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Chambers of Charles Prior
Atlantic Chambers
4-6 COOK STREET
LIVERPOOL
L2 9QU
England

Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence Tier 3

The members of the clinical negligence team at Atlantic Chambers act solely on behalf of claimants and they handle a wide range of cases, including complex obstetric, orthopaedic, surgical and neurological cases, matters regarding general practice, psychiatry and dentistry-related cases. Elizabeth Francis almost exclusively works on clinical negligence cases, and is highly skilled in mandates concerning delayed diagnosis. John Benson KC, who is another notable name in the clinical negligence space, leads the team.

Northern Circuit > Personal injury Tier 4

Atlantic Chambers is active in a range of personal injury cases. Andrew Pickering is deputy head of chambers, which is also home to Michael Armstrong, who divides his practice between personal injury and clinical negligence work, including some work in police-related matters.

Leading Juniors

Ranked: Tier 2
Andrew Pickering – Atlantic Chambers ‘Andrew is hard-working and diligent, tactically astute, and well-prepared for conference work and he provides a high standard of written work when instructed to prepare papers such as pleadings and advice notes.’
Ranked: Tier 3

Testimonials

‘Excellent all-round clerking team. Lee Cadwallader is the head clerk and he is very friendly and approachable.’

‘The clerks are helpful and will ensure the barrister is updated should any message be provided in a timely manner.’

‘Very approachable clerks and all are helpful.’

‘The clerks are always helpful and enquires are dealt with promptly.’

‘The clerks are very good. Atlantic Chambers is one of the best at responding promptly and will go the extra mile to move other commitments if something urgent needs to be accommodated.’

‘Atlantic Chambers is a strong set.’

‘Atlantic Chambers has a lot of experience in handling claims.’

Northern Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence

Northern Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy

Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax

Leading Juniors

David GreenAtlantic Chambers ‘David is an excellent barrister with great people skills. He is very technical and has a keen attention to detail, he is very good with clients, and he a go-to Chancery barrister.’
Ranked: Tier 3