Richard Borrett > Kings Chambers > Manchester, England > Barrister Profile

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.

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.

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.

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.