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Exchange Chambers Offices
Exchange Chambers
ONE DERBY SQUARE
LIVERPOOL
L2 9XX
England
Exchange Chambers > The Legal 500 Rankings
Northern Circuit > Commercial litigation Tier 1
Exchange Chambers is praised for having ‘exceptional barristers of all levels of experience’ who work on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including corporate and personal insolvency work, shareholder, company and partnership disputes, and commercial fraud. Giles Maynard-Connor KC‘s practice has a strong focus on corporate fraud whilst Lawrence McDonald acts for companies, individuals, office holders and public bodies. Stephen Connolly specialises in shareholder and partnership disputes and Carly Sandbach is highly adept at in commercial litigation cases, representing banks, multi-national companies, small businesses, professional services firms and private individuals.2021 Silks
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‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth in commercial, chancery and general litigation matters. They have a broad range exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘One of the leading chambers in this area, if not the pre-eminent one outside of London – a very good roster of barristers.’
‘Exchange chambers is a go-to set in Manchester.’
‘Exchange are comfortably the best set outside of London.’
‘Exchange are a strong Manchester Chambers with a wide selection of counsel on offer across all levels.
Clerking
‘The clerks are generally responsive. The are very good and responsive – Joe Mawson is always very helpful and quick to assist.’
Northern Circuit > Company and insolvency Tier 1
Exchange Chambers is a ‘go-to set in the north for insolvency matters’, offering broad-ranging expertise across shareholder and partnership disputes, directors’ disqualification proceedings, breaches of fiduciary duties, derivative claims, unfair prejudice petitions and corporate insolvency. Giles Maynard-Connor KC‘s insolvency practice focuses on both corporate and personal contentious work, and he handles work in the Cayman Islands and Gibraltar. Carly Sandbach is also recommended with a strong insolvency practice; she is highly adept at handling directors’ disqualification proceedings and public interest winding up petitions. Richard Tetlow and Ian Tucker are also key members of the set.2021 Silks
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‘Exchange are a go-to set in the north for insolvency matters. They are very responsive and take a commercial approach.’
‘Great for insolvency work with a wide range of abilities and experience levels.’
‘Exchange is the best insolvency set in Manchester – high quality barristers with strength in depth at all levels.’
‘Good service from Exchange Chambers; they are a go-to set. They have a range of strong commercial practitioners, and someone is always available to pick up urgent work.’
‘Very good across the piece; the juniors are very capable with a strong senior tier.’
Clerking
‘Nicole Haigh is very responsive and pricing is very reasonable.’
Northern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud) Tier 1
Key areas of work for the ‘highly regarded‘ members of Exchange Chambers include murder, financial crime, sexual abuse and drug offences, and the set is praised as ‘one of the leading sets in the North of England‘. John Jones KC has an established criminal practice, and recently acted for the defendant a manslaughter case concerning a victim choking on a bone after being fed whilst asleep. The set also houses Ben Myers KC, who handles murder and money laundering cases, as well as drug trafficking and organised crime matters. Richard Littler KC is another name of note and has expertise in cases regarding terrorism, fraud and organised crime. David Temkin KC has a thriving criminal law practice and recently acted for the defendant in a case regarding the murder of a retired Liverpool Crown Prosecution Service lawyer. Charlotte Kenny handles serious cases of fraud and sexual offences, and also recently successfully defended a man who was acquitted of attempted murder. Richard Brigden joined the team from Garden Court North Chambers in January 2022.Leading Silks
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‘Excellent set of Chambers with the most highly regarded Barristers in the city. The relationship they build with instructing solicitors is invaluable . The training programme offered throughout the year is very helpful. The newsletters are a great source of information as to recent developments in the case law.’
‘Exchange Chambers is one of the leading sets in the North of England. They do have significant strength in depth and are a chambers that provide training and seminars.’
‘Exchange Chambers is an excellent chambers for crime with quality in depth.’
‘Exchange are one of the leading sets in Manchester with a huge range of experienced Counsel.’
‘The set are very strong, particularly at the top end. They have a number of individuals that stand out due to their ability.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are responsive and friendly. Andy Leech is a stand out clerk with many years experience who offers a top quality service.’
Northern Circuit > IT, telecoms and data protection Tier 1
The members of Exchange Chambers are highly adept in advising private individuals and companies on GDPR matters and claims regarding the Freedom of Information Act, as well as group actions involving data breaches. Louis Browne KC handles significant data breach claims for individuals and companies where third parties have breached personal and sensitive data, and he has previously advised the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Of recent note is Browne’s instruction on a group claim against Ticketmaster following a significant data breach in June 2018.Northern Circuit > Personal injury Tier 1
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.Leading Silks
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‘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.’
Northern Circuit > Professional disciplinary law Tier 1
The members at Exchange Chambers have broad ranging expertise in professional disciplinary actions, representing medical and healthcare professionals and members of the police force. Richard Littler KC is active in defending Police Federation members in misconduct tribunals and before the Police Appeals Tribunals. Nicholas Walker is also notable in acting for police officers. Jason MacAdam is also a key member.Leading Juniors
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‘Chambers are very easy to deal with. Facilities are well appointed and the staff on the front desk very helpful.’
Clerking
‘The clerks that I deal with are always prepared to go the extra mile when I need urgent assistance.’
Dispute resolution > Mediators Tier 2
Paul Johnson
- Exchange Chambers
Paul Johnson at Exchange Chambers is 'always very well prepared and completely focused on getting a deal. In my view, he is the best in the business'. Focused exclusively on mediating since 2006, Johnson has conducted over 900 mediations to date, including banking, commercial, trustee, construction, employment, IP and partnership disputes, along with property and professional negligence claims. In the world of sport, Johnson has handled commercial disputes involving both county cricket and football.Paul Kirtley – Exchange Chambers
An accredited civil and commercial and workplace mediator, Exchange Chambers‘ Paul Kirtley 'has considerable empathy and uses this with great ability. This is a unique quality I have not seen in other mediators and sets him apart. When this is combined with his wide legal knowledge, it makes him invaluable'. Kirtley has an active offshore mediation practice, particularly in the Isle of Man, where he frequently mediates significant claims.
Northern Circuit > Administrative and public law (including civil liberties and human rights) Tier 2
Exchange Chambers’ members have substantial expertise in handling judicial review claims before the Administrative Court, acting for both claimants and defendants. Its clients include government departments, local authorities, regulated bodies, private care providers, and private litigants. Police disciplinary work is also an area of focus for the set. Public law and judicial review expert Louis Browne KC acted for Liverpool City Council in the first case to consider the scope of statutory provisions concerning the grant of indemnity for serving members of Council. Brynmor Adams acts exclusively for public authorities, which is demonstrated in his involvement in R (on the application of the Governing Body of X) v Ofsted, a case concerning a local authority controlled school applying for a High Court injunction to restrain publication of a critical inspection report. David Sandiford is also a key name in defending police officers in civil claims.Leading Juniors
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Clerking
‘Dave Haley and Tom Gornall are excellent Clerks and have always provided a very good service.’
Northern Circuit > Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety) Tier 2
The financial fraud and crime team at Exchange Chambers represent clients in a wide range of cases, including bribery and corporate, investment, tax and insurance fraud, as well as cartel activity. John Jones KC has a strong practice in money laundering, corporate fraud and insider dealing. Ian Whitehurst has a focus on health and safety, environmental, information and revenue law, as is displayed in his prosecuting of a construction company that failed to undertake safety measures to protect an exterior wall to their construction site, which subsequently collapsed, crushing a small child on the way to school (HSE v Gurmfitt Properties).Leading Silks
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Set
‘Exchange Chambers is a great set with a wealth of experienced barristers specialising in different areas.’
‘Exchange Chambers is a superb set. It provides a full-strength service across three major Northern cities. It is able to offer strength in depth across a wide spectrum of practice areas.’
‘Exchange Chambers’ size means it can always offer Counsel who are recognised as leaders in their respective fields. It regularly holds accredited seminars throughout a year across each of its practice areas.’
‘Exchange Chambers is an excellent set.’
‘The set is very strong and any returns are dealt with properly by experienced counsel. There is a breadth of expertise in the set, with some very big-hitters in most areas of the law.’
Clerking
‘Chambers has a very experienced, settled and skilled Criminal clerking team. The Clerks are well resourced, proactive and effective.’
Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax Tier 2
Members at Exchange Chambers thrive in Chancery, probate and tax law matters. Scott Redpath and George Rowell both have expertise in tax law mandates, and John Waiting is noted for his work in property, company law, wills and probate. Andrew Williams has a property-based Chancery practice and Andrew Vinson has expertise in company, insolvency, property and contractual matters.Leading Juniors
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‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth in commercial, chancery and general litigation matters. They have a broad range of exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘Wide range of skills and expertise across chancery work. A ‘go to’ Chambers for many disputes.’
‘This exceptional set has a number of silks and there are a number of very capable juniors to take up the case on the client’s behalf.’
‘The training hosted by Exchange Chambers is good.’
‘It is appreciated that they aim to provide London quality in the north.’
Clerking
‘Joe Mawson develops excellent relationships with instructing solicitors with his helpful and responsive approach.’
Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence Tier 2
Exchange Chambers has a thriving clinical negligence department. Gerard Martin KC, Matthew Stockwell and Chris Gutteridge all specialise in brain and spinal injury cases, as well as claims for amputees, whilst David Knifton KC‘s practice focuses on high value obstetric injuries, failures or delays in diagnosis and consent issues on behalf of claimants. Knifton KC and Gutteridge represented the claimant in a case after a woman with a back injury underwent surgery, during which her blood pressure was allowed to drop and she suffered a spinal stroke. Bill Braithwaite KC and Kevin Naylor are also key names in this area, and Christopher Barnes KC was appointed Silk in the 2022 round.Leading Silks
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‘One of the leading personal injury and clinical negligence sets, not only on the Northern Circuit, but nationally, with a fantastic team of silks and juniors.’
‘Exchange chambers are a well-established, leading chambers that rivals any other in the North West. They are a leading chambers for Claimant clinical negligence and personal injury and have extensive strength in depth with great Barristers, senior management and clerks. Exchange chambers is an excellent set of chambers with a very good clerking service.’
‘Exchange Chambers are an outstanding set of Chambers. They are always able to deliver a fantastic service. During lockdown, Chambers provided a superb virtual training programme for personal injury claims, as well as clinical negligence claims which proved to be hugely beneficial and invaluable.’
Exchange offer a strong team of clinical negligence barristers across all levels and often provides additional support to our firm by way of bespoke training. Both clerks and counsel are very accommodating and supportive.’
‘Exchange Chambers has strength in depth and number of counsel. They always have counsel available for hearings and interlocutory applications. I have attended a number of their training days which are always interesting and educational.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are fantastic at accommodating their clients, always going the extra mile. Rachel Williams is superb. Josh Finn is great. They are responsive, prompt, efficient and helpful. A real joy to communicate with. Will set up meetings at a moments notice and nothing is too much for them.’
Northern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries Tier 2
Exchange Chambers has been praised as a ‘superb set‘ and its members represent a wide range of individuals and groups, including trade unions, clinical practitioners, government bodies, and members of the police force and emergency services. Key areas of expertise for the department include inquests and inquiries relating to deaths in police and prison custody as well as in psychiatric institutions, and fatal accidents at work. Louis Browne KC has substantial experience acting for families and public sector clients and is involved in both the Grenfell and Manchester Arena Inquiries. The set is also home to David Sandiford , who receives frequent instructions from the Government Legal Department.Leading Silks
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‘A superb set covering the entire spectrum of law. Their training sessions have also touched on the subjects which are relevant and topical, provided by the experts in the field and have been to an excellent standard.’
‘Exchange is a very set strong.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are friendly, energetic and motivated by the Senior Clerks, particularly Nick Buckley, who gets the job done.’
‘The clerks are excellent and responsive.’
Northern Circuit > Professional negligence Tier 2
The ‘fantastic’ Exchange Chambers is praised as ‘a strong set and one of the go-to sets in Manchester.’ Professional negligence specialist George Rowell has a strong background in tax law, and he mostly acts in claims against accountants and tax advisors, in addition to disputes involving solicitors, IFAs and surveyors. James Malam has significant expertise acting across a range of disputes for both claimants and defendants, including claims against those in the legal and financial services, as well as in niche professions such as agronomists.Leading Juniors
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‘Exchange is a strong set and one of the go-to sets in Manchester.’
‘A fantastic set with a range of services, counsel are of exceptional quality and great to work with.’
‘Counsel have always done a good job. Exchange Chambers’ periodic construction seminars are good.’
‘Exchange is now viewed as one of the premier sets in Manchester with a great range of expertise and experience. A force to be reckoned with.’
Clerking
‘They are efficient and pleasant to deal with.’
‘Nick Buckley is outstanding.’
Northern Circuit > Property and construction Tier 2
The members of Exchange Chambers have broad ranging expertise across planning and highways cases, disputes concerning conveyancing and registered land, residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters, and boundaries, easements and rights of way mandates, both public and private. Andrew Williams‘ practice is entirely dedicated to real estate litigation and Lawrence McDonald acts for companies, individuals, and public bodies. Simon Whitfield has vast experience in construction matters. Brynmor Adams has a strong focus on tenant and landlord litigation. In July 2022 Paul Burns was appointed to the circuit bench.Leading Juniors
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‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth and they have a broad range exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘All aspects of the service as a whole from this set are excellent. They have strength-in-depth, good availability, and host regular training programmes and conferences.’
‘Exchange has a range of counsel available, specialising in property disputes, of varying expertise.’
‘Excellent chambers with some very impressive Counsel. Good training programmes too.’
‘Excellent Chambers from Pupils to Silks; they are not only extremely bright, but they are also nice people!’
Clerking
‘Very responsive and helpful clerks who go the extra mile to assist a solicitor – Joe Mawson is brilliant.’
Northern Circuit > Social housing Tier 2
The members at Exchange Chambers have broad ranging social housing expertise. Brynmor Adams is a name of note, with a strong focus on acting for local authorities in housing fraud cases, including claims involving subletting and false succession. In July 2022 Paul Burns was appointed to the circuit bench.Leading Juniors
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‘The set provides excellent training sessions and webinars that cover a wide range of relevant topics. Chambers is fortunate to have many barristers who are masters of their craft.’
‘Very good set of Chambers for Housing Management work, nearly always have someone suitable available and they offer regular free training.’
‘Attended an online training session which was useful.’
‘I have always found Exchange Chambers extremely efficient and never had an issue with availability of counsel.’
Clerking
‘Sarah Rotheram and Neil Wright are both diligent and extremely helpful.’
‘All the clerks are very good and very responsive to communications.’
North Eastern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud) Tier 3
Exchange Chambers in Leeds has ‘expertise in all areas of criminal law‘. In recent instructions of note, the ‘incredibly hardworking‘ Christopher Tehrani KC prosecuted a man who was convicted simultaneously of the murder of Susan Waring, who disappeared in January 2019, and of 19 offences of historic violence against other females over a 24-year period. In a separate matter, Nicholas Johnson KC acted for the defence in a case involving the death of a 3-month-old baby; the defendant was acquitted of murder but was convicted of and received a 9-year sentence for manslaughter. At the junior end, Victoria Smith-Swain has established strength in handling defence work, and Andrew Petterson ‘s recent caseload involves high-value fraud and serious sexual offences.Leading Silks
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‘Good depth of junior counsel.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are personable and are able to quickly provide you with resolutions to any listing issues or if you require counsel urgently.’
North Eastern Circuit > Personal injury Tier 3
At Exchange Chambers, the team of ‘very astute counsel‘ is regularly instructed for defendants and claimants across a broad spectrum of complex personal injury cases. Pankaj Madan has a wealth of experience in subtle and catastrophic brain injury claims, and the ‘personable and persuasive‘ Paul Kirtley is sought after for his solid track record advising on cases including serious road traffic accidents, fatal accidents and spinal injuries. Simon Ross is ‘approachable‘, ‘very good with clients‘ and ‘has a great eye for detail‘.Leading Juniors
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‘Good quality counsel.’
‘A solid set with an excellent reputation.’
‘Good set with strength in depth.’
Clerking
‘All the clerks are friendly, efficient and responsive.’
‘The clerks have a very positive ‘can do’ approach; nothing is too much trouble and there is always an effective solution.’
‘Very prompt and always helpful.’
Northern Circuit > Family and children law Tier 3
Exchange Chambers ‘is a well respected set of chambers with a particular expertise in representing parents and children within the range of private and public law proceedings.’ Judith Fordham is the head of the financial remedy group team and specialises in matrimonial finance, whilst Julie Forsyth leads the children’s family team. Forsyth has expertise in representing parents, relatives and intervenors facing allegations of physical and sexual abuse. Sheren Guirguis was appointed as a District Judge in November 2021.Leading Juniors: Child Law (Public and Private)
Leading Juniors: Divorce and Financial Remedy
Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers are excellent – if the preferred barrister is not available, they do their best to get someone with the right qualities to deal with a particular matter, ensuring that the clients needs are always met. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are a very professional and helpful chambers.’
‘Exchange Chambers is a well respected set of chambers with a particular expertise in representing parents and children within the range of private and public law proceedings.’
‘Excellent team of public law barristers at this set.’
‘Top class legal advice and representation from this well established set of experienced barristers. Excellence is the key word here on all levels.’
‘Exchange have a strong family set with a good spread of knowledge and experience.’
Clerking
‘Mark Shannon could not do enough to accommodate clients. He is flexible and easy to contact, even out of hours. Excellent service provider.’
North Eastern Circuit > Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)
North Eastern Circuit > Company and insolvency
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North Eastern Circuit > Clinical negligence
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North Eastern Circuit > Commercial litigation
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North Eastern Circuit > Employment
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North Eastern Circuit > Professional disciplinary law
North Eastern Circuit > Property and construction
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Northern Circuit > Employment
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Northern Circuit > Costs
Northern Circuit > Intellectual property
Northern Circuit > Planning and environment
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Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Administrative and public law (including civil liberties and human rights)
Exchange Chambers’ members have substantial expertise in handling judicial review claims before the Administrative Court, acting for both claimants and defendants. Its clients include government departments, local authorities, regulated bodies, private care providers, and private litigants. Police disciplinary work is also an area of focus for the set. Public law and judicial review expert Louis Browne KC acted for Liverpool City Council in the first case to consider the scope of statutory provisions concerning the grant of indemnity for serving members of Council. Brynmor Adams acts exclusively for public authorities, which is demonstrated in his involvement in R (on the application of the Governing Body of X) v Ofsted, a case concerning a local authority controlled school applying for a High Court injunction to restrain publication of a critical inspection report. David Sandiford is also a key name in defending police officers in civil claims.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Clerking
‘Dave Haley and Tom Gornall are excellent Clerks and have always provided a very good service.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)
The financial fraud and crime team at Exchange Chambers represent clients in a wide range of cases, including bribery and corporate, investment, tax and insurance fraud, as well as cartel activity. John Jones KC has a strong practice in money laundering, corporate fraud and insider dealing. Ian Whitehurst has a focus on health and safety, environmental, information and revenue law, as is displayed in his prosecuting of a construction company that failed to undertake safety measures to protect an exterior wall to their construction site, which subsequently collapsed, crushing a small child on the way to school (HSE v Gurmfitt Properties).Leading Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers is a great set with a wealth of experienced barristers specialising in different areas.’
‘Exchange Chambers is a superb set. It provides a full-strength service across three major Northern cities. It is able to offer strength in depth across a wide spectrum of practice areas.’
‘Exchange Chambers’ size means it can always offer Counsel who are recognised as leaders in their respective fields. It regularly holds accredited seminars throughout a year across each of its practice areas.’
‘Exchange Chambers is an excellent set.’
‘The set is very strong and any returns are dealt with properly by experienced counsel. There is a breadth of expertise in the set, with some very big-hitters in most areas of the law.’
Clerking
‘Chambers has a very experienced, settled and skilled Criminal clerking team. The Clerks are well resourced, proactive and effective.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
Key areas of work for the ‘highly regarded‘ members of Exchange Chambers include murder, financial crime, sexual abuse and drug offences, and the set is praised as ‘one of the leading sets in the North of England‘. John Jones KC has an established criminal practice, and recently acted for the defendant a manslaughter case concerning a victim choking on a bone after being fed whilst asleep. The set also houses Ben Myers KC, who handles murder and money laundering cases, as well as drug trafficking and organised crime matters. Richard Littler KC is another name of note and has expertise in cases regarding terrorism, fraud and organised crime. David Temkin KC has a thriving criminal law practice and recently acted for the defendant in a case regarding the murder of a retired Liverpool Crown Prosecution Service lawyer. Charlotte Kenny handles serious cases of fraud and sexual offences, and also recently successfully defended a man who was acquitted of attempted murder. Richard Brigden joined the team from Garden Court North Chambers in January 2022.Leading Silks
2021 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘Excellent set of Chambers with the most highly regarded Barristers in the city. The relationship they build with instructing solicitors is invaluable . The training programme offered throughout the year is very helpful. The newsletters are a great source of information as to recent developments in the case law.’
‘Exchange Chambers is one of the leading sets in the North of England. They do have significant strength in depth and are a chambers that provide training and seminars.’
‘Exchange Chambers is an excellent chambers for crime with quality in depth.’
‘Exchange are one of the leading sets in Manchester with a huge range of experienced Counsel.’
‘The set are very strong, particularly at the top end. They have a number of individuals that stand out due to their ability.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are responsive and friendly. Andy Leech is a stand out clerk with many years experience who offers a top quality service.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Employment
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Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries
Exchange Chambers has been praised as a ‘superb set‘ and its members represent a wide range of individuals and groups, including trade unions, clinical practitioners, government bodies, and members of the police force and emergency services. Key areas of expertise for the department include inquests and inquiries relating to deaths in police and prison custody as well as in psychiatric institutions, and fatal accidents at work. Louis Browne KC has substantial experience acting for families and public sector clients and is involved in both the Grenfell and Manchester Arena Inquiries. The set is also home to David Sandiford , who receives frequent instructions from the Government Legal Department.Leading Silks
Testimonials
Set
‘A superb set covering the entire spectrum of law. Their training sessions have also touched on the subjects which are relevant and topical, provided by the experts in the field and have been to an excellent standard.’
‘Exchange is a very set strong.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are friendly, energetic and motivated by the Senior Clerks, particularly Nick Buckley, who gets the job done.’
‘The clerks are excellent and responsive.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > IT, telecoms and data protection
The members of Exchange Chambers are highly adept in advising private individuals and companies on GDPR matters and claims regarding the Freedom of Information Act, as well as group actions involving data breaches. Louis Browne KC handles significant data breach claims for individuals and companies where third parties have breached personal and sensitive data, and he has previously advised the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Of recent note is Browne’s instruction on a group claim against Ticketmaster following a significant data breach in June 2018.Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Personal injury
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.Leading Silks
2022 Silks
Leading Juniors
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.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence
Exchange Chambers has a thriving clinical negligence department. Gerard Martin KC, Matthew Stockwell and Chris Gutteridge all specialise in brain and spinal injury cases, as well as claims for amputees, whilst David Knifton KC‘s practice focuses on high value obstetric injuries, failures or delays in diagnosis and consent issues on behalf of claimants. Knifton KC and Gutteridge represented the claimant in a case after a woman with a back injury underwent surgery, during which her blood pressure was allowed to drop and she suffered a spinal stroke. Bill Braithwaite KC and Kevin Naylor are also key names in this area, and Christopher Barnes KC was appointed Silk in the 2022 round.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
Set
‘One of the leading personal injury and clinical negligence sets, not only on the Northern Circuit, but nationally, with a fantastic team of silks and juniors.’
‘Exchange chambers are a well-established, leading chambers that rivals any other in the North West. They are a leading chambers for Claimant clinical negligence and personal injury and have extensive strength in depth with great Barristers, senior management and clerks. Exchange chambers is an excellent set of chambers with a very good clerking service.’
‘Exchange Chambers are an outstanding set of Chambers. They are always able to deliver a fantastic service. During lockdown, Chambers provided a superb virtual training programme for personal injury claims, as well as clinical negligence claims which proved to be hugely beneficial and invaluable.’
Exchange offer a strong team of clinical negligence barristers across all levels and often provides additional support to our firm by way of bespoke training. Both clerks and counsel are very accommodating and supportive.’
‘Exchange Chambers has strength in depth and number of counsel. They always have counsel available for hearings and interlocutory applications. I have attended a number of their training days which are always interesting and educational.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are fantastic at accommodating their clients, always going the extra mile. Rachel Williams is superb. Josh Finn is great. They are responsive, prompt, efficient and helpful. A real joy to communicate with. Will set up meetings at a moments notice and nothing is too much for them.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Company and insolvency
2021 Silks
Leading Juniors
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Family and children law
Exchange Chambers ‘is a well respected set of chambers with a particular expertise in representing parents and children within the range of private and public law proceedings.’ Judith Fordham is the head of the financial remedy group team and specialises in matrimonial finance, whilst Julie Forsyth leads the children’s family team. Forsyth has expertise in representing parents, relatives and intervenors facing allegations of physical and sexual abuse. Sheren Guirguis was appointed as a District Judge in November 2021.Leading Juniors: Child Law (Public and Private)
Leading Juniors: Divorce and Financial Remedy
Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers are excellent – if the preferred barrister is not available, they do their best to get someone with the right qualities to deal with a particular matter, ensuring that the clients needs are always met. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are a very professional and helpful chambers.’
‘Exchange Chambers is a well respected set of chambers with a particular expertise in representing parents and children within the range of private and public law proceedings.’
‘Excellent team of public law barristers at this set.’
‘Top class legal advice and representation from this well established set of experienced barristers. Excellence is the key word here on all levels.’
‘Exchange have a strong family set with a good spread of knowledge and experience.’
Clerking
‘Mark Shannon could not do enough to accommodate clients. He is flexible and easy to contact, even out of hours. Excellent service provider.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Professional disciplinary law
The members at Exchange Chambers have broad ranging expertise in professional disciplinary actions, representing medical and healthcare professionals and members of the police force. Richard Littler KC is active in defending Police Federation members in misconduct tribunals and before the Police Appeals Tribunals. Nicholas Walker is also notable in acting for police officers. Jason MacAdam is also a key member.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘Chambers are very easy to deal with. Facilities are well appointed and the staff on the front desk very helpful.’
Clerking
‘The clerks that I deal with are always prepared to go the extra mile when I need urgent assistance.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Property and construction
The members of Exchange Chambers have broad ranging expertise across planning and highways cases, disputes concerning conveyancing and registered land, residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters, and boundaries, easements and rights of way mandates, both public and private. Andrew Williams‘ practice is entirely dedicated to real estate litigation and Lawrence McDonald acts for companies, individuals, and public bodies. Simon Whitfield has vast experience in construction matters. Brynmor Adams has a strong focus on tenant and landlord litigation. In July 2022 Paul Burns was appointed to the circuit bench.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth and they have a broad range exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘All aspects of the service as a whole from this set are excellent. They have strength-in-depth, good availability, and host regular training programmes and conferences.’
‘Exchange has a range of counsel available, specialising in property disputes, of varying expertise.’
‘Excellent chambers with some very impressive Counsel. Good training programmes too.’
‘Excellent Chambers from Pupils to Silks; they are not only extremely bright, but they are also nice people!’
Clerking
‘Very responsive and helpful clerks who go the extra mile to assist a solicitor – Joe Mawson is brilliant.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax
Members at Exchange Chambers thrive in Chancery, probate and tax law matters. Scott Redpath and George Rowell both have expertise in tax law mandates, and John Waiting is noted for his work in property, company law, wills and probate. Andrew Williams has a property-based Chancery practice and Andrew Vinson has expertise in company, insolvency, property and contractual matters.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘Exchange Chambers offers considerable strength in depth in commercial, chancery and general litigation matters. They have a broad range of exceptional barristers of all levels of experience available to advise as and when required.’
‘Wide range of skills and expertise across chancery work. A ‘go to’ Chambers for many disputes.’
‘This exceptional set has a number of silks and there are a number of very capable juniors to take up the case on the client’s behalf.’
‘The training hosted by Exchange Chambers is good.’
‘It is appreciated that they aim to provide London quality in the north.’
Clerking
‘Joe Mawson develops excellent relationships with instructing solicitors with his helpful and responsive approach.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Commercial litigation
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Exchange Chambers > Set Profile
Exchange Chambers is a multidisciplinary progressive northern powerhouse set, with offices in Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester.
The set: Exchange Chambers is an award-winning, full service set of barristers’ chambers in Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds with a proven track record in all major areas of law. We are one of the largest and most well-resourced chambers in England and Wales. This allows us to provide strength in depth and an unparalleled level of service and cover.
With over 200 members, including 23 silks, many of our barristers are recognised as leaders in their field. Consistently ranked as a leading national set, we develop strong relationships with our clients to ensure that we understand their requirements and deliver outstanding service. We aspire to excellence in everything we do, complementing technical legal knowledge with astute commercial advice.
At a time of unprecedented change in the legal services marketplace, Exchange Chambers’ progressive approach and multi-disciplinary expertise has been recognised through a number of high profile industry awards. Our barristers and clerks are approachable, easy to work with and make things happen.
Work undertaken
Alternative dispute resolution: Chambers covers all forms of ADR including arbitration, adjudication, dispute resolution boards, expert determination, early neutral evaluation and mediation across all practice areas.
Commercial: The set is widely acclaimed for its complete range of commercial services including insolvency, professional negligence, commercial fraud, property, shareholder, company and partnership disputes, banking, construction and planning. The set also has expertise in a number of niche areas including competition, intellectual property and tax.
Credit hire: Chambers is home to a specialist team of barristers with particular expertise in the complex and ever-evolving field of credit hire law. Counsel are accustomed to tackling all issues of hire as well as issues of illegality, fraud, and more challenging points of law and procedure.
Crime: Comprising 85 members, including 12 silks, the criminal team is one of the largest, most successful teams in the UK. 40 are Category 4 Prosecutors. The team provides representation at all stages of a case, including pre-charge, trial and appeal. We have extensive experience in fraud and financial crime, and cover niche areas such as cybercrime and data protection.
Employment: The team covers the full range of employment work. Its members are regularly instructed by large private sector employment and public sector organisations such as NHS trusts and local authorities.
Family:The team is highly experienced in all matters of family law, including both public and private children law and financial relief matters.
Inquests and inquiries: Chambers has a strong reputation in this area. Our barristers have been involved in some of the largest public inquiries in the UK. The team has a particular unrivalled depth of experience in relation to the healthcare sector. Three members of chambers sit as Assistant Deputy Coroners.
Local government and social housing: This specialist department is independently acclaimed as ‘first class’ and boasts an enviable record advising and representing local authorities and social housing providers across the country on the full range of issues faced by such organisations. Members of the department frequently advise and appear in high profile and test case litigation before local courts as well as the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The team works alongside other specialist departments within chambers where appropriate to ensure that they provide the very highest standards of service.
Personal injury and clinical negligence: The extensive team handles claimant / defendant personal injury, clinical negligence and industrial disease work. Members have an exceptional reputation handling high value cases involving catastrophic injuries. There are also a number of barristers who deal with niche matters such as military claims, claims for amputees and complex pain disorders.
Public law and judicial review: Exchange Chambers has a strong team spanning the full range of specialist areas within chambers including education, human rights, housing, local government, immigration, licensing, community care and mental health.
Regulatory: Chambers has dedicated teams providing specialist advice and representation across a range of regulatory fields including environmental regulation, health and safety, healthcare, professional discipline, police law and inquests.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Head of Chambers | Bill Braithwaite KC | ||
| Chief Executive | Jonathan I'Anson | ||
| Chambers Director (Liverpool) | Neil Wright | ||
| Chambers Director (Manchester) | Nick Buckley | ||
| Chambers Director (Leeds) | Ian Spencer |
Barrister Profiles
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 | Mr Mark Ainsworth | Mark has an extensive criminal and regulatory practice involving both prosecution and… | View Profile |
 | Mr Christopher Allen | Chris has a well-established personal injury practice, dealing exclusively with multi-track litigation… | View Profile |
 | Ms Charlotte Atherton | Charlotte is a specialist criminal practitioner with experience in a wide range… | View Profile |
 | Ms Kyra Badman | Kyra is a talented junior and has a well-established criminal practice. She… | View Profile |
 | Ms Tammi Bannon | Tammi practises exclusively in family law, with expertise in all aspects of… | View Profile |
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| Mr Chris Barnes | Chris practises exclusively in the areas of personal injury, clinical negligence and… | View Profile |
 | Ms Olivia Beesley | Olivia enjoys a practice of both defence and prosecution work, and is… | View Profile |
 | Mr Ben Berkson | Ben has a varied practice in both the Magistrates Court and the… | View Profile |
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| Mr David Birrell | David has a busy criminal practice with specialisms in serious crime, professional… | View Profile |
 | Mr Rupert Bowers | Rupert is a Door Tenant at Exchange Chambers. Rupert maintains a broad… | View Profile |
 | Mr Bill Braithwaite | Brain injury guru Bill Braithwaite QC “makes a difference” to any complex… | View Profile |
 | Ms Elizabeth Brennan | Public Law Elizabeth has experience of acting for local authorities, parents, intervenors… | View Profile |
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| Mr Louis Browne | Louis is an experienced and well known civil practitioner, who has wide-ranging… | View Profile |
 | Mr Paul Burns | Paul is Head of the Local Government & Social Housing Department at… | View Profile |
 | Ms Julie Case | Julie has a broad commercial and chancery practice, covering wills and probate… | View Profile |
 | Mr John Charles Rees | John is a Door Tenant at Exchange Chambers. John specialises in heavy… | View Profile |
 | Mr Paul Clark | Paul is a highly experienced personal injury barrister, acting for claimants only.… | View Profile |
 | Ms Rebecca Clark | Rebecca is a highly experienced advocate with over 20 years’ experience in… | View Profile |
 | Mr Tom Clarke | Tom was called to the Bar in 2016. He became a tenant… | View Profile |
 | Mr Gordon Cole | Gordon has specialised in crime for over 30 years with experience of… | View Profile |
 | Ms Natalia Cornwall | Natalia is an experienced criminal advocate who acts on behalf of both… | View Profile |
 | Ms Kathryn Dale | Kathryn specialises in family law and is regularly instructed in public and… | View Profile |
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| Ms Nicola Daley | Nicola is a specialist criminal practitioner who has particular experience in a… | View Profile |
 | Ms Jacqueline Deans | Jacqueline is a Family Law practitioner specialising in Public Law Proceedings. In… | View Profile |
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| Ms Alice Dobbie | Alice is a specialist in civil fraud, costs, negligence and contract law.… | View Profile |
 | Mr Robert Dudley | Rob is a specialist criminal practitioner with a mixed prosecution and defence… | View Profile |
 | Ms Caitlin Edwards | Caitlin predominantly practises in Personal Injury, appearing in Court on an almost… | View Profile |
 | Mr Timothy Evans | Tim practises exclusively in crime, and he is regularly instructed in cases… | View Profile |
 | Mr Anthony Eyers | Anthony practiced as a tenant of Exchange Chambers until March 2007, specialising… | View Profile |
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| Ms Judith Fordham | Judith is a highly experienced family law practitioner, specialising in matrimonial finance.… | View Profile |
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| Ms Julie Forsyth | An experienced advocate with a career spanning over 35 years, Julie is… | View Profile |
 | Mr Anthony Goff | Tony is a specialised personal injury and clinical negligence practitioner with over… | View Profile |
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| Mr Simon Gorton | Simon Gorton QC is a barrister specialising in all aspects of employment… | View Profile |
 | Ms Deborah Gosling | Debbie is an experienced family practitioner. She began her career as a… | View Profile |
 | Ms Celestine Greenwood | Celeste is human rights lawyer and activist recently returned to practise here… | View Profile |
 | Ms Karen Gregory | Karen practises exclusively in the area of matrimonial finance and specialises in… | View Profile |
 | Ms Sarah Griffin | Sarah is a specialist criminal practitioner with experience in a range of… | View Profile |
 | Ms Tania Griffiths | Tania has a thriving criminal practice and specialises in cases involving serious… | View Profile |
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| Mr Chris Gutteridge | Chris acts exclusively for claimants in personal injury and clinical negligence litigation.… | View Profile |
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| Mr William Hanbury | A versatile and experienced practitioner in commercial and property law with specialist… | View Profile |
 | Mr Ian Harris | Ian is a very experienced criminal practitioner who handles heavy and complex… | View Profile |
 | Mr Neil Hawes | Neil specialises in commercial fraud and associated financial work. Highly experienced in… | View Profile |
 | Ms Stella Hayden | Stella is a busy and highly regarded practitioner, routinely instructed in serious… | View Profile |
 | Mr Roger Hillman | Roger’s personal injury practice comprises both claimant and defendant work including representing… | View Profile |
 | Ms Anya Horwood | Called 1991 | View Profile |
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| Ms Kathryn Hughes | Kathryn qualified as a Solicitor in 1999. From 1999 to 2003 she… | View Profile |
 | Ms Jennifer Hunt | Jennifer focuses her practice on private and public law matters representing parents,… | View Profile |
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| Mr Andrew Jebb | Andrew is a specialist defence criminal advocate. He is instructed by leading… | View Profile |
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| Mr John Jones | John is a highly-acclaimed QC with over 39 years’ experience at the… | View Profile |
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| Ms Charlotte Kenny | Charlotte is an accomplished advocate and a leading junior for the defence,… | View Profile |
 | Mr Peter Killen | Peter is a highly experienced criminal advocate, routinely instructed in long running… | View Profile |
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| Mr David Knifton | David practises exclusively in high-value personal injury and clinical negligence cases, primarily on behalf of claimants.… | View Profile |
 | Ms Nadia Koucheksarai | Nadia practises exclusively in family law. When practising as a solicitor she… | View Profile |
 | Mr Eric Lamb | Eric has a broad and extensive criminal practice, defending and prosecuting all… | View Profile |
 | Ms Eleanor Laws | Eleanor is regularly instructed in all manner of criminal cases, in particular… | View Profile |
 | Mr Stephen Mallinson | Stephen specialises in all areas of family law. He has represented clients… | View Profile |
 | Mr Philip Marshall | Philip is a family law practitioner specialising in matrimonial finance and property… | View Profile |
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| Mr Gerard Martin | Gerard has almost exclusively been instructed by those acting for Claimants. He… | View Profile |
 | Mr David McCormick | David is regularly instructed in matters of personal injury. He acts for… | View Profile |
 | Mr Richard McLean | Richard specialises in employment and discrimination, personal injury, and the regulation of professional conduct. Richard acts… | View Profile |
 | Mr Stephen McNally | Stephen is a criminal and regulatory specialist, practising in all major areas… | View Profile |
 | Ms Fiona McNeill | Fiona is an experienced advocate specialising in criminal work for the defence… | View Profile |
 | Mr Anthony Metzer | Anthony is a highly regarded silk in criminal defence work with considerable… | View Profile |
 | Ms Trudi Olivia Moore | Trudi was called to the Bar in 2018. She became a tenant… | View Profile |
 | Mr Mark Mulrooney | Mark is an experienced personal injury practitioner, and he practises exclusively in… | View Profile |
 | Mr Cairns Nelson | Cairns is an experienced criminal barrister with substantial expertise in the field… | View Profile |
 | Mr Hedley Nield | Hedley is an experienced personal injury practitioner. As a former senior solicitor… | View Profile |
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| Mr Damian Nolan | Damian specialises in defending in serious organised crime spanning allegations concerning murder,… | View Profile |
 | Mr Chuba Nwokedi | Chuba was called to the Bar in 2015. He became a tenant… | View Profile |
 | Mr Robert O'Sullivan | Robert is an experienced criminal fraud specialist, who prosecutes and defends in… | View Profile |
 | Mr Robert Povall | Robert was called to the Bar in 2019 and joined Exchange Chambers… | View Profile |
 | Mr Simon Povoas | Simon is a specialist family law practitioner in all aspects of Children… | View Profile |
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| Mr Scott Redpath | Scott has a substantial commercial litigation practice with extensive experience in pension… | View Profile |
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| Mr Gareth Roberts | Over the last 19 years Gareth has conducted all types of criminal… | View Profile |
 | Ms Kirsty Robinson | Kirsty specialises in representing parents, children and intervenors in Public Law Proceedings.… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jonathan Rogers | Jonathan is an experienced criminal and regulatory practitioner, with a particular emphasis… | View Profile |
 | Mr Kerron Rohrer | Kerron practises exclusively in the personal injury field. He practises mainly in… | View Profile |
 | Mr Michael Scholes | Michael is a highly experienced criminal practitioner with extensive experience in cases… | View Profile |
 | Mr Andrew Scott | Andy is a criminal and regulatory advocate, specialising in serious crime. Called… | View Profile |
 | Mr Kevin Slack | Kevin is an experienced practitioner in criminal and regulatory work and has… | View Profile |
 | Mr Andrew Smith | Andrew has over 30 years of experience of litigation in courts at… | View Profile |
 | Ms Martine Snowdon | Martine is an experienced criminal practitioner. She is a Category 4 Prosecutor… | View Profile |
 | Mr Christopher Stables | Chris is an established practitioner specialising in criminal advocacy and advisory work.… | View Profile |
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| Mr Matthew Stockwell | Matthew specialises in serious injury litigation and public law. His caseload is made… | View Profile |
 | Mr Steven Swift | Steven has over 25 years of experience practising in criminal law. Having… | View Profile |
 | Mr Daniel Travers | Daniel is an experienced junior advocate who specialises in conducting trials involving… | View Profile |
 | Mr Philip Tully | Philip has eighteen years’ experience dealing with the most serious and complex… | View Profile |
 | Mr David Tyack | David has experience of a wide variety of clinical negligence claims including… | View Profile |
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| Mr Andrew Vinson | Andrew has a busy practice which has covered the full spectrum of… | View Profile |
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| Mr William Waldron | Travels the country handling catastrophic injury claims of complexity and high value… | View Profile |
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| Mr Nicholas Walker | With over 20 years’ experience in complex cases, Nicholas’ practice now centres… | View Profile |
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| Mr Ian Whitehurst | Called 1994 | View Profile |
 | Ms Kim Whittlestone | Kim has a strong criminal practice, regularly instructed on criminal matters such… | View Profile |
 | Ms Helena Williams | Helena Williams joined Exchange Chambers in March 2021 having completed pupillage at… | View Profile |
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| Mr Andrew Williams | Andrew has a very specialised property litigation practice. He rarely accepts instructions outside that… | View Profile |
 | Mr Robert Wyn Jones | Robert is a barrister specialising in crime and its related areas. His… | View Profile |
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| Mr John Wyn Willams | John is a senior criminal and regulatory barrister. He defends and prosecutes… | View Profile |
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Paul Lunt – Partner and Head of Litigation
COMPANY/FIRM: Brabners LLP
TESTIMONIAL: An excellent set of chambers with the breadth of specialisms and range of experience that you want, with a customer-focussed service mentality and pragmatic clerking that you can work with.
CLIENT: Paul Jonson – Senior Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: Pannone Corporate LLP
TESTIMONIAL: Exchange Chambers is one of the leading regional chambers. We have known and worked with Exchange for many years and have built up a great working relationship with various members of Chambers and the commercial clerking team. We find Exchange to offer excellent client service and top quality counsel. The relationship with Exchange is valued greatly by the firm and also by our clients. We cannot recommend them highly enough.
CLIENT: Mark Molyneux – Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: Addleshaw Goddard LLP
TESTIMONIAL: Exchange Chambers is a preeminent barristers chambers in Manchester, which offers real strength in depth of commercial counsel, with the experience and expertise to support on the smallest to largest commercial disputes. This is supported by first class clerks who understand and consistently deliver to the service standards that our clients expect.
CLIENT: Anthony Barnfather
COMPANY/FIRM: Barnfather Solicitors
TESTIMONIAL: I instruct Exchange Manchester which has established itself as the premier set in the City over the last few years. A good stable of barristers supported by a fantastic clerking team headed by Nick Buckley. I have no hesitation in recommending Exchange.
CLIENT: Julia Norris – Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: FS Legal Solicitors LLP
TESTIMONIAL: Our relationship with Exchange Chambers goes back over 20 years and the advice and assistance that we and our clients have had from their excellent team of barristers has always been absolutely outstanding. Apart from the legal strength and depth available, a unique feature of Exchange is the Management and Clerking Teams. Management adopts a commercial and pro-active approach, continually looking for new opportunities for constructive and profitable areas where we can work together to develop new areas of business. Overall, Exchange is quite outstanding and we look forward to working with them ever more closely in years to come.
CLIENT: Paul Schofield – Partner / Fraud & Business Crime, and Serious Crime
COMPANY/FIRM: Farleys Solicitors LLP
TESTIMONIAL: I have dealt with Exchange for the last 12 years and have been incredibly impressed with them. Exchange Chambers is a formidable and outstanding organisation which keeps going from strength to strength. It is a veritable ‘Northern Powerhouse’ delivering the highest quality of QCs and barristers in the most serious and complex cases nationally. The whole ethos at Exchange is one of absolute commitment to excellence coupled with a clear ‘can do’ approach. The QCs and barristers are simply top drawer, nothing is too much trouble. The clerks are always helpful, efficient and professional, and are a pleasure to work with.
- Northern Circuit > Commercial litigation
- Northern Circuit > Company and insolvency
- Northern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
- Northern Circuit > IT, telecoms and data protection
- Northern Circuit > Personal injury
- Northern Circuit > Professional disciplinary law
Top Tier Set Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Mediators
- Northern Circuit > Administrative and public law (including civil liberties and human rights)
- Northern Circuit > Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)
- Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax
- Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence
- Northern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries
- Northern Circuit > Professional negligence
- Northern Circuit > Property and construction
- Northern Circuit > Social housing
Set Rankings
- North Eastern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
- North Eastern Circuit > Personal injury
- Northern Circuit > Family and children law
- North Eastern Circuit > Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)
- North Eastern Circuit > Company and insolvency
- North Eastern Circuit > Clinical negligence
- North Eastern Circuit > Commercial litigation
- North Eastern Circuit > Employment
- North Eastern Circuit > Professional disciplinary law
- North Eastern Circuit > Property and construction
- Northern Circuit > Employment
- Northern Circuit > Costs
- Northern Circuit > Intellectual property
- Northern Circuit > Planning and environment
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Administrative and public law (including civil liberties and human rights)
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Employment
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > IT, telecoms and data protection
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Personal injury
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Company and insolvency
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Family and children law
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Professional disciplinary law
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Property and construction
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Commercial litigation