Parklane Plowden stands out as ‘the leading set for the North East with very good strength in depth‘ for complex personal injury work. Andrew Axon is ‘technically brilliant on catastrophic injury cases‘, and Stephen Friday is sought after for his expertise in Fatal Accidents Act claims. Howard Elgot is highly regarded for his track record in handling catastrophic brain injury claims; the ‘always succinct‘ head of chambers James Murphy regularly advises on severe brain, spinal and psychiatric injuries. Elizabeth Hodgson‘s ‘communication and advocacy skills cannot be faulted‘. Christopher Williams retired at the end of 2022. Steven Turner left the set in November 2023.
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Parklane Plowden
Testimonials
‘John Hammond and Laura Storr are real stars.’
‘Laura Storr is always helpful.’
‘Parklane Plowden has a great team of barristers, and has strength at all levels.’
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
At Park Square Barristers, the team is regularly instructed for claimants and defendants across a range of complex personal injury cases. Andrew Lewis KC is well known for his expertise in handling catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims. Fiona Ross has ‘fabulous attention to detail‘ and is sought after for her established strength in handling claims involving life-changing injuries, arising from accidents at work, at home, and abroad. Occupational stress claims are a key area of instruction for the ‘very knowledgeable‘ Simon Anderson.
Testimonials
‘A strong set.’
‘Very helpful clerks, particularly Andy Reeves.’
‘Clerks are very quick to respond.’
Exchange Chambers
The personal injury team at Exchange Chambers has a solid track record in advising on catastrophic injury claims, fatal accidents, chronic pain disorders and military claims, to name a few areas of expertise. Paul Kirtley ‘understands the intricacies of the most complex liability dispute or workplace accident‘, and Simon Ross‘ workload includes serious road traffic accidents. The ‘very knowledgeable‘ Pankaj Madan is ‘meticulous‘, ‘very organised‘ and ‘provides a brilliant analysis of evidence and details‘.
Testimonials
‘Exchange is an efficient and well organised set.’
‘Excellent chambers with great strength-in depth.’
‘Excellent – all are friendly, responsive and efficient.’
‘Excellent support from the clerks.’
‘Always a great service.’
Parklane Plowden
Testimonials
‘John Hammond and Laura Storr are real stars.’
‘Laura Storr is always helpful.’
‘Parklane Plowden has a great team of barristers, and has strength at all levels.’
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
At Park Square Barristers, the team is regularly instructed for claimants and defendants across a range of complex personal injury cases. Andrew Lewis KC is well known for his expertise in handling catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims. Fiona Ross has ‘fabulous attention to detail‘ and is sought after for her established strength in handling claims involving life-changing injuries, arising from accidents at work, at home, and abroad. Occupational stress claims are a key area of instruction for the ‘very knowledgeable‘ Simon Anderson.
Testimonials
‘A strong set.’
‘Very helpful clerks, particularly Andy Reeves.’
‘Clerks are very quick to respond.’
Exchange Chambers
The personal injury team at Exchange Chambers has a solid track record in advising on catastrophic injury claims, fatal accidents, chronic pain disorders and military claims, to name a few areas of expertise. Paul Kirtley ‘understands the intricacies of the most complex liability dispute or workplace accident‘, and Simon Ross‘ workload includes serious road traffic accidents. The ‘very knowledgeable‘ Pankaj Madan is ‘meticulous‘, ‘very organised‘ and ‘provides a brilliant analysis of evidence and details‘.
Testimonials
‘Exchange is an efficient and well organised set.’
‘Excellent chambers with great strength-in depth.’
‘Excellent – all are friendly, responsive and efficient.’
‘Excellent support from the clerks.’
‘Always a great service.’