39 Essex Chambers is 'a heavyweight personal injury set'. The team is active across a broad range of matters, including high-value brain and spinal injury claims, amputation, and complex liability disputes. Christian Du Cann is a key contact for catastrophic injury work, with a practice focused on serious claims involving disputed liability and quantum. Susan Rodway KC continues to act for claimants and defendants in claims arising from severe injuries, and Nina Goolamali KC is 'a fearsome negotiator' who regularly acts for insurers in maximum severity claims.
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Profile
Position
Barrister specialising in personal injury (either side), clinical negligence (either side) and health and safety.
Career
Called 1982; member of the Bar Council (1999-2001).
Languages
French, Spanish.
Memberships
Personal Injury Bar Association; Professional Negligence Bar Association.
Education
Cambridge University (BA).
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Testimonials
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- 'Jamie Tucker, Joe Ralph, and Harry Airth are simply excellent.'
- 'Harry Airth is great; he is efficient, responsive, and always a pleasure to deal with. He brings a calm professionalism to every interaction and consistently goes the extra mile to ensure smooth communication and support. A real asset to 39 Essex Chambers.'
- 'Gemma Aldeen is a rising star.'
- 'Fantastic clerking team.'
- 'Great depth in chambers across all aspects of personal injury work.'
- '39 Essex is a superb set.'
- 'A powerhouse chambers.'
- 'The set has great strength in depth.'