Ben Collins KC
‘He is quick to get the measure of a case, cuts through to what is important, has excellent judgement and leads the team with assurance and a personal touch.'
Highlighted as 'a very good chambers full of high quality personal injury practitioners', Old Square Chambers has an excellent reputation for handling complex litigation, with particular strength in catastrophic and psychiatric injuries and military claims. Ben Collins KC is 'persuasive, charming and fearless', and is sought after by claimants and defendants in personal injury cases. Among the juniors, Katherine Howells' workload includes cases pertaining to fatal injuries, accidents overseas and complex issues of quantum and liability, while Bruno Gil advises on employer's liability issues, spinal injury claims and military claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'William Meade is a super clerk with fantastic client care standards.'
- 'Will Meade is outstanding in his commercial awareness and customer service.'
- 'Olivia Moliterno and Will Meade are both very easy to work with.'
- 'Olivia Moliterno is a real credit to chambers - she is extremely efficient and always goes the extra mile to assist.'
- 'Old Square Chambers are a fantastic set.'
- 'Superb set that punches above its weight in PI work.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Paul Rose KC
Charles Woodhouse KC
Personal injury - Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Katherine Howells
‘Katherine is meticulous and forensic in her approach to expert evidence.'
Bruno Gil
‘Bruno is meticulous in his preparation, and he is able to explain complex legal matters and medical evidence to clients in a clear and uncomplicated manner.’
Adam Samuel
‘Adam has a very sharp intellect and is brilliant with clients. He grasps the issues quickly and put the opposition on the back foot.'
Brian Cummins
‘He is exceptionally knowledgeable in the field of personal injury, and has an excellent bedside manner with clients.'
Christopher Edwards
‘He is tactically astute and really good with clients.’
David Rivers
‘David is excellent at negotiating, and is alert to the crucial elements of the case.'
Charlie Sparling
‘Charlie is clever and charming. He is extremely astute and tactical.'
Sophie Beesley
‘Sophie provides practical advice which progresses matters. She has excellent client care skills.’
Daniel Neill
'Daniel provides robust and pragmatic advice on complex procedural issues.'
Victoria Webb
‘Victoria gives practical, clear advice and fights hard in court.’