Alexander Antelme KC
‘Alexander is a superstar advocate, and he has deep expertise in product liability group litigation.’
Viewed as ‘a go to set for product liability’, Crown Office Chambers‘ members continue to handle a wide range of complex, high-profile matters. Notably, Alexander Antelme KC is acting for Renault and associated companies in the ongoing “Dieselgate” litigation, in which Richard Sage and David Myhill have prominent roles. In a separate matter, Antelme KC and Elizabeth Boon are acting as counsel to Kenvue concerning a proposed group action, arising from allegations that talcum powder caused cancer in the claimants. Daniel Shapiro KC successfully defended Daimler Buses against a product liability claim, brought by Dublin Coach, that the Euro 6 compliant diesel exhaust systems in Mercedes Tourismo coaches were defective and caught fire.
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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.
Daniel Shapiro KC
‘Daniel is exceptionally intelligent. He grasps issues quickly, gives robust advice, and is very good on strategy.’
Isabel Hitching KC
‘Isabel is technically brilliant.’
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.
David Myhill
‘David remains calm under pressure and goes the extra mile to deliver on time. He quickly identifies the critical issues and the best approach to take for a successful resolution.'
Richard Sage
‘Richard is very cerebral but incredibly user-friendly, and thinks outside the box.'
Erica Power
James Medd
‘James is on top of the law and great with the detail, leaving no stone unturned in getting an answer to the most complex matters.’
Shaun Ferris
Carlo Taczalski
‘Carlo is an excellent barrister. He’s a good strategist, and in court he is composed and methodical.’
Elizabeth Boon
‘Elizabeth is highly skilled and knowledgeable. A great strategist with a sense of the bigger commercial picture underlying claims.’
Juliet Stevens
'Juliet provides incisive advice on complex issues. She is practical, commercial and measured in her approach. In court, she is well prepared.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Mariusz Rumun
'Mariusz is an outstanding lawyer – extremely bright, immensely hard-working and a real pleasure to work with.'