Byrom Street Chambers is praised for having ‘unrivalled strength in depth for personal injury work’ and its members have strong reputations in handling catastrophic injury and industrial disease cases. Head of chambers Winston Hunter KC handles insurance policy disputes for motor insurance claims, whilst Christopher Melton KC and David Heaton specialise in cases involving catastrophic and serious injury. Andrew Lewis KC is particularly experienced in involving exaggeration and fraud, and Rhiannon Jones KC acts for both claimants and defendants in cases concerning chronic pain, subtle brain injury claims and fatal accidents. Simon Kilvington KC has a strong practice which includes high-value asbestos litigation, and Peter Burns KC is also noted and is especially skilled in claims relating to motor insurance. Senior junior Darrel Crilley is also a noteworthy member.
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Testimonials
Set
‘The Chambers provide a first-class service all round from the quality of leading counsel to the strength of their senior juniors. Chamber has counsel for any possible eventuality when it comes to catastrophic injury work.’
‘The set offers the all round package with outstanding counsel, both leading and junior, combined with good availability and regular training to solicitors.’
‘Top draw. Indeed, quite simply at the top of the excellence spectrum for chambers in Manchester. Their silks are utilised by both sides and are at the top of their game.’
‘Byrom Street has an enviable set of silks and market leading juniors – their members list reads like who’s who of insurance law specialists. Consequently, they are always able to offer first-class alternatives in the event that your chosen counsel is not available, and their training courses are second to none.’
‘Byrom Street seminars are the “must attend” event of the practitioner’s year in terms of keeping up to date of developments. The set has an unrivalled strength in depth for personal injury work.’
Clerking
‘A top-class clerking service from the team at Byrom Street, second to none in the Industry. They are known for their professional but friendly approach, always willing to go above and beyond assisting in any way they can. Steve Price leads an impressive team with Matt Tudor.’
‘Steve Price and Matt Tudor are outstanding. No issue is too much trouble for them to assist with and their contacts with the various courts are invaluable when dealing with pressing matters in high value cases.’
‘Steve Price is entirely accessible, quick to respond and appreciative of solicitors’ requirements. He has a good knowledge of listing issues on the circuit and is able to resolve conflicts utilising his particular skills and knowledge.’
‘The clerks are excellent, especially where both Claimant and Defendant are using them in the same case. They are responsive and helpful, and will work with you to ensure deadlines are met in so far as conferences and settlement meetings are concerned. They will also work with the Court on your behalf for the purpose of listing cases for Trial.’
‘Superb clerking led by Steve Price and his team. Personal and responsive service. Look after their instructing solicitors. Always a pleasure to deal with no matter what the circumstances.’
Exchange Chambers
Exchange Chambers is ‘very highly regarded in claimant personal injury work’ . The set's members undertake a wide variety of cases, including fatal accidents, industrial disease, server brain injuries and catastrophic spinal cord injuries. William Waldron KC is deputy head of chambers and he, Gerard Martin KC and Louis Browne KC are all highly experienced in handling catastrophic brain and spine injury claims. Laura Gooding and Christopher Barnes KC have particular expertise in military claims, as does David Knifton KC who acts regularly for claimants in catastrophic injury claims. The set also houses Catherine Knowles, who primarily represents defendants in high-value multi-track claims.
Testimonials
Set
‘They have a strong defendant PI team with an excellent programme of blogs and training sessions aimed at defendant practitioners.’
‘Exchange Chambers are a first-stop chambers of choice. They have a broad range of counsel with varying expertise. The training they deliver is excellent, so too are their newsletter and case updates.’
‘Exchange Chambers is very professional. They have a good depth of suitably qualified and professional counsel available to attend hearings.’
‘Chambers is very highly regarded in claimant personal injury work. They have a large number of specialists who are all excellent. A very strong set of juniors in particular. They host a number of events for professional development which are always excellent. They are a go-to set.’
‘Very good set with some exceptionally talented barristers. Always approachable and willing to assist.’
Clerking
‘Rachel Williams is always able to deal with matters in an efficient and professional manner.’
‘The clerking service at Exchange is unrivalled in terms of accessibility, amenability and friendliness. Rachel Williams, Sarah Rotherham and Ben Kierman in particular contribute to the excellent service provided by Exchange.’
‘Jonathan I’Anson is a breath of fresh air, commercially minded and knows which member to recommend to support your case or project. He leads a quality team. Rachel Williams is a stand out member of the team who will move heaven and earth to get it done.’
‘No matter who you liaise with, they are always approachable, friendly and willing to assist. Special mention must go to Rachel Williams who consistently goes above and beyond.’
‘The clerks are keen to assist and helpful. Rachel Williams and Sarah Rotherham have been particularly helpful in liaising with Counsel and Court clerks.’
9 St John Street
9 St John Street is praised as ‘one of the leading Chambers in PI’ and its members act for both claimants and defendants, including private clients, public bodies, trade unions and insurers. Michael Lemmy is head of the personal injury team, which also houses the head of chambers Christopher Kennedy KC and Matthew Snarr. Kennedy KC and Snarr both represented the successful defendant in Court of Appeal case Campbell v Advantage Insurance, a case which determined the test when considering the contributory negligence of an intoxicated passenger driven by a negligent driver. Julie-Anne Luck is also a name of note with an established multi-track personal injury practice which covers a wide range of complex cases. James Hurd handles insurance fraud work regarding RTAs and travel and holiday illness litigation, and Joseph Paul Mulderig has a thriving practice, handling cases involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and loss of limb.
Testimonials
Set
‘An absolutely first-class set. One of the leading Chambers in PI with excellent bench strength across the board.’
‘The set has strength in depth in personal injury work and offers a good range of training and seminars.’
‘Good chambers with a strong skill set. A go-to Chambers.’
‘Excellent chambers with good strength in depth of counsel and a regular training programme including online presentations.’
‘There is an excellent group of strong barristers in this set, such that in the event that preferred counsel is unavailable, it is generally always possible to find a quality alternative within the same set of chambers. They provide good and wide ranging training on a variety of relevant topics.’
Clerking
‘Excellent, particularly Tony Morrissey and Joe Gibson. They are very helpful, super responsive and make working with them very pleasant through their humour and good nature.’
‘Tony Morrisey heads up the team and Joe Gibson is ever ready to assist and accommodate tight time frames. They have a good line into the Court to assist with diary entries.’
‘The Clerks at 9SJS are incredible! Hard working, friendly and approachable. They will try their utmost to accommodate your requests and offer solutions should they not be able to be met. Joe Gibson, Phillip Spencer, Jane Slingsby – all familiar names who are always happy to have a chat on the phone and help you out. They are a credit to chambers.’
‘The clerks are always very helpful and personable. In particular, nothing is too much trouble for Joe Gibson, who is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and quick to deal with any issues arising.’
‘All of the Clerks are personable and helpful. Joe Gibson shines in his ability to accommodate requests, and his ability to identify the wider picture and accommodate wider business needs.’
Deans Court Chambers
Deans Court Chambers has an ‘exceptionally strong’ personal injury team. Daniel Paul receives instructions from both claimants and defendants on cases involving catastrophic and fatal injuries. James Hogg predominately acts for defendants in cases revolving around road accidents, public liability and employer liability, especially surrounding industrial disease and cases involving fraud. David Boyle has a broad-ranging practice that includes serious injuries, motor fraud cases, industrial disease and accidents abroad.
Testimonials
Set
‘Deans Court Chambers has a good range of Counsel to deal with all levels of Personal Injury work and they are able to provide an appropriate counsel at very short notice.’
‘The counsel at Deans Court take a very balanced view which provides a really helpful, critical second opinion. There is a good selection of counsel at all levels.’
‘Deans Court have strength and depth in offering, friendly communication, willingness to assist with insurer training programmes.’
‘Exceptionally strong team which deservedly commands wide respect.’
‘The set as a whole has really high calibre personable counsel.’
Clerking
‘The clerks really demonstrate how much they value ongoing working relationships. Andy Flannigan in particular, even at short notice when availability is tight, always seems to finds someone to cover the requirements.’
‘Excellent service. Matthew Gibbons and Andy Flannigan are particularly able and helpful.’
‘Andy Flannigan is superb; he always manages his barrister diaries in such a way that they can provide the best service.’
‘The clerks are approachable, friendly and go the extra mile to assist.’
‘Excellent clerking, always helpful. Andy Flannigan especially.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers ‘has strength and depth across the board’, with its members handle child and adult cases of head and spinal injury, amputations and chronic pain-related conditions, the latter of which is an area of expertise of Fiona Ashworth. The set is also home to the reputable Nicholas Braslavsky KC, who has expertise in handling brain and spinal injuries as well as military accidents in training and abroad. Michael Rawlinson KC and Charlotte Law are also names of note regarding military personnel cases. Stephen Maguire’s practice is broad ranging and includes cases surrounding road traffic collisions, accidents at work, product liability and public liability claims.
Testimonials
Set
‘Counsel have always been available when needed for the inevitable short notice request.’
‘Kings Chambers are a go-to chambers, because they are very accommodating and always offer solutions, even with very last minute instructions. They also provide very useful training programmes and are always on hand to provide answers to queries.’
‘Kings Chambers has strength and depth across the board.’
‘The set are fantastic, offering a wide selection of barristers with great experience.’
‘Kings Chambers is a very well regarded and professional organisation. They remain extremely efficient in responding to requests and will always source available Counsel in the event of prior bookings. Their training programmes are frequent and comprehensive and entirely relevant to the issues of the day.’
Clerking
‘All clerks provide a high level of service and availability of clerks is excellent.’
‘A very good clerking team providing excellent support to the barristers. Steve Loxton leads the practice in a very professional but approachable way.’
‘The clerks room is second to none. The clerks are efficient, reliable and well trained.’
‘The clerks are very friendly and determined to deal with any query raised of them.’
‘The clerks are great – Paul Clark and Aaron Smith in particular run a good service.’
7 Harrington Street
7 Harrington Street is praised as an ‘excellent set‘ and its members have considerable expertise across the entire range of personal injury cases, including catastrophic injury, workplace incidents and industrial disease. Tim Grover is head of both the civil team and the catastrophic injuries department and is active in a broad range of personal injury cases. The set is also home to Fraser Lindsay, who advises both claimants and defendants and has particular expertise in employers’ liability, public liability and road traffic accidents. Mark Roberts works exclusively for defendants and insurance companies. Tim Wilkinson has a thriving practice and exclusively focuses on catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury and amputation cases.
Testimonials
Set
‘A good quality set in Liverpool with some good senior juniors across the spectrum of personal injury work.’
‘A very helpful set of chambers that always make counsel available and are happy to provide training on any issues and subjects.’
‘Chambers has good strength-in-depth and counsel availability is top quality.’
‘Excellent set with a significant amount of barristers who offer a service in a broad range of legal practices .’
Clerking
‘Neil McHugh has always been available to deal with any issues, of which there have been very few. He is excellent in his dealings with solicitors and has always been very professional.’
‘Clerks are very helpful and friendly. Neil McHugh makes a huge difference.’
‘Neil McHugh is always available to assist. Jon Kilgallon has been senior clerk for many years and is always helpful in assisting in Neil’s absence.’
‘The clerking is excellent – a special mention to Neil Mchugh, who is vastly experienced, knowledgable and pulls out all the stops to ensure a first class service.’
‘The clerks are efficient, personable and proactive in making appropriate arrangements and moving matters on.’
Cobden House Chambers
Cobden House Chambers is praised for its ‘brilliant PI team‘ which handles ‘heavyweight, catastrophic claimant and defendant work’. Marc Willems KC has substantial expertise in handling cases regarding brain injuries, spinal injuries and amputation, acting for both claimants and defendants. Anthony Mazzag and Michael Jones also have thriving personal injury practices and are especially active in cases concerning catastrophic injuries. Richard Hartley KC is another notable member.
Testimonials
Set
‘Excellent set with many extremely capable barristers at senior level in this field.’
‘Chambers are extremely accommodating and provides first class service. They are always available, can accommodate and will go out of their way to make Counsel available. During Covid-19, the service was excellent.’
‘Cobden house is very approachable. They always go the next step to assist and cater to all needs.’
‘Cobden House has a brilliant PI team. They undertake heavyweight, catastrophic claimant and defendant work and are approachable and pleasant.’
‘There is good strength in depth at Cobden House.’
Clerking
‘Steven Tobias heads the civil team and is very competent and engaging. Colin Harrision is also excellent. A really approachable and experienced team.’
‘Excellent service all round and particularly welcoming and helpful client care from Maureen Shaw.’
‘Martin Leach, who is the Head Clerk at Chambers, is excellent in his role; he is accommodating, will make sure that Counsel is available, provides an outstanding service on all cases and maintains a professional working relationship. He is a credit to Chambers.’
‘Steven Tobias will go the extra mile to help out and is always easy to deal with.’
‘Steven Tobias very approachable and efficient and provides a friendly reception.’
St John's Buildings
St John’s Buildings ‘is one of the strongest sets in the North, with a true depth of experience.’ Its members act for both defendants and claimants in cases involving fatal accidents, road traffic accidents, accidents at work and industrial disease. Peter Harrison acted for a defendant nightclub after a person fell seven metres from a fire escape outside a night club, sustaining a serious brain injury. Philip Grundy practices in all areas of personal injury, and he specialises in cases involving brain injury and amputees.
Testimonials
Set
‘St Johns Building is a very strong set with a good range and number of very capable Counsel in the field of personal injury.’
‘Good availability of counsel and they provide good quality training.’
‘The set is one of the strongest sets in the North with a true depth of experience and available counsel.’
‘St Johns Buildings is a very professional set of chambers covering a wide range of areas across a significant area of the country. This enables them to have Counsel available to assist on matters at relatively short notice and still with a good turnaround time.’
‘St John’s Buildings are a reliable, professional and intelligent set.’
Clerking
‘There is very good clerking staff at this Chambers, with a notable mention for Michael Johnston. The Clerking Team are always quick at responding to enquiries and are helpful in diary matters. The Fees Team deal with matters promptly.’
‘The clerks are very approachable and easy to work with. Martin Craggs is particularly approachable and helpful.’
‘Always friendly and happy to help. If there have been any issues, such as preferred Barrister not being available, these have always been dealt with speedily and pragmatically.’
‘Martin Craggs, assistant senior clerk for PI and clinical negligence, ensures clerking is undertaken at a very high level.’
‘The clerks are very helpful and responsive. Matthew Smith in particular has been of considerable assistance in arranging Conferences, JSMs, court bookings and in agreeing sensible fees.’
18 St John Street Chambers
18 St John Street Chambers has ‘great expertise in personal injury, covering cases of all nature and value’. Elahe Youshani handles cases involving road traffic accidents, employers’ liability, personal liability, industrial disease and occupiers’ liability. Head of the personal injury department Kane Simons primarily acts for claimants and is highly adept at handling catastrophic injury cases.
Testimonials
Set
‘The Chambers are a welcoming set with great expertise in personal injury, covering cases of all nature and value. They also provide great online training courses that are of great practical use.’
’18 SJS are moving up the table with some skilled individuals in high value work.’
’18SJS has counsel with strong knowledge of personal injury claims and they offer training which is in-depth and useful to solicitors.’
’18 St John offers significant strength in personal injury and have a number of highly experienced barrister who are able to offer advice at short notice. The barristers are approachable and willing to advise outside of normal channels if needed.’
‘Always approachable and willing to help.’
Clerking
‘Clerks are helpful and friendly. Katie Brown is always super responsive and efficient.’
‘Katie Brown is a star. All you would ever wish for from a clerk, both from the barristers and solicitors view.’
‘Clerks are very efficient and organised. They provide more than just a service, but cater to your every need.’
‘The clerks provide a good service as case strengths and weakness are identified clearly and ways to move forward addressed. The clerks are very helpful and act promptly when instructions are sent.’
‘Very good clerks who are organised and friendly.’
Atlantic Chambers
Atlantic Chambers' members specialise in all aspects of personal injury work, including industrial injury and disease cases. Deputy head of chambers Andrew Pickering has expertise in serious personal injury and industrial disease cases. Michael Armstrong divides his practice between personal injury and clinical negligence work, including some work in the policing context.
Testimonials
Set
‘The training the set offers is very helpful.’
‘It is a reliable chambers and the members will go out of their way to service their solicitors.’
‘The chambers are responsive and accommodating. They are prepared to offer and suggest alternative Counsel if the preferred counsel is not available on a given date.’
‘Counsel will try their best to make themselves available, and where preferred counsel is not available, they will offer another suitable counsel.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are friendly and helpful.’
‘The clerks are very pleasant and will always try and assist. Lee Cadwallader operates a tight ship and will find solutions to tight timetabling.’
‘Lee Cadwallader is very effective. Nothing is too much trouble and he will go out of his way to assist in any way he can in relation to availability. He is a pleasure to work with.’
Byrom Street Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘The Chambers provide a first-class service all round from the quality of leading counsel to the strength of their senior juniors. Chamber has counsel for any possible eventuality when it comes to catastrophic injury work.’
‘The set offers the all round package with outstanding counsel, both leading and junior, combined with good availability and regular training to solicitors.’
‘Top draw. Indeed, quite simply at the top of the excellence spectrum for chambers in Manchester. Their silks are utilised by both sides and are at the top of their game.’
‘Byrom Street has an enviable set of silks and market leading juniors – their members list reads like who’s who of insurance law specialists. Consequently, they are always able to offer first-class alternatives in the event that your chosen counsel is not available, and their training courses are second to none.’
‘Byrom Street seminars are the “must attend” event of the practitioner’s year in terms of keeping up to date of developments. The set has an unrivalled strength in depth for personal injury work.’
Clerking
‘A top-class clerking service from the team at Byrom Street, second to none in the Industry. They are known for their professional but friendly approach, always willing to go above and beyond assisting in any way they can. Steve Price leads an impressive team with Matt Tudor.’
‘Steve Price and Matt Tudor are outstanding. No issue is too much trouble for them to assist with and their contacts with the various courts are invaluable when dealing with pressing matters in high value cases.’
‘Steve Price is entirely accessible, quick to respond and appreciative of solicitors’ requirements. He has a good knowledge of listing issues on the circuit and is able to resolve conflicts utilising his particular skills and knowledge.’
‘The clerks are excellent, especially where both Claimant and Defendant are using them in the same case. They are responsive and helpful, and will work with you to ensure deadlines are met in so far as conferences and settlement meetings are concerned. They will also work with the Court on your behalf for the purpose of listing cases for Trial.’
‘Superb clerking led by Steve Price and his team. Personal and responsive service. Look after their instructing solicitors. Always a pleasure to deal with no matter what the circumstances.’
Exchange Chambers
Exchange Chambers is ‘very highly regarded in claimant personal injury work’ . The set's members undertake a wide variety of cases, including fatal accidents, industrial disease, server brain injuries and catastrophic spinal cord injuries. William Waldron KC is deputy head of chambers and he, Gerard Martin KC and Louis Browne KC are all highly experienced in handling catastrophic brain and spine injury claims. Laura Gooding and Christopher Barnes KC have particular expertise in military claims, as does David Knifton KC who acts regularly for claimants in catastrophic injury claims. The set also houses Catherine Knowles, who primarily represents defendants in high-value multi-track claims.
Testimonials
Set
‘They have a strong defendant PI team with an excellent programme of blogs and training sessions aimed at defendant practitioners.’
‘Exchange Chambers are a first-stop chambers of choice. They have a broad range of counsel with varying expertise. The training they deliver is excellent, so too are their newsletter and case updates.’
‘Exchange Chambers is very professional. They have a good depth of suitably qualified and professional counsel available to attend hearings.’
‘Chambers is very highly regarded in claimant personal injury work. They have a large number of specialists who are all excellent. A very strong set of juniors in particular. They host a number of events for professional development which are always excellent. They are a go-to set.’
‘Very good set with some exceptionally talented barristers. Always approachable and willing to assist.’
Clerking
‘Rachel Williams is always able to deal with matters in an efficient and professional manner.’
‘The clerking service at Exchange is unrivalled in terms of accessibility, amenability and friendliness. Rachel Williams, Sarah Rotherham and Ben Kierman in particular contribute to the excellent service provided by Exchange.’
‘Jonathan I’Anson is a breath of fresh air, commercially minded and knows which member to recommend to support your case or project. He leads a quality team. Rachel Williams is a stand out member of the team who will move heaven and earth to get it done.’
‘No matter who you liaise with, they are always approachable, friendly and willing to assist. Special mention must go to Rachel Williams who consistently goes above and beyond.’
‘The clerks are keen to assist and helpful. Rachel Williams and Sarah Rotherham have been particularly helpful in liaising with Counsel and Court clerks.’
9 St John Street
9 St John Street is praised as ‘one of the leading Chambers in PI’ and its members act for both claimants and defendants, including private clients, public bodies, trade unions and insurers. Michael Lemmy is head of the personal injury team, which also houses the head of chambers Christopher Kennedy KC and Matthew Snarr. Kennedy KC and Snarr both represented the successful defendant in Court of Appeal case Campbell v Advantage Insurance, a case which determined the test when considering the contributory negligence of an intoxicated passenger driven by a negligent driver. Julie-Anne Luck is also a name of note with an established multi-track personal injury practice which covers a wide range of complex cases. James Hurd handles insurance fraud work regarding RTAs and travel and holiday illness litigation, and Joseph Paul Mulderig has a thriving practice, handling cases involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and loss of limb.
Testimonials
Set
‘An absolutely first-class set. One of the leading Chambers in PI with excellent bench strength across the board.’
‘The set has strength in depth in personal injury work and offers a good range of training and seminars.’
‘Good chambers with a strong skill set. A go-to Chambers.’
‘Excellent chambers with good strength in depth of counsel and a regular training programme including online presentations.’
‘There is an excellent group of strong barristers in this set, such that in the event that preferred counsel is unavailable, it is generally always possible to find a quality alternative within the same set of chambers. They provide good and wide ranging training on a variety of relevant topics.’
Clerking
‘Excellent, particularly Tony Morrissey and Joe Gibson. They are very helpful, super responsive and make working with them very pleasant through their humour and good nature.’
‘Tony Morrisey heads up the team and Joe Gibson is ever ready to assist and accommodate tight time frames. They have a good line into the Court to assist with diary entries.’
‘The Clerks at 9SJS are incredible! Hard working, friendly and approachable. They will try their utmost to accommodate your requests and offer solutions should they not be able to be met. Joe Gibson, Phillip Spencer, Jane Slingsby – all familiar names who are always happy to have a chat on the phone and help you out. They are a credit to chambers.’
‘The clerks are always very helpful and personable. In particular, nothing is too much trouble for Joe Gibson, who is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and quick to deal with any issues arising.’
‘All of the Clerks are personable and helpful. Joe Gibson shines in his ability to accommodate requests, and his ability to identify the wider picture and accommodate wider business needs.’
Deans Court Chambers
Deans Court Chambers has an ‘exceptionally strong’ personal injury team. Daniel Paul receives instructions from both claimants and defendants on cases involving catastrophic and fatal injuries. James Hogg predominately acts for defendants in cases revolving around road accidents, public liability and employer liability, especially surrounding industrial disease and cases involving fraud. David Boyle has a broad-ranging practice that includes serious injuries, motor fraud cases, industrial disease and accidents abroad.
Testimonials
Set
‘Deans Court Chambers has a good range of Counsel to deal with all levels of Personal Injury work and they are able to provide an appropriate counsel at very short notice.’
‘The counsel at Deans Court take a very balanced view which provides a really helpful, critical second opinion. There is a good selection of counsel at all levels.’
‘Deans Court have strength and depth in offering, friendly communication, willingness to assist with insurer training programmes.’
‘Exceptionally strong team which deservedly commands wide respect.’
‘The set as a whole has really high calibre personable counsel.’
Clerking
‘The clerks really demonstrate how much they value ongoing working relationships. Andy Flannigan in particular, even at short notice when availability is tight, always seems to finds someone to cover the requirements.’
‘Excellent service. Matthew Gibbons and Andy Flannigan are particularly able and helpful.’
‘Andy Flannigan is superb; he always manages his barrister diaries in such a way that they can provide the best service.’
‘The clerks are approachable, friendly and go the extra mile to assist.’
‘Excellent clerking, always helpful. Andy Flannigan especially.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers ‘has strength and depth across the board’, with its members handle child and adult cases of head and spinal injury, amputations and chronic pain-related conditions, the latter of which is an area of expertise of Fiona Ashworth. The set is also home to the reputable Nicholas Braslavsky KC, who has expertise in handling brain and spinal injuries as well as military accidents in training and abroad. Michael Rawlinson KC and Charlotte Law are also names of note regarding military personnel cases. Stephen Maguire’s practice is broad ranging and includes cases surrounding road traffic collisions, accidents at work, product liability and public liability claims.
Testimonials
Set
‘Counsel have always been available when needed for the inevitable short notice request.’
‘Kings Chambers are a go-to chambers, because they are very accommodating and always offer solutions, even with very last minute instructions. They also provide very useful training programmes and are always on hand to provide answers to queries.’
‘Kings Chambers has strength and depth across the board.’
‘The set are fantastic, offering a wide selection of barristers with great experience.’
‘Kings Chambers is a very well regarded and professional organisation. They remain extremely efficient in responding to requests and will always source available Counsel in the event of prior bookings. Their training programmes are frequent and comprehensive and entirely relevant to the issues of the day.’
Clerking
‘All clerks provide a high level of service and availability of clerks is excellent.’
‘A very good clerking team providing excellent support to the barristers. Steve Loxton leads the practice in a very professional but approachable way.’
‘The clerks room is second to none. The clerks are efficient, reliable and well trained.’
‘The clerks are very friendly and determined to deal with any query raised of them.’
‘The clerks are great – Paul Clark and Aaron Smith in particular run a good service.’
7 Harrington Street
7 Harrington Street is praised as an ‘excellent set‘ and its members have considerable expertise across the entire range of personal injury cases, including catastrophic injury, workplace incidents and industrial disease. Tim Grover is head of both the civil team and the catastrophic injuries department and is active in a broad range of personal injury cases. The set is also home to Fraser Lindsay, who advises both claimants and defendants and has particular expertise in employers’ liability, public liability and road traffic accidents. Mark Roberts works exclusively for defendants and insurance companies. Tim Wilkinson has a thriving practice and exclusively focuses on catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury and amputation cases.
Testimonials
Set
‘A good quality set in Liverpool with some good senior juniors across the spectrum of personal injury work.’
‘A very helpful set of chambers that always make counsel available and are happy to provide training on any issues and subjects.’
‘Chambers has good strength-in-depth and counsel availability is top quality.’
‘Excellent set with a significant amount of barristers who offer a service in a broad range of legal practices .’
Clerking
‘Neil McHugh has always been available to deal with any issues, of which there have been very few. He is excellent in his dealings with solicitors and has always been very professional.’
‘Clerks are very helpful and friendly. Neil McHugh makes a huge difference.’
‘Neil McHugh is always available to assist. Jon Kilgallon has been senior clerk for many years and is always helpful in assisting in Neil’s absence.’
‘The clerking is excellent – a special mention to Neil Mchugh, who is vastly experienced, knowledgable and pulls out all the stops to ensure a first class service.’
‘The clerks are efficient, personable and proactive in making appropriate arrangements and moving matters on.’
Cobden House Chambers
Cobden House Chambers is praised for its ‘brilliant PI team‘ which handles ‘heavyweight, catastrophic claimant and defendant work’. Marc Willems KC has substantial expertise in handling cases regarding brain injuries, spinal injuries and amputation, acting for both claimants and defendants. Anthony Mazzag and Michael Jones also have thriving personal injury practices and are especially active in cases concerning catastrophic injuries. Richard Hartley KC is another notable member.
Testimonials
Set
‘Excellent set with many extremely capable barristers at senior level in this field.’
‘Chambers are extremely accommodating and provides first class service. They are always available, can accommodate and will go out of their way to make Counsel available. During Covid-19, the service was excellent.’
‘Cobden house is very approachable. They always go the next step to assist and cater to all needs.’
‘Cobden House has a brilliant PI team. They undertake heavyweight, catastrophic claimant and defendant work and are approachable and pleasant.’
‘There is good strength in depth at Cobden House.’
Clerking
‘Steven Tobias heads the civil team and is very competent and engaging. Colin Harrision is also excellent. A really approachable and experienced team.’
‘Excellent service all round and particularly welcoming and helpful client care from Maureen Shaw.’
‘Martin Leach, who is the Head Clerk at Chambers, is excellent in his role; he is accommodating, will make sure that Counsel is available, provides an outstanding service on all cases and maintains a professional working relationship. He is a credit to Chambers.’
‘Steven Tobias will go the extra mile to help out and is always easy to deal with.’
‘Steven Tobias very approachable and efficient and provides a friendly reception.’
St John's Buildings
St John’s Buildings ‘is one of the strongest sets in the North, with a true depth of experience.’ Its members act for both defendants and claimants in cases involving fatal accidents, road traffic accidents, accidents at work and industrial disease. Peter Harrison acted for a defendant nightclub after a person fell seven metres from a fire escape outside a night club, sustaining a serious brain injury. Philip Grundy practices in all areas of personal injury, and he specialises in cases involving brain injury and amputees.
Testimonials
Set
‘St Johns Building is a very strong set with a good range and number of very capable Counsel in the field of personal injury.’
‘Good availability of counsel and they provide good quality training.’
‘The set is one of the strongest sets in the North with a true depth of experience and available counsel.’
‘St Johns Buildings is a very professional set of chambers covering a wide range of areas across a significant area of the country. This enables them to have Counsel available to assist on matters at relatively short notice and still with a good turnaround time.’
‘St John’s Buildings are a reliable, professional and intelligent set.’
Clerking
‘There is very good clerking staff at this Chambers, with a notable mention for Michael Johnston. The Clerking Team are always quick at responding to enquiries and are helpful in diary matters. The Fees Team deal with matters promptly.’
‘The clerks are very approachable and easy to work with. Martin Craggs is particularly approachable and helpful.’
‘Always friendly and happy to help. If there have been any issues, such as preferred Barrister not being available, these have always been dealt with speedily and pragmatically.’
‘Martin Craggs, assistant senior clerk for PI and clinical negligence, ensures clerking is undertaken at a very high level.’
‘The clerks are very helpful and responsive. Matthew Smith in particular has been of considerable assistance in arranging Conferences, JSMs, court bookings and in agreeing sensible fees.’
18 St John Street Chambers
18 St John Street Chambers has ‘great expertise in personal injury, covering cases of all nature and value’. Elahe Youshani handles cases involving road traffic accidents, employers’ liability, personal liability, industrial disease and occupiers’ liability. Head of the personal injury department Kane Simons primarily acts for claimants and is highly adept at handling catastrophic injury cases.
Testimonials
Set
‘The Chambers are a welcoming set with great expertise in personal injury, covering cases of all nature and value. They also provide great online training courses that are of great practical use.’
’18 SJS are moving up the table with some skilled individuals in high value work.’
’18SJS has counsel with strong knowledge of personal injury claims and they offer training which is in-depth and useful to solicitors.’
’18 St John offers significant strength in personal injury and have a number of highly experienced barrister who are able to offer advice at short notice. The barristers are approachable and willing to advise outside of normal channels if needed.’
‘Always approachable and willing to help.’
Clerking
‘Clerks are helpful and friendly. Katie Brown is always super responsive and efficient.’
‘Katie Brown is a star. All you would ever wish for from a clerk, both from the barristers and solicitors view.’
‘Clerks are very efficient and organised. They provide more than just a service, but cater to your every need.’
‘The clerks provide a good service as case strengths and weakness are identified clearly and ways to move forward addressed. The clerks are very helpful and act promptly when instructions are sent.’
‘Very good clerks who are organised and friendly.’
Atlantic Chambers
Atlantic Chambers' members specialise in all aspects of personal injury work, including industrial injury and disease cases. Deputy head of chambers Andrew Pickering has expertise in serious personal injury and industrial disease cases. Michael Armstrong divides his practice between personal injury and clinical negligence work, including some work in the policing context.
Testimonials
Set
‘The training the set offers is very helpful.’
‘It is a reliable chambers and the members will go out of their way to service their solicitors.’
‘The chambers are responsive and accommodating. They are prepared to offer and suggest alternative Counsel if the preferred counsel is not available on a given date.’
‘Counsel will try their best to make themselves available, and where preferred counsel is not available, they will offer another suitable counsel.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are friendly and helpful.’
‘The clerks are very pleasant and will always try and assist. Lee Cadwallader operates a tight ship and will find solutions to tight timetabling.’
‘Lee Cadwallader is very effective. Nothing is too much trouble and he will go out of his way to assist in any way he can in relation to availability. He is a pleasure to work with.’