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North Eastern Circuit > Court of Protection and community care Tier 1
The Court of Protection team at Kings Chambers represents a range of parties in matters, including the Official Solicitor, local authorities and NHS trusts. Property and affairs disputes – an area in which the ‘incredibly knowledgeable‘ Fay Collinson excels – are also prominent in the group’s caseload. In a recent highlight for the set, practice head Sam Karim KC appeared in Re A (Covert Medication: Closed Proceedings), thought to be the first case of its kind within the Court of Protection, where closed proceedings were used to order the administration of covert medication to a person deemed to lack capacity. Bolstering the team at the senior end, Helen Mulholland KC was appointed to silk in March 2023.2023 Silks
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Testimonials
‘Kings Chambers’ clerks always offer a good service. They are quick to respond and always try to accommodate our requests, making them easy to work with.’
Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax Tier 1
Kings Chambers is praised as ‘the go-to set of choice for Chancery matters in the North’. Its members undertake Chancery work nationally and internationally and appear before the entire spectrum of courts and tribunals in disputes involving high-value land, trusts, finances, private client work, charity matters, real property, and probate. Fay Collinson exclusively focuses on property and affairs in the court of protection, and wills, trusts, and probate mandates; in Anderson v Williams, she represented the executors and beneficiaries in a claim brought against the deceased’s surviving wife for breach of fiduciary duty whilst she acted as the deceased’s financial attorney and subsequently misappropriated around £200,000 during his lifetimeLeading Silks
2024 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘The clerks, in particular Harry Young, are knowledgeable, efficient, and proactive.’
‘Excellent clerking team; Gary Young and Harry Young are both incredibly helpful and go above and beyond to assist.’
‘The clerks are very personable and helpful and they consistently show excellent judgment in matching barristers to cases; especially Gary Young and Harry Young.’
‘James Mason is fantastic; he provides responses in an efficient and timely manner and is extremely helpful.’
‘The clerks are excellent, and Gary Young and Harry Young are two of the best in the business in terms of their user-friendliness, attention to detail, and willingness to help. Brandon Singh is a junior clerk coming through in a similar mould.’
‘Gary Young and Harry Young are both excellent and are two of the best clerks in the country. They are responsive and will always go the extra mile to help. The junior clerks coming through are all personable and provide a good service.’
‘Kings Chambers is the best chancery set. They have a wide range of counsel available and they are always of a very high standard. The training provided is of a good standard and useful.’
‘They have a number of experts in this field that display a high level of competency. Their training programmes in trusts and probate are very useful and well attended.’
Northern Circuit > Commercial litigation Tier 1
Kings Chambers ‘is a go-to choice for commercial litigation matters’. Its member have national client bases, including major institutions, private sector businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Andrew Grantham KC has a wide-ranging practice, and he handles claims involving business and share sales, the sale and carriage of goods, commercial fraud, and restrictive covenants and confidential information. In Northamber Plc v Interactive Education Solutions Ltd, Mark Harper KC is representing a business in resisting a claim that it breached an exclusive supply agreement, causing alleged losses of £2m. The set is also home to Aidan Reay, who frequently appears in the High Court and County Court, Kelly Pennifer, who is strong on civil fraud and contractual disputes, and Neil Berragan, who is regularly before the specialist business and property courts. Martin Budworth acted for the claimant in Oakwell v BFC Investment Company, which concerns a claim for several million due to unpaid consideration from the sale of Barnsley FC to Chinese-American investors. Ben Harding is another active member of the set with a growing volume of trial and injunctive work.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Harry Young is a good clerk to deal with.’
‘They are responsive and commercial. Harry Young and Gary Young put the relationships with firms and clients first. They are great to work with and provide an all-round great service. You can always rely upon Kings.’
‘Harry Young and Paul Clarke stand out as the best.’
‘Gary Young remains an excellent and reliable clerk.’
‘The service of the clerks at Kings Chambers is excellent.’Â
‘The benefit of Kings Chambers is that they offer specialists in fields often not seen outside of the London Circuit.’
‘Kings Chambers is a go-to choice for commercial litigation matters, regardless of the location of the client or the court. Chambers also offer regular online training sessions across a broad spectrum of legal issues and principles, including shorter sessions focused on fundamental legal principles and practical tips.’
‘Excellent chambers with quality counsel.’
Northern Circuit > Company and insolvency Tier 1
Kings Chambers ‘is the leading set for insolvency work in the North West’ and its members have expertise in handling complex and high-value unfair prejudice actions and shareholder disputes, as well as insolvency-related matters, acting for office holders, companies, directors and debtors. Lesley Anderson KC is head of the set’s business and property group, which also includes Andrew Grantham KC, who is active in matters regarding just and equitable winding-up petitions, derivative actions, and disputes concerning share sales and title to shares, and he acted for the respondent in PSV 1982 Ltd v Langdon, the leading case on two issues concerning s217 of the Insolvency Act. In Waldron v Waldron, David Casement KC successfully defended the respondent against allegations of breaches of fiduciary duty and unfair prejudice in a dispute between family shareholders in a construction company. Louis Doyle KC has a track record of offshore work, as does Paul Chaisty KC.Leading Juniors
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‘Gary Young is very experienced, gets messages across to counsel when needed, and ensures response times and follow-ups are as required.’
‘Harry Young and Paul Clarke are by far the best clerks at Kings Chambers.’
‘The Clerks are uniformly excellent, and Gary Young is the star of the show.’
‘Senior clerks Gary Young and Harry Young are very knowledgeable and keen to help.’
‘The clerks are fantastic. Gary Young is an incredible clerk.’
‘Kings Chambers is a first choice in the regions due to its selection of first-rate insolvency, company, and financial litigation barristers who are supported by a wonderful and dedicated clerks team. Due to the strength and depth of the Kings Chambers cohort of barristers, one is always able to find a barrister, often at short notice.’
‘Kings Chambers is a set offering good strength in depth in terms of insolvency and restructuring.’
‘Kings Chambers has excellent strength in depth and is comparable to London sets.’
Northern Circuit > Costs Tier 1
Kings Chambers stands out as ‘a go-to set for costs work’. Erica Bedford is ‘the gold standard for costs barristers‘ according to instructing solicitors, and practice head Kevin Latham ‘has the respect of the costs judges he appears before due to his grasp of the details, knowledge of costs law, and pragmatism‘. Costs specialist Craig Ralph is ‘a robust and knowledgeable advocate who never fails to hold the attention of the court when he is on his feet‘. The ‘superb advocate‘ Paul Hughes is sought after for his expertise in advising on solicitor own client disputes and wasted costs orders. Recent work for the team includes Andrew Hogan appearing before the Court of Appeal in a case concerning whether a court order for permission to accept a part 36 offer out of time causes the claimant to lose QOCS protection.Leading Juniors
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‘Kings Chambers offers an extremely wide level of expertise and has strength in depth, from the highest quality silks to emerging stars. It is always possible to find the right level of advice at the right price for the client.’
‘The costs team at Kings Chambers is one of the best in the country.’
‘Kings Chambers is a go-to set as it has an incredible pool of talent.’
‘Kings Chambers is a well-versed and respected set in relation to costs litigation. It has a number of counsel who are powerhouse specialists in the area.’
‘The clerks are uniformly excellent, and Gary Young is the star of the show.’
‘Harry Young is a superb clerk; no job is too small and he is always on hand to assist and be flexible with arrangements.’
‘Harry Young is very approachable and commercially minded. He manages the work of the costs counsel very efficiently and will go out of his way to attend to his clients’ needs.’
‘Harry Young is open and honest about capacity, ensuring that the service promised is the service delivered.’
Northern Circuit > Court of Protection and community care Tier 1
Kings Chambers ‘has a good Court of Protection team, covering property and affairs and health and welfare work.’ Sam Karim KC leads the team, and has been kept particularly busy handling cases involving medical treatment issues. Newly appointed silk Helen Mulholland KC is ‘a highly skilled, confident, and assured advocate in Court of Protection matters‘. At the junior end of chambers, Fay Collinson garners praise for ‘her expertise in Court of Protection property and affairs work‘, and Sophie Allan regularly represents protected parties, including vulnerable adults, in a range of work. Deprivation of liberty cases are a key area of instruction for Richard Borrett.2023 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘The clerks at Kings are always helpful and efficient, especially Drew Platt and Mark Ronson.’
‘Steve Loxley and Aimee Rogers are particularly helpful and attentive.’
‘Kings Chambers’ clerks always offer a good service. They are quick to respond and always try to accommodate requests, making them easy to work with.’
‘The clerks are knowledgeable, make you feel valued as a client, and will always make efforts to assist.’
Northern Circuit > Licensing Tier 1
The ‘strong‘ team at Kings Chambers handles a wide range of licensing work, including gambling, taxis, firearms, street trading and alcohol and entertainment matters. Sarah Clover has an excellent track record in representing hospitality and leisure industry clients in licensing matters. Ben Williams regularly acts for licensees, the police and local authorities, and is representing a council in an ongoing taxi licensing dispute. In another matter, Constanze Bell advised Liquid Light Brewing Company on its application for a license to open a tasting room attached to a brewery; the application was approved.
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‘Kings Chambers provides a professional service.’
‘Very helpful clerks.’
Northern Circuit > Planning and environment Tier 1
Kings Chambers has an established reputation as ‘an excellent planning set‘. Led by Giles Cannock KC, the team is instructed by developers, land promoters, and local planning authorities in a range of planning work. David Manley KC has a solid track record in representing private and public sector clients, including national housebuilders, and also focuses on representing landowners and developers in common land matters. Recent work includes Alan Evans representing Great Portland Estates PLC in an inquiry concerning applications for planning permission for the construction of two buildings near the Shard in London. Vincent Fraser KC is noted for his expertise in environmental law, with extensive experience in advising on renewable energy projects. Ruth Stockley KC is sought after for her niche focus on highway law. The senior end of the practice was recently bolstered by the elevation of Jonathan Easton KC to silk in March 2023.Rising stars
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‘Kings Chambers has real strength in depth and is without doubt one of the leading sets in this area. All the barristers are characteristically very commercial and strategic with their advice.’
‘Kings Chambers has excellent strength-in-depth, always has available counsel, and offers excellent training programmes.’
‘Kings is an excellent planning set with a good range of counsel, from KC to juniors.’
‘Kings Chambers is very strong, with an enviable list of KCs supported by an increasingly long list of very able juniors. It has a number of excellent advocates, so you are always well-looked after when it comes to inquiries.’
‘The clerks are friendly, responsive, and very efficient, and they are very transparent and understanding regarding fees. Mark Ronson is excellent.’
‘Mark Ronson and Gary Smith are excellent in the clerks room. They are accessible, commercial in their approach, and keen to please.’
‘Gary Smith and Mark Ronson are exceptionally easy to deal with, always very accommodating, and clear about availability and fees.’
‘Gary Smith and Mark Ronson are both excellent – they are responsive and know their instructing clients well.’
Northern Circuit > Professional negligence Tier 1
Kings Chambers stands out for its 'extremely wide level of expertise' in professional negligence matters. The team has extensive experience in advising on actions brought against architects, accountants, surveyors, solicitors and insurance brokers. Lesley Anderson KC's practice includes handling claims brought against solicitors, and Andrew Grantham KC has a solid track record in advising on claims brought against tax advisers concerning allegations of negligent tax advice. Among the juniors, Neil Berragan is very experienced in handling property-related negligence claims.Leading Silks
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‘Kings Chambers is one of the premier commercial sets in Manchester.’
‘Kings Chambers is undoubtedly the go-to commercial set in Manchester.’
‘Kings Chambers is approachable, knowledgeable, and always responsive to enquiries.’
‘Kings Chambers offers an extremely wide level of expertise and has strength in depth from the highest quality silks to emerging stars. It is always possible to find the right level of advice at the right price for the client.’
‘Gary Young is a great clerk. He is highly responsive and reliable, and you know you are in safe hands with him.’
‘First-class service from Kings Chambers. Gary Young in particular stands out as being client focused and always responsive.’
‘The clerks are uniformly excellent.’
Northern Circuit > Property and construction Tier 1
Kings Chambers has 'strength in depth in property litigation'. Key areas of instruction for the team include disputes relating to restrictive covenants, title, easements, and residential and commercial landlord and tenant litigation. Andrew Singer KC is a key figure in the department for construction-related disputes, and Lesley Anderson KC is very experienced in handling a broad range of contentious property matters. Wilson Horne's practice predominantly focuses on advising companies, individuals and governmental entities on construction and high-value real estate development issues. Geraint Wheatley has a solid track record in advising on commercial real estate matters.Leading Silks
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‘Kings Chambers has considerable strength in depth and as a result, on the rare occasion a first-choice counsel is not available, there are always good quality alternatives available.’
‘Kings Chambers has a good depth of experience and is able to offer counsel for different levels of seniority to suit the type and value of the case.’
‘Kings Chambers have very good strength in depth and are able to service work very well.’
‘A wide breadth of barristers and their training sessions are always well presented with relevant content.’
‘Gary Young’s experience as a clerk clearly shines through and he will go that extra mile when needed.’
‘Gary Young and Gary Smith are both very professional and good to work with.’
‘All of the clerks at Kings Chambers are helpful and knowledgeable. One can have full confidence in their ability to offer the right counsel, both in experience and call, for the instructions provided.’
‘The clerking team provides a very good service.’
Midland Circuit > Planning and environment Tier 2
Kings Chambers is home to a group of ‘top quality, accessible, and personable barristers’ who advise on the full range of planning law matters. Paul Tucker KC managed to secure planning permission for the largest car battery factory in the UK, while Michael Rudd successfully acted for a client looking for an amendment to the planning policy of a housing development. Sarah Clover is a ‘very reliable advocate’ and advised Northern Leaf Limited on securing the first-ever licence to grow medicinal cannabis in Jersey.Leading Silks
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‘Kings always has a good range of barristers with planning expertise. The set is strong and provides very effective training programmes on a wide range of topics within planning law.’
‘The clerking team is excellent, Gary Smith in particular.’
Work highlights
Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence Tier 2
‘A leading clinical negligence set in the Northern Circuit’, Kings Chambers has ‘a fantastic reputation with a well-established practice’. Its members handle claimant and defendant work for instructing solicitors nationally. Sarah Pritchard KC has substantial experience representing clients in birth damage claims, cauda equina cases, and surgical negligence. Nicholas Braslavsky KC handles high-value claims that often concern perinatal asphyxia and cerebral palsy, in addition to misdiagnoses and delayed diagnoses, and negligent surgery. The set is also home to Helen Mulholland KC, who took silk in the 2023 round and she undertakes cases involving birth injury and complex paediatric neurological cases, and Richard Borrett, who represents both claimants and defendants in a variety of matters, including surgical, dental, general practice, and maternity-related cases. Charlotte Law has an established clinical negligence practice, handling complex matters of medicine and law, and Claire Steward is skilled in complicated issues of liability and high-value claims.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
‘The clerks are always helpful and work very hard to accommodate difficult or complex requests. Steve Loxton and Paul Clarke both provide helpful, calm, and consistent support.’
‘The clerks are efficient and helpful, particularly Stephen Loxton, who is organised and efficient.’
‘Stephen Loxton and Paul Clarke are excellent, approachable, friendly, and always willing to assist. Leanne Martin and Aaron Smith are also highly recommendable.’
‘Leanne Martin is responsive and provides good service.’
‘The clerks are friendly, helpful, polite, really efficient, and accommodating. Steve Loxton is great and very responsive.’
‘Kings Chambers has a solid reputation in the clinical negligence arena with good quality counsel spanning all levels of qualification. Kings offers breadth and depth.’
‘A leading clinical negligence set in the Northern Circuit. A fantastic reputation with a well-established practice. A good choice of Silks, all with a strong track record in this field.’
‘Kings Chambers is the set of choice. Whoever you instruct will be highly intelligent and will offer good common sense and initiative to the instructions and queries they are sent. Kings Chambers has an extremely professional yet friendly approach towards those instructing them. They commit and work as a team with those instructing them.’
Northern Circuit > Employment Tier 2
Kings Chambers is praised as ‘a great set of chambers with great local barristers’ and its employment team acts for employers of all sizes. It also has a thriving High Court practice, with its members representing high-profile clients on complex breach of contract and restrictive covenant claims. Head of the employment group James Boyd predominately represents employers in his national practice. The set also houses employment law specialist Anisa Niaz-Dickinson, who acts for claimants and respondents in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal, and Ben Williams, who is highly adept in cases in the health care context. Martin Budworth is skilled in restrictive covenant cases, as well as matters in the sports context ; he also represented the claimant in Cohen v Leicester Football Club, a case concerning the departure of the Leicester Tigers’ former CEO. Rosie Kight is another notable name – she acted for the respondent Allen v Primark Stores, a discrimination case concerning flexible working upon maternity leave – at issue was constructing the correct pool of comparators.Rising stars
Testimonials
‘Paul Clarke responds promptly to all requests.’
‘Paul Clarke is efficient and courteous.’
‘Paul Clarke is very personable, replies quickly, and keeps things in good order.’
‘Good clerking team that is very responsive.’
‘One always receives an excellent and timely service from the clerk Paul Clarke.’
‘Kings Chambers is a good employment set.’
‘Kings Chambers has quality practitioners, many of whom are in heavy demand. This reflects their high abilities.’
‘A great set of chambers with great local barristers.’
Northern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries Tier 2
Northern Circuit > Personal injury Tier 2
Kings Chambers is praised as ‘one of the best personal injury sets in the North’ and its members are strong in serious injury claims, including brain and spinal injury cases for claimants and defendants. Nicholas Braslavsky KC has notable expertise in handling child and adult brain injury cases and Michael Rawlinson KC and Charlotte Law are both skilled in cases involving injured military personnel. 2023 silk appointment Helen Mulholland KC has expertise in brain injury cases, and Gerard McDermott KC is another notable silk. Fiona Ashworth has substantial experience in chronic pain cases, and of recent note, represented a claimant who lost the use of her arm after sustaining soft tissue injuries when she was struck by a piece of scenery falling into an orchestra pit, in addition to developing leg and back pain due to conditions that developed post-injury.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
‘The clerks at Kings Chambers are incredibly kind and always happy to help. They always respond in a timely manner and will also make you aware if they cannot do this to ensure that you are kept informed. Aaron Smith is reliable and will always ensure that everything is in order, as he is incredibly organised.’
‘The clerks are always on hand to assist where possible. Stephen Loxton is particularly helpful.’
‘Steve Loxton and Paul Clarke are fantastic.’
‘Paul Clarke and Aaron Smith are very helpful.’
‘One of the best clerks’ room by a long way. They are very accommodating and their client care skills are second to none. Very commercially minded and work as a team.’
‘Excellent chambers and good strength in depth. It is a large chambers and it offers a strong external training programme.’
‘A very strong set with a team of barrister’s who can easily service the full range of personal injury claims.’
‘Kings Chambers is one of the best personal injury sets in the North.’
Midland Circuit > Clinical negligence Tier 3
Kings Chambers is ‘a well-run set’, experienced in working with both claimants and defendants in clinical negligence claims. Satinder Hunjan KC is well-known for ‘his vast experience in clinical negligence claims’ and regularly deals with matters related to major brain injuries. Anna Diamond is praised for her ‘confident advocacy and formidable negotiation skills’. Nicholas Truelove specialises in acting for claimants and is currently representing the family of the deceased in a case concerning the death of a man in his twenties a fortnight after he received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
‘Kings is an excellent set of chambers, well run by excellent clerks. Jake Brooke heads up Birmingham and runs a tight ship. The set can offer much good junior counsel if senior counsel is not available.’
‘Jake Brooke is very responsive and will always go the extra mile to help.’
‘The clerks are welcoming and provide excellent service. They get the job done efficiently and well. Jake Brooke is an absolute credit to the set.’
‘Kings Chambers is a good set of strong counsel. It is often able to think creatively and outside the box. They are amenable to last-minute hearings and late deadlines and are willing to work on matters where necessary.’
‘A good, well-managed chambers which is making a real impact on the Birmingham market.’
Northern Circuit > Administrative and public law (including civil liberties and human rights) Tier 3
Sam Karim KC is the head of the public law team at Kings Chambers, which is also home to Stephanie Hall. Of recent note, she represented GMS Parking Limited in Macintosh Village Management Ltd v Manchester City Council & GMS Parking Limited, a judicial review brought against planning permission granted to redevelop a car park into 853 units of student accommodation in a 55-storey building in central Manchester.London Bar > Planning
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Midland Circuit > Licensing
North Eastern Circuit > Administrative and public law (including civil liberties and human rights)
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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 > Company and insolvency
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North Eastern Circuit > Personal injury
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North Eastern Circuit > Employment
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North Eastern Circuit > Property and construction
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Northern Circuit > Sport
Kings Chambers is highly regarded for its ‘great depth’ in sport law. Paul Chaisty KC regularly represents premier clubs in high-profile commercial cases, and Martin Budworth is well known for his expertise in sports arbitration. David Casement KC ‘possesses excellent technical knowledge‘ and is highly regarded as ‘an expert in sports disputes and regulation‘. Steven Flynn‘s practice includes regulatory issues and contractual and commercial litigation. Rosie Kight is ‘an entirely approachable and down to earth advocate‘.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Kings Chambers offers a diverse spectrum of expertise and sporting specialisms, including anti-doping and regulatory matters.’
‘Kings is an exceptional set.’
‘The clerking service at Kings Chambers is excellent. Gary Young and Harry Young are flexible and commercial in their approach to bookings and fees, and have a genuine and full understanding of their counsel.’
‘The clerks, particularly Harry Young, are personable and knowledgeable.’
‘A knowledgeable and friendly clerking team.’
‘The clerks are keen to go the extra mile and their free webinars are particularly helpful.’
‘A great clerking team that is always flexible with fees and can find the right person for the job.’
Kings Chambers > Set Profile
Kings Chambers is ranked one of the country’s leading sets. It provides barristers with the highest reputation for advocacy, knowledge and standard of service. This is a large specialist set with a national reputation practising from Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham in several practice areas: predominantly business and property law; planning and environmental law, personal injury and clinical negligence, costs, employment, EU and competition, sports law, mediation, arbitration (international and domestic) and public law.
WORK UNDERTAKEN
Arbitration:Â Chambers offers representation/advocates and accepts appointments as Chair, members of threeperson tribunals and sole arbitrators. This includes a fixed price arbitration service tailored to disputes requiring quick resolution to be dealt with on paper or by way of a hearing. Membership includes distinguished former senior members of the judiciary.
Business & Property: This leading group has extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and other tribunals. The areas covered include banking and finance, wills & probate, commercial dispute resolution (including injunctive proceedings, agency, sale of goods, restraint of trade and restrictive covenants), company (breach of directors’ duties, shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice and fraud), construction, partnership, professional negligence (all professions including miss-selling) and real estate (inc non contentious but also expert determination and litigation, both residential and commercial) and restructuring and insolvency (personal bankruptcy, winding up, administration, administrative receivership and tracing assets).
Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury:Â The clinical negligence and personal injury team undertake work involving serious personal injury claims, all aspects of clinical negligence and occupational disease with a particular focus on asbestos and other forms of toxic exposure. The team also specialises in chronic pain and related conditions.
Costs:Â There is a specialist and dedicated costs team, practising exclusively in costs law, disputes and litigation funding.
Employment:Â The employment team covers the entire spectrum of employment law and has particular strengths in race, sex, equal pay, restrictive covenants and disability discrimination both in tribunals and in the High Court.
EU & Competition:Â Chambers has a dedicated team dealing with EU and competition law, including cartels, dominance, mergers, market investigations, litigation, public procurement, state aid, trading agreements and compliance.
International & Offshore:Â Chambers members are highly experienced in commercial litigation and international arbitration, covering commercial fraud, asset-tracing and recovery, freezing injunctions, search and seizure, conflicts of law, jurisdictional disputes and enforcement of foreign judgments, financial services, company and shareholder disputes and JV agreements. Chambers members are instructed in cases arising in (amongst others) Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Jersey, Singapore, the UAE and the United States of America. Chambers are able to accept instructions both through law firms in this jurisdiction and directly from international firms and clients for its members to act as advocates or dispute resolvers.
Mediation:Â Mediation is an important part of the litigation process. The team comprises accredited mediators at various levels and with expertise in differing areas of law.
Planning: Kings Chambers is one of the leading planning, development and environmental chambers in the UK with 4 KC’s and 20 juniors. Chambers acts for a wide range of clients including developers, housebuilders, land promoters, local planning authorities and local resident groups across a variety of areas including representation at Local Plan examinations, hearings and public inquiries and at court, residential, highways, logistics, energy, retail, CPO, infrastructure and environmental law.
Public Law:Â The public law group practises extensively in the Administrative Court and Court of Protection, sitting in London and the regions. The group encompasses the range of public law work in community care, education, housing, mental health, licensing, local government and social security matters. Members advise and appear before courts at all levels.
Sports Law:Â The sports law team have been involved in some of the most substantial and high profile sports arbitrations and litigation in recent years involving, commercial dispute resolution, disciplinary and regulatory proceedings, anti-doping rules, employment issues, sports-related personal injury, breach of confidentiality and privacy, wealth management issues, intellectual property including image rights, trademark infringement and breach of copyright.
Barrister Profiles
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Fiona Ashworth | For 20 years, Fiona has developed a specialism in cases involving Chronic… | View Profile |
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Mr John Barrett | John acts for many of the UK’s leading developers and house builders.… | View Profile |
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Richard Borrett | Richard acts for both Claimants and Defendants in Clinical Negligence, Inquests, Abuse,… | View Profile |
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Mr Nigel Clayton | Nigel Clayton practises solely in Real Property Law including Probate and Trusts and related areas, and… | View Profile |
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Ms Sarah Clover | Sarah is one of the leading barristers in the country in Licensing, acting… | View Profile |
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Ms Anna Diamond | Anna has a busy practice specialising in clinical negligence and high value… | View Profile |
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Killian Garvey | Killian Garvey is a specialist planning barrister who practices across England and Wales. He… | View Profile |
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Mr Gary Grant | Gary Grant of Kings Chambers is a specialist practitioner in Planning and… | View Profile |
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Stephanie Hall | Stephanie practices in all areas of planning law and has particular experience… | View Profile |
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Mark Harper KC | Mark is a member of the Business and Property team in Chambers. | View Profile |
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Mr Wilson Horne | Wilson’s practice includes real estate law, with a bias towards contentious commercial… | View Profile |
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Satinder Hunjan | Satinder Hunjan KC undertakes a range of general commercial work, insurance, private… | View Profile |
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Mr John Hunter | John is an experienced junior practising in the fields of planning, environmental… | View Profile |
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Christopher Katkowski | Chris Katkowski KC specialises in planning work in the main either preparing… | View Profile |
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Rosie Kight | Since transferring to the Bar, Rosie has built a strong and varied… | View Profile |
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Mr Stephen Maguire | Stephen’s practice is focused on complex and high value litigation. He handles… | View Profile |
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David Manley KC | David specialises in planning and environmental law. He is ranked in the leading legal directory,… | View Profile |
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Mr Simon Plaut | Serious Personal Injury, encompassing the full range of catastrophic injuries, brain injury,… | View Profile |
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Michael Rawlinson KC | Michael’s main area of practice arises from claims where historic exposure to any… | View Profile |
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Philip Robson | Philip has a broad planning and environmental practice, regularly appearing at inquiries. | View Profile |
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Mr Jeremy Roussak | Jeremy practices almost exclusively in the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence. | View Profile |
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Mr Michael Rudd | Michael practises in the areas of town and country planning and compulsory… | View Profile |
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Nicholas Truelove | Nicholas is a full member of the Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury team at Kings Chambers… | View Profile |
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Geraint Wheatley | Geraint is an experienced chancery and commercial practitioner, combining an outstanding academic… | View Profile |
- North Eastern Circuit > Court of Protection and community care
- Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax
- Northern Circuit > Commercial litigation
- Northern Circuit > Company and insolvency
- Northern Circuit > Costs
- Northern Circuit > Court of Protection and community care
- Northern Circuit > Licensing
- Northern Circuit > Planning and environment
- Northern Circuit > Professional negligence
- Northern Circuit > Property and construction
Top Tier Set Rankings
- Midland Circuit > Planning and environment
- Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence
- Northern Circuit > Employment
- Northern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries
- Northern Circuit > Personal injury
Set Rankings
- Midland Circuit > Clinical negligence
- Northern Circuit > Administrative and public law (including civil liberties and human rights)
- Planning
- Midland Circuit > Personal injury
- Midland Circuit > Licensing
- North Eastern Circuit > Administrative and public law (including civil liberties and human rights)
- North Eastern Circuit > Clinical negligence
- North Eastern Circuit > Commercial litigation
- North Eastern Circuit > Company and insolvency
- North Eastern Circuit > Personal injury
- North Eastern Circuit > Employment
- North Eastern Circuit > Property and construction
- Northern Circuit > Sport