With a strong track record in acting for claimants and defendants, Old Square Chambers‘ team regularly handles a broad range of personal injury work, including industrial disease claims and catastrophic injury cases. Charles Woodhouse KC is well-versed in acting for insurers in chronic pain claims, as well as handling fatal accident cases and military claims, the latter of which are also a key area of instruction for Ben Collins KC. Among the juniors, Charlie Sparling is well known for his expertise in advising on claims arising from catastrophic injuries involving complex issues of quantum and liability. In a boost to chambers, Kiril Waite and Liam Ryan joined the group in March 2026.
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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.
