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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personal injury, clinical negligence and costs
Position
Bruno specialises in personal injury, clinical negligence and costs.
Within personal injury, he acts for both claimants and defendants in serious and high-value claims. Bruno’s caseload includes fatal injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and severe orthopaedic injuries, as well as complex organic/psychological injuries such as chronic pain and FND. Bruno has particular experience with military claims and sports claims.
He also represents parties in inquests, CICA claims, AFCS claims, First-Tier Tribunal appeals and Army Service Complaints.
Career
Called: 2014
Previous career in management and operations for a global high-end restaurant group.
BSc and MSc in Biological Sciences prior to converting to law.
Lord Denning and Lord Brougham Scholarships from Lincoln’s Inn.
Memberships
Personal Injuries Bar Association and The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
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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.'
- 'Old Square have great strength-in-depth when it comes to personal injury barristers.'
- 'An excellent set for personal injury work, with a raft of very experienced, knowledgeable counsel.'