39 Essex Chambers hosts ‘strength in depth in many different fields and at every single level of seniority’, with a culture of comprehensive expertise being also present in the chambers’ personal injury offering. Christian Du Cann is a prominent junior in the chambers, predominately overseeing complex polytraumatic injuries involving several components – in White v Wingate Electrical plc he represented the claimant in a workplace accident litigation involving severe burns and psychological injuries, which saw both liability and quantum in dispute. Susan Rodway KC continues to be involved in cases concerning concussion in sport.
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- 'Clerks are excellent and responsive. Joe Ralph and Harry Aird are particularly good.'
- '39 Essex are an excellent set for complex PI matters - both in respect of claims and costs.'
- '39 Essex are a stellar set of chambers with strength in depth in many different fields and at every single level of seniority. '
- 'Excellent set with great strength and depth. Clerking is efficient and chambers facilities are fantastic.'
- 'My go to set of chambers due to the quality of barristers and great service '
- 'A great set with a wealth of talent'
- 'Efficient and friendly clerks who provide great service.'
- 'A stellar set with some great talent; there will always be someone (and mostly several) capable people available to assist.'
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