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North Eastern Circuit > Court of Protection and community care Tier 1
Kings Chambers ‘has an excellent group of Court of Protection barristers‘, which attracts praise for its ‘good strength in depth for both Court of Protection finance and welfare cases‘. The ‘extremely responsive‘ Sam Karim KC, who heads up the team, has an established track record in advising on complex medical treatment cases, which also form the backbone of the ‘extremely intelligent and confident‘ Helen Mulholland KC’s practice. Fay Collinson is ‘technically outstanding‘, and is sought after for her expertise in handling contentious property and affairs matters. Aisling Campbell’s ‘advocacy is second to none; she is confident, quick on her feet and an encyclopaedia of mental capacity and mental health law knowledge‘; Court of Protection law specialist Sophie Hurst is ‘a skilled advocate with an excellent command of the law, the ability to build persuasive arguments and a calm courtroom manner‘; and the ‘thorough‘ Ifsa Mahmood is often instructed on behalf of local authorities, NHS trusts and protected parties in health and welfare cases.Rising stars
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Testimonials
‘Stephen Loxton is extremely responsive and goes the extra mile to get the right person for the job.’
‘James Mason is exceptional and a dream to work with.’
‘Aimee Rogers and Drew Platt are excellent clerks.’
‘Drew Platt responds quickly and is extremely helpful.’
‘Kings Chambers has a wealth of knowledge in property and affairs.’
‘Chambers has an excellent reputation in the field.’
‘The set has great counsel for Court of Protection matters.’
Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax Tier 1
Kings Chambers is praised as a ‘consistently excellent set with highly skilled Chancery practitioners at all levels‘ who act nationally and internationally before the entire gamut of courts and tribunals. Lesley Anderson KC is a standout silk in this area, and among the juniors, Fay Collinson exclusively handles cases concerning wills, trusts, and probate, in addition to property and affairs cases within the Court of Protection. Of recent note, she acted for the defendant in the case of Copley v Winter, which saw a claim brought to prove a will with issues of undue influence and lack of capacity. Matthew Hall is a notable junior and he is skilled in contested probate claims, as well as cases regarding trusts, while Nigel Clayton is skilled in contentious wills and trusts with a particular focus on cases with property-related elements. In Middleton v Rushton, Clayton represented the defendant in a disputed administration of an estate claim which concerned a trust in a North Yorkshire-based farm. Richard Lander is another key name here.Leading Silks
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‘Jake Brooke is responsive, very commercial, and practical to deal with.’
‘The clerks at Kings Chambers provide a seamless and easy service, whether it be providing quotes, booking counsel, or dealing with queries. Brandon Singh and James Mason are excellent.’
‘Great clerks. James Mason is fantastic and always goes out of his way to get back to you quickly and to help.’
‘James Mason has always been on hand to help with any queries, whether it be instructions, a hearing, or fees. James deals with urgent matters in a calm and efficient way.’
‘Gary Young and his team, including Harry Young, run the commercial clerking extremely well.’
‘The Chancery clerks, including Gary Young and Harry Young, are very efficient and are also reasonable with regards to negotiating fees.’
‘Gary Young runs a tight ship in the clerking team. Harry Young is also very good.’
‘Harry Young and Gary Young are always willing to assist and will go the extra mile!’
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Northern Circuit > Commercial litigation Tier 1
Kings Chambers handles large-scale commercial disputes for national clients with ease, and is praised as ‘the pre-eminent set in Manchester for valuable commercial litigation’. Its members are well-equipped to expertly handle cases in domestic and international courts and arbitral venues. It is home to Andrew Grantham KC, who boasts expertise in a range of commercial disputes, and David Casement KC is another active silk in this arena. Lesley Anderson KC is a notable name who has appeared before the Supreme Court several times over the last few years. Among the juniors Martin Budworth acted for the claimant in Oakwell v BFC Investment Company, which concerned a claim for several million in unpaid consideration pursuant to Chinese-American investors purchasing Barnsley Football Club. Ben Harding has an increasingly active practice in the injunctive work space, while Aidan Reay is noted for his frequent appearances in the High Court. Neil Berragan predominantly appears before the business and property courts and is often sought after for urgent interim applications. He is acting for the claimant in Kip McGrath Global Pty Ltd v Justine & Colin Gray and KMM Learning LLP, which concerns an Australian company claiming for the breach of a franchise agreement, and an interim injunction was successfully obtained to prevent the defendant from further breaching non-compete covenants.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘The clerks are very personable, engaging, and helpful. They know their stuff above and beyond simple clerking issues. Gary Young, Harry Young, and Brandon Singh are particularly helpful.’
‘Gary Young, the senior clerk, is first class, ever reliable, and ably assisted by Harry Young and the juniors.’
‘The clerks have been with chambers for several years and are great with identifying availability at short notice. Brandon Singh is approachable, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to help attend to problems.’
‘Gary Young is always exceptional and extremely affable. Brandan Singh and Louie Morrissey are excellent at responding quickly and helpfully.’
‘Gary Young is a star clerk and runs a tight ship.’
‘Gary King in particular is phenomenal. He listens, guides, and understands what clients need from barristers.’
‘Harry Young is always available and great to deal with. He quickly gets what you want. Gary Young is also a pleasure to deal with. He clerks the silks and is very responsive.’
‘The clerks at Kings Chambers, particularly Gary Young and Harry Young, are exceptional. They make you feel like your business is important and your custom is valued. They are responsive and pro-active. First class.’
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Northern Circuit > Company and insolvency Tier 1
Praised as ‘the pre-eminent set in Manchester for valuable company litigation’, Kings Chambers is home to Lesley Anderson KC, who has appeared several times before the Supreme Court, and David Casement KC, who successfully represented the respondents in Brown v Graham, a shareholder dispute surrounding allegations of unfairly prejudicial conduct arising from the termination of a director. Louis Doyle KC is a specialist personal and corporate insolvency silk, while Mark Harper KC and Andrew Grantham KC are both strong in shareholder disputes. Martin Budworth and Ben Harding are notable juniors in this area; Budworth acted for the plaintiff in Durose v Waterland & ors, a £25m unfair prejudice petition arising from allegations that Dutch private equity investors unlawfully flooded the board and subsequently diluted the shareholding.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
‘The clerks are very responsive. Gary Young in particular is a legend.’
‘Gary Young is among the best clerks, and other notable clerking assets are Harry Young and Gary Smith.’
‘The clerks at Kings Chambers are helpful, responsive, and on hand to assist in any way they can. A lot of the clerks have worked at Kings a long time, which is testament to the slick operation they have and clear camaraderie, which makes them really pleasant to deal with.’
‘Kings Chambers are the pre-eminent set in Manchester for valuable company litigation.’
‘Kings Chambers as a whole has real strength in depth across company and other areas of litigation, and they offer excellent clerking support, helpful CPD courses, and suggestions for new areas of work that might be of mutual benefit.’
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Northern Circuit > Costs Tier 1
Kings Chambers houses a significant number of costs experts who handle a wide range of cases, including costs disputes in clinical negligence and serious injury claims. Team head Kevin Latham boasts a national practice with expertise in costs budgeting issues and fixed costs cases. Latham was recently instructed by the defendant in World Wide Minerals Ltd & Anor v The Republic of Kazakhstan, a costs dispute arising from an award made in arbitral proceedings following a bilateral investment treaty made between Canada and the USSR in 1989. Costs and litigation funding specialist Andrew Hogan is a key name at the set, and Craig Ralph has appeared before the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Both Ralph and Erica Bedford are acting for the solicitors in Menzies v Oakwood Solicitors Limited, which concerns whether the payment of a solicitors’ bill through the deduction of money received from the opponent amounts to payment according to the Solicitors Act 1974; permission has been granted to appeal to the Supreme Court. Paul Hughes is another notable figure who is called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean and frequently handles high-value costs claims.Leading Juniors
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‘The clerks are always willing to help and will bend over backwards to try and assist and find available counsel. Louie Morrissey and Harry Young have always been especially attentive.’
‘The clerks are outstanding. Harry Young is always on hand to deal with queries and he will always accommodate late hearing requests.’
‘Harry Young is the point of contact for all costs-related instructions. He is very approachable and will go the extra mile to accommodate his instructing solicitors’ requirements. His client care is exceptional and he will also take a pragmatic and commercial view when needed.’
‘Can’t fault them. Personable and willing to work with you to get what you need when you need it. Harry Young is great to work with; organised, efficient, and great at problem solving when required.’
‘The clerks room is superb with Harry Young providing particularly excellent levels of client care.’
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Northern Circuit > Court of Protection and community care Tier 1
Members of the Court of Protection team at Kings Chambers have substantial experience acting for local authorities, NHS trusts, CCGs, patients, and litigation friends. The set is home to practice lead Sam Karim KC and Helen Mulholland KC, both of whom are frequently called upon to represent clients in serious medical treatment decision cases surrounding organ transplants, amputations and life support. Richard Borrett is active in inherent jurisdiction matters in the High Court and issues of deprivation of liberty of children in the Family court. Sophie Allan regularly acts on behalf of protected parties and has expertise in cases surrounding contested capacity issues and applications for non-disclosure. Fay Collinson is also a key member of the set in this area.Rising stars
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Testimonials
‘The clerks are all very helpful and quick to respond, in particular Drew Platt and James Mason.’
‘Aimee Rogers and Drew Platt are excellent clerks.’
‘Kings has an excellent group of Court of Protection barristers, from juniors to KCs. The clerks are exceptionally helpful and will always do whatever they can to find available counsel, even at short notice.’
‘The Court of Protection team at Kings has a good spread of counsel at different levels of seniority. Their training and webinar programmes are excellent, and they are quick to host a session as soon as there are any developments.’
‘The set has great counsel for Court of Protection matters. The clerks do all they can to assist and provide available counsel.’
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Northern Circuit > Licensing Tier 1
Kings Chambers is the preeminent set on the Northern circuit for handling licensing cases, and its members act across a wide range of mandates regarding alcohol and entertainment, gambling, transport, firearms, and street trading licenses, among others. Taxi license revocation cases are a speciality for Constanze Bell, and Ben Williams successfully represented Bassetlaw District Council in a case concerning an alleged breach of licence conditions and health and safety laws by a takeaway owner. Sarah Clover is another active member of the licensing team.Work highlights
Northern Circuit > Planning Tier 1
Kings Chambers boasts an extensive bench of silks and juniors who handle planning and environmental cases. Giles Cannock KC leads the planning team and he is instructed on cases regarding housing and energy schemes, infrastructure projects, and retail developments. David Manley KC acts for both private and public sector clients and he regularly appears in planning inquiries and hearings, as well as in the High Court, as does Ruth Stockley KC. Jonathan Easton KC is particularly skilled in compulsory purchases and environmental matters, while Paul Tucker KC is also notable as chair of the Planning and Environmental Bar Association. Vincent Fraser KC is skilled at handling renewable energy projects, and he recently acted for RWE Renewables UK Onshore Wind regarding an application for a wind farm comprising twelve turbines up to 200 metres tall. Alan Evans specialises in cases regarding village greens and commons, highways, and public right of ways. Of recent note, he successfully represented Manchester City Council in a judicial review, challenging the granting of planning permission for a 55-storey student accommodation building in the middle of Manchester (Macintosh Village Management Ltd v Manchester City Council). Stephanie Hall, Ian Ponter, and John Barrett are also key members of the planning team.Rising stars
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Testimonials
‘Brilliant service and knowledge. Gary Smith and Mark Ronson are responsive, knowledgeable, and personable. They are great to work with.’
‘Mark Ronson and Gary Smith are an asset to Kings Chambers. At all times, they have been helpful and quick to respond.’
‘Mark Ronson and Gary Smith are always particularly helpful in facilitating and coordinating matters.’
‘Always approachable and keen to assist. Gary Smith and Mark Ronson are adept at arranging appropriate representation to deal with the case at hand.’
‘Gary Smith and Mark Ronson are both excellent clerks who are keen to support customers.’
‘The clerks, particularly Mark Ronson and Gary Smith, have always been friendly and extremely efficient. The level of service provided has always been excellent.’
‘Mark Ronson and Gary Smith are always on the ball. They respond very promptly to enquires and have an in-depth understanding of the barrister’s experience and areas of expertise.’
‘Dealings with Gary Smith and Mark Ronson are excellent. They are responsive, approachable, and reliable. The service they provide is second-to-none.’
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Northern Circuit > Professional negligence Tier 1
Kings Chambers ‘houses some of the best known names’ in the North West in the professional negligence arena, and the team has substantial expertise in handling actions brought against professionals including solicitors, surveyors, and accountants. The set is home to Andrew Grantham KC, who has a particular focus on claims against accountants, financial and tax advisers, and insurance brokers, as well as stockbrokers and surveyors. Lesley Anderson KC represented the defendants in Glasson Grain Limited v RE & S Baldwin, a case concerning a counterclaim against a farm agronomist following their negligent advice regarding the application of nitrates, which caused crops to fail. Mark Harper KC and Paul Chaisty KC are also key names at the silk level, and Martin Budworth is a notable senior junior in the group.Leading Silks
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‘Both Gary Young and Harry Young are very good.’
‘Gary Young is excellent.’
‘Kings Chambers is undoubtedly one of the very best in Manchester. It houses some of the best known names in the industry with some real stars of the Bar.’
‘Kings Chambers are a go-to chambers.’
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Northern Circuit > Property and construction Tier 1
Kings Chambers features a strong bench of silks and juniors who are well-respected in the field of real estate litigation, frequently representing development companies and insurers, public authorities, charities, and trustees, as well as insolvency practitioners. Among the silks, Lesley Anderson KC, Andrew Singer KC, and Paul Chaisty KC are notable names in this space. Property litigation specialist Geraint Wheatley predominately focuses on cases in the commercial sector, advising on disputes regarding development sites, promotion and development agreements, and covenants. Matthew Hall acts exclusively in property and succession law mandates, and he represented the owner of a marina in Canal & Riverside Trust v Harbourside Marina Limited concerning a claim by the landlord to forfeit its 250-year lease. Nigel Clayton is especially skilled in disputes surrounding mortgages.Leading Silks
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‘Harry Young is very helpful and easy to deal with.’
‘The clerks are very efficient and helpful. Gary Smith is excellent.’
‘Harry Young, Gary Young, and Brandon Singh are all very good. Harry in particular is great – quick, responsive and keen to ensure client needs and deadlines are met.’
‘The clerks at Kings Chambers are great, particularly Harry Young and Gary Young. Both are very personable, very user friendly, and they go the extra mile to provide a first-class service.’
‘Gary Young is responsive and always willing to facilitate the parties.’
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Midland Circuit > Planning Tier 2
With ‘good strength in depth’ barristers at Kings Chambers remain highly active on a wide range of planning matters in the Midlands region. Gary Grant has recently been instructed in relation to large-scale planning proposals in city centres, including for tall buildings. Sarah Clover is regularly instructed by private developers and local authorities on all aspects of planning development and enforcement. She has notable expertise in ‘agent of change’ cases and in cases dealing with issues at the intersection of planning and licensing law.Testimonials
‘Mark Ronson and Gary Smith are fabulous clerks; very knowledgeable, calm, cheerful, and proactive. They are everything one would want, absolutely excellent.’
‘A set with good strength in depth in planning, well clerked by Gary Smith.’
‘The availability and flexibility of counsel is really good.’
‘An excellent set.’
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Northern Circuit > Administrative law and human rights Tier 2
The members of Kings Chambers are often involved in high-profile judicial reviews, and Sam Karim KC leads the administrative law department. Stephanie Hall is acting for the claimant in Redrow Homes v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, a judicial review of the Secretary of State’s decision to issue disbursements of approximately £30m to pay for works at a Birmingham-based high-rise building from the Building Safety Fund, which was set up following the Grenfell Tower fire to pay for works to buildings with a fire risk. Richard Borrett acts for both claimants and defendants in claims against local authorities, and he is also active in Human Rights Act cases regarding deprivation of liberty and failure to protect children.Leading Juniors
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Northern Circuit > Clinical negligence Tier 2
Kings Chambers is home to Sarah Pritchard KC, who is sought after by defendants in high-value clinical negligence claims. Helen Mulholland KC acts for both claimants and defendants, and of recent note has been instructed on several cerebral palsy claims. Nicholas Braslavsky KC boasts substantial expertise in a range of clinical negligence cases, including asphyxia and cerebral palsy mandates, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, and GP negligence claims. Sarah Pritchard KC specialises in cases arising from negligently handled births, spinal injuries, and surgical negligence. Charlotte Law is another notable name in this area, often handling complex issues of medicine, while Claire Steward is skilled in cases concerning issues of liability. Richard Borrett is another notable member of the set who is instructed by both claimants and defendants, and his expertise spans across surgical, dental, GP, and maternity claims.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
‘Extremely professional and accommodating, especially Paul Clarke, Stephen Loxton, and Leanne Martin.’
‘The clerks are helpful and responsive. Stephen Loxton is really helpful and approachable.’
‘Clerks are friendly, reliable, and efficient. Of note are Stephen Loxton, Paul Clarke, Leanne Martin, and Aaron Smith.’
‘Excellent, responsive service. Stephen Loxton is experienced and swift in responding to any queries.’
‘The service of the clerks is great, in particular Park Clarke. The clerks are communicative and are able to provide counsel with appropriate expertise and call even at short notice.’
‘Very efficient service provided by Stephen Loxton and Paul Clarke.’
‘The clerks are excellent, responsive, and accommodating. Paul Clarke in particular is first rate. He will endeavour to assist wherever he can and is very proactive.’
‘The clerks are attentive and responsive. Paul Clarke is excellent.’
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Northern Circuit > Employment Tier 2
The members of Kings Chambers‘ employment law team are sought after by NHS Trusts, blue-chip companies, and high street brands. The set is home to Anisa Niaz-Dickinson and rising star Rosie Kight, who both represent claimants and respondents before a range of fora, including the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Niaz-Dickinson successfully represented the responded in the case of Hussain v Tesco Stores Ltd, which concerned 17 allegations of race discrimination. In Robinson v Hull City Council, Kight successfully defended the respondent against a claim for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal; the case was also significant in answering the question of how long employer should be obliged wait before dismissing an employee on the grounds of capability. Ben Williams specialises in healthcare-related litigation, while head of the employment team James Boyd predominately acts for employers. Martin Budworth is another key name, and he has expertise in cases surrounding restrictive covenants and confidential information.Rising stars
Testimonials
‘Paul Clarke is very good. He is accommodating, responsive, flexible, and generally makes life easier.’
‘Paul Clarke is excellent.’
‘Lily Evans is quick to respond and helpful.’
‘Paul Clarke and his team are very responsive and commercial.’
‘Kings Chambers is a great set with a range of experienced counsel who are all a safe pair of hands. They offer training specified to your needs too.’
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Northern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries Tier 2
The members at Kings Chambers act for a wide range of parties involved in inquests and inquiries, including bereaved families, local authorities, NHS trusts, government departments, care homes and insurance companies, and police and fire services. The set is home to Michael Rawlinson KC, who is skilled in handling inquests arising from the deaths of military personnel. Of recent note, he was instructed on the inquest examining the death of Olivia Perks, a student officer who took her own life at RMA Sandhurst. Sam Karim KC is another key name, and he is currently engaged in the Covid-19 public inquiry, representing multiple public bodies. Richard Borrett is often instructed by the families of vulnerable individuals that come to harm in the care of the state, as well as local authorities.Leading Silks
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Northern Circuit > Personal injury Tier 2
The personal injury team at Kings Chambers predominately handles serious injury cases, including high-value brain and spinal injuries. The set is home to Nicholas Braslavsky KC and Stephen Maguire who are sought after for their significant expertise in both child and adult brain injury cases. Of recent note, Maguire was instructed in a personal injury claim following an RTA in which the claimant was struck by a van and subsequently suffered a severe head injury. Michael Rawlinson KC and Charlotte Law have substantial experience in acting for military personnel who have been injured, while Helen Mulholland KC frequently acts for claimants who have been seriously injured in road traffic accidents.Gerard McDermott KC is also a key silk at the set. For cases involving chronic pain, Fiona Ashworth is a go-to barrister, and she acts for both claimants and defendants.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
‘Stephen Loxton is a very efficient clerk.’
‘The clerk’s room is very friendly, helpful, and nothing is too much trouble. They have a can-do attitude and Stephen Loxton in particular oversees and directs a first-class service!’
‘Excellent clerks who will always try to accommodate. Especially Paul Clarke, Stephen Loxton, and Leanne Martin.’
‘Paul Clarke is very efficient. He gets things done. Stephen Loxton is very well known and respected, and a smooth operator.’
‘The clerks are friendly and approachable. Aaron Smith is responsive, pleasant to work with, and will go the extra mile to try to accommodate hearings and conferences as needed.’
‘Aaron Smith provides excellent support and is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Stephen Loxton and Paul Clarke are both top notch. Stephen is very commercially minded.’
‘Stephen Loxton and Paul Clarke are brilliant, extremely helpful, approachable, and responsive.’
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Midland Circuit > Clinical negligence Tier 3
Kings Chambers is well-known as ‘an excellent set with plenty of strength in depth’ when it comes to clinical negligence work. Satinder Hunjan KC handles complex and high-profile cases, standing out for ‘his mastery of the expert evidence’. Anna Diamond’s ‘knowledge of the issues of clinical practice and medicine is outstanding’. Nicholas Truelove has recently been instructed by a claimant in relation to a group litigation against the neurosurgery department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, concerning the systematic misplacement of brain stimulation devices used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
‘Jake Brooke is a standout clerk. Nothing is too much trouble and he can be trusted implicitly. Drew Platt is also outstanding.’
‘Drew Platt and Jake Brooke are always strong on communication, always friendly and helpful even when it’s difficult or last minute! Both of these clerks are excellent.’
‘King’s Chambers are a very professional set; Well organised, always helpful and responsive. They take time to build a relationship with instructing solicitors and know their clients’ needs in order to ensure the best counsel for each individual case. The clerks in Birmingham are a pleasure to work with because of their diligence and service-led approach.’
‘King’s Chambers have a good breath of very good barristers, spanning all areas of clinical negligence practice, from the most senior to junior. The clerking service is excellent, which makes it easy to find a good counsel to suit each case. They are always prepared to go the extra mile to meet clients’ needs.’
‘An excellent set of chambers with plenty of strength in depth in case the first choice counsel is not available. The clerks make the set very accessible. Training events and support for charitable events have always been made available. A great chambers to work with overall.’
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North Eastern Circuit > Personal injury Tier 3
Kings Chambers ‘has a strong reputation in the field of personal injury‘. The team is regularly instructed for claimants and defendants across a wide spectrum of personal injury matters. Sarah Pritchard KC is ‘a tough negotiator‘ with established strength in handling catastrophic spinal and brain injury cases. Among the juniors, the ‘exceptional‘ Toby Coupe is well known for advising on claims arising from fatal accidents. In a recent matter, Coupe acted for a claimant who sustained a life-changing spinal injury after a stolen vehicle collided with her car; the claimant was awarded £23m. The ‘pragmatic‘ Steven Turner is well versed in advising on claims arising from road traffic accidents.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
‘Stephen Loxton is fantastic and he goes out of his way to accommodate you. His manner is great.’
‘Stephen Loxton is an exceptional clerk.’
‘Very attentive and helpful clerks. Aaron Smith in particular goes out of his way to ensure your needs are met.’
‘The clerks at Kings Chambers are always efficient and helpful.’
‘Clerks are always available and able.’
‘Kings Chambers has some very talented barristers.’
‘A well-known set in the region.’
North Eastern Circuit > Company and insolvency
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North Eastern Circuit > Administrative law 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 > Licensing
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North Eastern Circuit > Employment
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North Eastern Circuit > Property and construction
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London Bar > Planning
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Midland Circuit > Personal injury
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Midland Circuit > Licensing
Northern Circuit > Sport
Kings Chambers features a strong team of sports law experts who are praised for their handling of ‘complex and sophisticated matters’. They frequently represent a wide range of stakeholders and some members have also conducted proceedings before the Court of Arbitration in Lausanne. At silk level, the set is home to David Casement KC and Paul Chaisty KC; both have experience of challenging Rule K arbitrations. Martin Budworth is another name of note, with particular strengths in football, rugby, and boxing-related cases. He represented Birmingham City Football Club in regulatory proceedings brought by the English Football League following a failed takeover process in which they allowed a third party to influence club matters; he successfully avoided an immediate points deduction, and instead the club faced a suspended two-point deduction. Steven Flynn represents a wide range of clients, including professional athletes and teams, governing bodies and agents, and players’ associations, while Rosie Kight is especially skilled in advising on the employment elements of sports law disputes.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘The clerks at Kings Chambers demonstrate an outstanding level of service where nothing ever seems too much to ask.’
‘The clerks consistently go above and beyond in their efforts to accommodate requests, no matter how complex or urgent. This approach not only reflects their exceptional commitment to client service, but also ensures that every interaction is smooth, efficient, and thoroughly professional.’
‘I rate Kings Chambers exceptionally high in their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, particularly in the field of sports law.’
‘Kings Chambers covers a wide range of legal disciplines, showcasing an impressive range of expert knowledge.’
‘What’s really striking at Kings Chambers is their expertise; the barristers are not just knowledgeable, but they are experts in their respective areas.’
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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.
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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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Mrs Sarah Pritchard KC | King’s Counsel specialising in clinical negligence litigation. Her practice covers a wide… | View Profile |
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Ms Lesley Anderson KC | All aspects of chancery and commercial litigation especially as trial advocate; corporate… | View Profile |
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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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Constanze Bell | Before coming to the bar Constanze worked in the NGO sector. She… | View Profile |
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Mr Neil Berragan | Neil practises in the specialist business courts (Mercantile, Chancery and TCC) in… | 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 James Boyd | James is Head of the Employment team at Kings Chambers. He undertakes work for… | View Profile |
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Dr Nicholas Braslavsky KC | A leading practitioner in catastrophic injury and clinical negligence cases. Nick acts for both claimants and… | View Profile |
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Mr Martin Budworth | Profile Martin is a prominent senior junior dealing with substantial pieces of… | View Profile |
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Giles Cannock KC | Giles Cannock KC is one of the highest ranked Planning Barristers in… | View Profile |
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David Casement KC | David Casement is a King’s Counsel specialising in chancery and commercial arbitration… | View Profile |
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Paul Chaisty KC | Paul is a leading specialist in chancery and commercial litigation across all fields especially commercial disputes,… | 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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Louis Doyle KC | Louis Doyle KC is a commercial silk with a particular expertise and… | View Profile |
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Mr Alan Evans | Alan specialises in (1) planning (2) town and village greens/commons and (3)… | View Profile |
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Mr Anthony Gill | Anthony Gill practises in all areas of Town and Country Planning. He… | View Profile |
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Mr Andrew Grantham KC | Andrew practises almost exclusively in Commercial and Chancery Dispute Resolution including Arbitration and International Disputes. He also undertakes some… | 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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Matthew Hall | Matthew Hall is a specialist property, trusts and probate barrister. | View Profile |
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Mr Ben Harding | Ben practises in all aspects of commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Most… | 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 KC | 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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Mr Sam Karim KC | Sam’s main areas of practice are administrative law (including commercial judicial review)… | 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 Richard Lander | Richard joined the Chancery and Commercial team as a pupil in 1994,… | View Profile |
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Ms Charlotte Law | Practises predominantly in the field of clinical negligence, dealing with cases of… | View Profile |
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Mr Richard Livingston | Richard specialises in all aspects of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence work. His practice encompasses injuries… | 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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Gavin McBride | Gavin enjoys an extensive and almost exclusive personal injury practice. He commands… | View Profile |
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Gerard McDermott KC | Is one of the most sought after personal injury silks in the country. He… | View Profile |
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Ms Helen Mulholland KC | Helen is a specialist medical barrister. She accepts instructions in all areas… | 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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Mr Ian Ponter | Ian enjoys an extensive national planning and public law practice. He is… | View Profile |
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Ms Sarah Pritchard KC | King’s Counsel specialising in clinical negligence litigation. Her practice covers a wide… | View Profile |
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Ms Tina Ranales-Cotos | Tina Rañales-Cotos practises in commercial and corporate litigation and advisory work, mainly… | 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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Ms Sarah Reid KC | Sarah specialises in all areas of Town and Country Planning, and took Silk… | 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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Ms Claire Steward | Claire is a clinical negligence specialist. She has extensive experience in all… | View Profile |
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Paul G. Tucker KC | Paul Tucker KC practices in the fields of planning, local government, environmental, CPO, CIL, logistics,… | View Profile |
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Geraint Wheatley | Geraint is an experienced chancery and commercial practitioner, combining an outstanding academic… | View Profile |
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Mr Ben Williams | A specialist in Employment and Regulatory Law (with a particular focus on… | View Profile |
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