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Exchange Chambers Offices
Exchange Chambers
201 DEANSGATE
MANCHESTER
M3 3NW
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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‘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
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‘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 > 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
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘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.’
Regional Bar > 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
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘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.’
Regional Bar > 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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Leading Juniors
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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 > 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.Regional Bar > 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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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 > 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
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 > 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
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) 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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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 > 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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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 > 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
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 > 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
Testimonials
Set
‘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.’
Regional Bar > 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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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 > 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
Testimonials
Set
‘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.’
Regional Bar > 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.’
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Costs
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Employment
Leading Silks
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Intellectual property
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Planning and environment
Leading Juniors
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
2022 Silks
Leading Juniors
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.’
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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 | Ms Jayne Acton | Jayne’s practice includes private and public law instructions on behalf of local… | View Profile |
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| Mr Brynmor Adams | Brynmor specialises in property and public law. He has particular expertise in… | View Profile |
 | Mr Neil Baki | Consistently ranked as a leading junior in the Legal 500 for fraud,… | View Profile |
 | Mr Alaric Bassano | Alaric is a specialist criminal barrister who acts for both the prosecution… | View Profile |
 | Mr David Bentley | David Bentley is an experienced criminal practitioner, specialising in serious crime, fraud,… | View Profile |
 | Ms Amie Boothman | Amie was called to the Bar in 2019 and became a tenant… | View Profile |
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| Mr Richard Brigden | Richard is a criminal defence advocate with an excellent reputation, involved in… | View Profile |
 | Mr Adam Chichester-Clark | Adam is a Door Tenant at Exchange Chambers. Adam has a broad… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jon Close | Jon regularly appears for both the prosecution and defence in serious criminal… | View Profile |
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| Mr Stephen Connolly | Stephen is an exceptional commercial barrister, specialising in complex, high value disputes.… | View Profile |
 | Mr Christopher Cook | Chris has substantial experience in all manner of commercial and chancery work,… | View Profile |
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| Mr Peter Dixon | Practice encompasses town and country planning, infrastructure, highways, compulsory purchase, land and… | View Profile |
 | Mr Nigel DH Edwards | Nigel practises exclusively in personal injury. His practice covers a wide range… | View Profile |
 | Mr Huw Edwards | Huw has a busy criminal practice which includes large multi-handed conspiracy cases… | View Profile |
 | Mr Anthony Elleray | Anthony is a highly experienced commercial / chancery practitioner covering all manner… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jonathan Elystan Rees | Jonathan has a heavyweight practice in white collar, complex and serious crime,… | View Profile |
 | Mr Adrian Farrow | Adrian Farrow’s practice encompasses the full range of criminal offences and his… | View Profile |
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| Mr David Fearon | Barrister specialising in the resolution of construction, engineering and process engineering disputes… | View Profile |
 | Ms Lisa Feng | Lisa’s practice covers commercial and chancery litigation. Her commercial practice includes various… | View Profile |
 | Mr Joel Finnan | Joel was called to the Bar in 2018, and became a tenant… | View Profile |
 | Mr Richard Fisher | Richard Fisher QC provides advice and advocacy for individual and corporate clients… | View Profile |
 | Ms Chloe Fordham | Chloe is a criminal practitioner who acts for both the prosecution and… | View Profile |
 | Mr Damian Garrido | Damian is recognised as a leading family law specialist. He provides sound,… | View Profile |
 | Ms Caroline Gee | Caroline specialises in matrimonial finance and private law children disputes. Within financial… | View Profile |
 | Mr Julian Goode | Julian deals with high level criminal cases on behalf of both the… | View Profile |
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| Ms Laura Gooding | Laura specialises in all aspects of personal injury work, acting for both… | View Profile |
 | Mr Patrick Harrington | Patrick is a Door Tenant at Exchange Chambers. Patrick Harrington QC was… | View Profile |
 | Mr Duncan Hedar | Duncan joined Exchange from a Magic Circle law firm where he was… | View Profile |
 | Mr Paul Hodgkinson | Paul is known for his direct, robust and no-nonsense approach in both… | View Profile |
 | Mr Wayne Jackson | Wayne is a criminal practitioner with a particularly strong fraud practice. He… | View Profile |
 | Mr Alun James | Alun advises on all direct taxes in a business context, as well… | View Profile |
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| Mr Oliver Jarvis | Oliver is a specialist criminal defence barrister, regularly involved in serious and… | View Profile |
 | Mr Paul Johnson | Paul is one of the leading mediators in the UK. He is… | View Profile |
 | Ms Amanda Johnson | Amanda is a specialist criminal practitioner, instructed to prosecute and defend all… | View Profile |
 | Ms Sarah Johnston | Sarah is a specialist criminal barrister, her practice encompassing all areas of… | View Profile |
 | Ms Sian Jones | Sian practises exclusively in civil law, the vast majority of her work… | View Profile |
 | Mr Mark Kellet | Prior to joining Exchange Chambers, for five years Mark has been the… | View Profile |
 | Mr Julian King | Julian specialises in regulatory and serious criminal cases. He spent 20 years… | View Profile |
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| Ms Catherine Knowles | Catherine practises in all areas of employment and personal injury law. She… | View Profile |
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| Dr Anja Lansbergen-Mills | Before her year of call, Anja completed a PhD at the University… | View Profile |
 | Mr Michael Lavery | Michael is an experienced criminal and regulatory practitioner, with over 20 years’… | View Profile |
 | Ms Harriet Lavin | Harriet was called to the Bar in 2019. She became a tenant… | View Profile |
 | Mr Richard Littler | Richard is an experienced criminal and regulatory barrister with over 20 years’… | View Profile |
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| Mr Tom Longstaff | Tom has substantial experience of Commercial Litigation, and recently appeared for the successful… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jonathan Lowe | Jonathan has substantial experience in a wide range of commercial litigation disputes,… | View Profile |
 | Mr Jason MacAdam | Jason is an experienced criminal and regulatory barrister with over 25 years’… | View Profile |
 | Mr Michael Maher | Michael is an experienced criminal barrister with a wide-ranging practice covering both… | View Profile |
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| Mr James Malam | James was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 2002, having… | View Profile |
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| Mr Giles Maynard-Connor | Giles is recognised as a robust, thorough advocate. He has a clear… | View Profile |
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| Mr Stuart McCracken | Stuart practises in personal injury law. He regularly acts in fast track… | View Profile |
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| Mr Lawrence McDonald | Lawrence is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in property, professional negligence… | View Profile |
 | Mr Stephen Meadowcroft | Stephen has specialised in crime for over 30 years, prosecuting and defending… | View Profile |
 | Mr David Mohyuddin | David is a highly experienced commercial litigator, his practice covering insolvency, company;… | View Profile |
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| Mr Ben Myers | Ben specialises in all forms of serious crime, consistently instructed in substantial… | View Profile |
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| Dr Kevin Naylor | Kevin practises almost exclusively in the field of clinical negligence, acting for… | View Profile |
 | Mr Greg Plunkett | Greg is an experienced commercial chancery barrister. He was formerly a senior… | View Profile |
 | Mr Daniel Prowse | Daniel’s practice is based on serious crime, encompassing cases of serious violence,… | View Profile |
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| Mr Mark Rhind | Mark specialises in criminal and regulatory work. His criminal work chiefly consists… | View Profile |
 | Mr Chris Richards | Chris was called to the Bar in 2016. He became a tenant… | View Profile |
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| Ms Charlotte Rimmer | Charlotte has experience handling the full range of criminal offences, including homicide,… | View Profile |
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| Mr George Rowell | George is a commercial barrister specialising in tax disputes, professional negligence, and… | View Profile |
 | Ms Helen Rutherford | Helen practises in all areas of personal injury, including clinical negligence. She has a… | View Profile |
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| Ms Carly Sandbach | Carly’s practice covers all aspects of chancery and commercial litigation and advisory… | View Profile |
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| Mr David Sandiford | David practices in the fields of higher value personal injury, civil actions involving… | View Profile |
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| Mr Imran Shafi | Imran is widely regarded as one of the leading criminal barristers on circuit, if… | View Profile |
 | Mr Gareth Shires | Gareth has a busy and wide-ranging personal injury practice. Acting for claimants… | View Profile |
 | Mr Andrew Smith | Mark has a heavyweight criminal practice comprising both prosecution and defence work.… | View Profile |
 | Mr Lee Speakman | Lee has a broad practice encompassing personal injury law, family law and… | View Profile |
 | Mr Mark Stephenson | Mark is an experienced criminal practitioner, regularly instructed in serious and high… | View Profile |
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| Ms Sara Sutherland | Sara is an experienced junior who is regularly instructed in multi track… | View Profile |
 | Ms Alexandra Sutton | Alexandra was called to the Bar in 2017. She became a tenant… | View Profile |
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| Mr Christian Taylor | Christian practises exclusively in personal injury law and its related litigation. He… | View Profile |
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| Mr David Temkin | A newly-appointed silk, David specialises in serious crime, health and safety cases and professional disciplinary work (police… | View Profile |
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| Mr Richard Tetlow | Richard has a broad commercial practice encompassing contractual disputes, banking, mortgages and… | View Profile |
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| Mr David Toal | David is a specialist criminal and regulatory barrister with over 20 years’… | View Profile |
 | Ms Katherine Traynor | During the non-practising first six months of her pupillage, Kate assisted with… | View Profile |
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| Mr Ian Tucker | Ian specialises in commercial / chancery litigation with an emphasis on insolvency.… | View Profile |
 | Mr Simon Vaughan | Simon has a wide-ranging commercial and chancery law practice encompassing shareholder and… | View Profile |
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| Mr Guy Vickers | Guy has a broad commercial practice, divided between traditional chancery litigation concerning… | View Profile |
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| Mr John Waiting | John has a broad practice encompassing commercial, property and insolvency law. He… | View Profile |
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| Mr Andrew Ward | Andrew is a personal injury specialist. He is regularly instructed in claims… | View Profile |
 | Ms Anesta Weekes | Anesta Weekes QC is considered by many as a top tier criminal advocate, known… | View Profile |
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| Mr Simon Whitfield | Simon is particularly regarded for his construction practice and has wide experience… | View Profile |
 | Mr Richard Wilcock | After a 20 year successful career in civil & commercial litigation, Richard… | View Profile |
 | Mr David Williams | David has a broad commercial practice encompassing a wide range of personal… | View Profile |
 | Ms Rachael Woods | Rachael is a specialist criminal advocate, regularly instructed by the defence and… | View Profile |
Diversity
Exchange Chambers are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all, including members, pupils, employees and applicants to Chambers. We do not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, religion or belief or indeed, on any other ground.
We are committed to offering opportunities for gaining experience and practice development to all pupils and members of Chambers equally without discrimination. We offer mini-pupillage and work experience opportunities throughout the year. Our members frequently attend schools and partake in a variety of different schemes and initiatives that promote and encourage social mobility.
A number of our barristers assist with the Social Mobility Foundation and act as mentors to students from diverse backgrounds. We are also a Partner Chamber in the Pegasus Access and Support Scheme (PASS), a leading programme designed by the Inner Temple to support aspiring barristers from under-represented backgrounds who have not yet started the BPTC.
We have ensured that Chambers is accessible to people using wheelchairs. We accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments to assist disabled applicants.
We recognise the need to promote a positive and supportive community for both barristers and staff and to encourage a cohesive and collaborative culture. We have been recognised by the Bar Council for our commitment to Wellbeing at the Bar.
Other current and ongoing initiatives include:
- We run a mentoring programme in association with L8 A Better Place, a community development project based in Toxteth, Liverpool. Twenty-two of our members are actively involved in the programme, in which they are assigned a student from the local community. The mentoring scheme is aimed at students and young people who are interested in pursuing a career in law and would otherwise lack access to the legal profession.
- We operate a maternity and parental support mentoring network for our members. The network provides support for Chambers’ barristers during pregnancy, adoption or foster care, following the arrival of their child and in the lead up to and on return to practice or at any other stage of parenthood.
- We have a member that sits on the Bar Council’s Female Retention Committee, who focus on ensuring equality and diversity at the Bar with a particular focus on female barristers, ensuring a level playing field and examining issues that may prevent female barristers continuing practise at the Bar or progressing within the profession.
Pro Bono
For over five years we have been part of a pioneering pro-bono alliance with The National Autistic Society’s Education Rights Service. The Exchange Chambers team comprises 30 barristers, including two Queen’s Counsel with decades of experience fighting injustice, providing legal support to families with autistic children. Our barristers have undertaken autism awareness and special educational needs training from The National Autistic Society, and provide free legal representation before the Special Educational Needs Tribunal. We were awarded the Outstanding Family Support Award at the 2016 Autism Professionals Awards.
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 > Commercial litigation
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Company and insolvency
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > IT, telecoms and data protection
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Personal injury
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Professional disciplinary law
Top Tier Set Rankings
- 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 > Chancery, probate, and tax
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Professional negligence
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Property and construction
- Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Social housing