquiries. It offers regular training predominantly online, which has facilitated access during the pandemic.’Â
‘No5 is a powerhouse of P.I and Clinical Negligence counsel in Birmingham. They have an excellent clerking team who are very switched on and attentive. The range of experience they have across their team means they can always assist when required.’Â
‘No.5 is a ‘go to’ set when it comes to clinical negligence. Their strength in depth on clinical negligence work is second to none.’Â
‘Clinical Negligence is a real strength of the chambers, with huge depth and range of expertise.’Â
ClerkingÂ
‘Clerks are friendly, organised, and efficient.’Â
‘Clerks are very responsive, organised, and helpful when arranging meetings.’Â
‘Clerks are attentive and organised. They are always very accommodating and respond to requests promptly.’Â
‘Zoe Tinnior is very helpful and pragmatic.’Â
‘William Theaker is the best clerk in the business. He is highly competent, well organised, and always a step ahead.’Â
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers is an ‘efficient and reliable chamber’. ‘The set has a broad skill set and has acted in cases across the spectrum of clinical negligence litigation, ranging from smaller claims arising from dental treatment and minor cosmetic surgery to the most serious cases’. Rochelle Rong is praised for her ‘ability to discuss aspects of the case in a clear and reassuring manner’.
Testimonials
 SetÂ
‘Leading regional clinical negligence and P.I chambers.’Â
‘Ropewalk is the leading regional chambers for this type of work.’Â
‘Excellent set, highly experienced counsel and provide good training events.’Â
‘Very impressive set. The training courses provided are excellent.’Â
‘The quality of the barristers at the Ropewalk is consistently high. They are readily accessible and have a breadth of experience.’
‘Ropewalk has a wide variety of barristers and are often able to provide alternative counsel if our first choice is unavailable, even at short notice.’
Clerking
‘Very responsive clerks room expertly led by Tony Hills supported by Alan Odiam.’
‘Clerks are very helpful and efficient.’
‘The service is good. The clerks quickly acknowledge receipt of instructions and on the whole, there is good delivery of their service.’
‘Clerks are always on hand to assist with any queries.’
‘The clerks in general are very helpful.’
‘Tony Hill is excellent and goes above and beyond.’
‘The Clerks at Ropewalk are on the ball. They are pleasant and efficient. They are very aware of deadlines and will double-check positions.’
‘The clerks are universally helpful and will do their utmost to accommodate any request we may have. Tony Hill is a gem.’Â
Kings Chambers
Kings Chmabers is known as a ‘very knowledgeable and capable set’ which provides counsel for catastrophic birth injury, surgical, psychiatric, and dental negligence, and other related matters. Anna Diamond has extensive experience in representing claimants in complex and difficult clinical negligence cases.
Testimonials
Set
‘A good set with growing reputation in the Midlands for clinical negligence.’
‘Kings Chambers has an excellent reputation. It has a core team of some of the leading barristers in this field who are willing to take on difficult or risky cases.’
‘An excellent set of chambers with strength in depth of experienced counsel.’
‘Barristers at Kings chambers are very active in terms of training, and charity and other events. They have probably one of the best costs teams in the country. There is usually a broad range of barristers available.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are very responsive and helpful. They manage diaries and turnaround times very well.’
‘Clerking is excellent. Always friendly, helpful and with an ear to the ground.’Â
St Philips Chambers
St Philips Chambers is a ‘quality set of chambers’ which handles all clinical negligence claims, such as birth injury, delayed diagnosis, failed aesthetic procedures, and spinal injury. An expert for the claims relating to cosmetic surgery procedures, Andrew Evans, is praised for his ‘meticulous eye for detail’.
Testimonials
 Set
‘Impressive set of chambers with quality barristers.’
‘St Philips’ clinical negligence offering is a very good one. The set boasts a range of barristers of varying seniority. There is always someone who is able to help.’
‘Broad spectrum knowledge and expertise, excellent clerking, clear preparation always for conferences with the provision of helpful agendas to steer discussions, precise and clear advice and always on hand for a discussion with instructing solicitors if needs be. Accessible to clients.’
‘Well organised and always able to offer alternative counsel of good quality if chosen counsel is not available.’
Clerking
‘Clerks are responsive and proactively search out feedback. Always helpful.’
‘Clerks are responsive and collaborative. They ensure to search out feedback and ensure instructions are dealt with promptly.’
‘The clerks are very personable, accessible, and responsive. Janita Patel and Gary Carney are worthy of particular mention.’
‘The clerks are extremely helpful, particularly Gary Carney and Janita Patel.’
‘Strong clerking team, responsive and up to date with modern technology.’Â
No5 Barristers' Chambers
Testimonials
SetÂ
‘No5 is a really good set. If barristers are unavailable, they are willing to recommend alternative barristers. They are all specialists in their field.’Â
‘An excellent set with real strength in depth.’Â
‘Chambers is efficient in responding to enquiries. It offers regular training predominantly online, which has facilitated access during the pandemic.’Â
‘No5 is a powerhouse of P.I and Clinical Negligence counsel in Birmingham. They have an excellent clerking team who are very switched on and attentive. The range of experience they have across their team means they can always assist when required.’Â
‘No.5 is a ‘go to’ set when it comes to clinical negligence. Their strength in depth on clinical negligence work is second to none.’Â
‘Clinical Negligence is a real strength of the chambers, with huge depth and range of expertise.’Â
ClerkingÂ
‘Clerks are friendly, organised, and efficient.’Â
‘Clerks are very responsive, organised, and helpful when arranging meetings.’Â
‘Clerks are attentive and organised. They are always very accommodating and respond to requests promptly.’Â
‘Zoe Tinnior is very helpful and pragmatic.’Â
‘William Theaker is the best clerk in the business. He is highly competent, well organised, and always a step ahead.’Â
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers is an ‘efficient and reliable chamber’. ‘The set has a broad skill set and has acted in cases across the spectrum of clinical negligence litigation, ranging from smaller claims arising from dental treatment and minor cosmetic surgery to the most serious cases’. Rochelle Rong is praised for her ‘ability to discuss aspects of the case in a clear and reassuring manner’.
Testimonials
 SetÂ
‘Leading regional clinical negligence and P.I chambers.’Â
‘Ropewalk is the leading regional chambers for this type of work.’Â
‘Excellent set, highly experienced counsel and provide good training events.’Â
‘Very impressive set. The training courses provided are excellent.’Â
‘The quality of the barristers at the Ropewalk is consistently high. They are readily accessible and have a breadth of experience.’
‘Ropewalk has a wide variety of barristers and are often able to provide alternative counsel if our first choice is unavailable, even at short notice.’
Clerking
‘Very responsive clerks room expertly led by Tony Hills supported by Alan Odiam.’
‘Clerks are very helpful and efficient.’
‘The service is good. The clerks quickly acknowledge receipt of instructions and on the whole, there is good delivery of their service.’
‘Clerks are always on hand to assist with any queries.’
‘The clerks in general are very helpful.’
‘Tony Hill is excellent and goes above and beyond.’
‘The Clerks at Ropewalk are on the ball. They are pleasant and efficient. They are very aware of deadlines and will double-check positions.’
‘The clerks are universally helpful and will do their utmost to accommodate any request we may have. Tony Hill is a gem.’Â
Kings Chambers
Kings Chmabers is known as a ‘very knowledgeable and capable set’ which provides counsel for catastrophic birth injury, surgical, psychiatric, and dental negligence, and other related matters. Anna Diamond has extensive experience in representing claimants in complex and difficult clinical negligence cases.
Testimonials
Set
‘A good set with growing reputation in the Midlands for clinical negligence.’
‘Kings Chambers has an excellent reputation. It has a core team of some of the leading barristers in this field who are willing to take on difficult or risky cases.’
‘An excellent set of chambers with strength in depth of experienced counsel.’
‘Barristers at Kings chambers are very active in terms of training, and charity and other events. They have probably one of the best costs teams in the country. There is usually a broad range of barristers available.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are very responsive and helpful. They manage diaries and turnaround times very well.’
‘Clerking is excellent. Always friendly, helpful and with an ear to the ground.’Â
St Philips Chambers
St Philips Chambers is a ‘quality set of chambers’ which handles all clinical negligence claims, such as birth injury, delayed diagnosis, failed aesthetic procedures, and spinal injury. An expert for the claims relating to cosmetic surgery procedures, Andrew Evans, is praised for his ‘meticulous eye for detail’.
Testimonials
 Set
‘Impressive set of chambers with quality barristers.’
‘St Philips’ clinical negligence offering is a very good one. The set boasts a range of barristers of varying seniority. There is always someone who is able to help.’
‘Broad spectrum knowledge and expertise, excellent clerking, clear preparation always for conferences with the provision of helpful agendas to steer discussions, precise and clear advice and always on hand for a discussion with instructing solicitors if needs be. Accessible to clients.’
‘Well organised and always able to offer alternative counsel of good quality if chosen counsel is not available.’
Clerking
‘Clerks are responsive and proactively search out feedback. Always helpful.’
‘Clerks are responsive and collaborative. They ensure to search out feedback and ensure instructions are dealt with promptly.’
‘The clerks are very personable, accessible, and responsive. Janita Patel and Gary Carney are worthy of particular mention.’
‘The clerks are extremely helpful, particularly Gary Carney and Janita Patel.’
‘Strong clerking team, responsive and up to date with modern technology.’Â