Old Square Chambers' team is well known for its strength in handling disciplinary proceedings involving the medical sector. At silk level, Mark Sutton KC is highly regarded for his expertise in representing medical practitioners in disciplinary proceedings before tribunals and fitness to practise hearings. At the junior end of chambers, Nicola Newbegin is sought after for her experience in defending doctors and dentists against allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Testimonials
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- 'Olivia Moliterno is excellent, efficient and prompt.'
- 'Will Meade and Lee Jennings are responsive.'
- 'Olivia Molitano and Louis Lockwood stand out. Their service and timely support is much appreciated. They can always be relied upon, which is invaluable.'
- 'Olivia Moliterno is excellent, efficient and prompt.'
- 'Very quick to respond and friendly and helpful.'
- 'A strong, well organised set.'
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.
Ben Collins KC
‘Ben’s advocacy is precise, measured and effective. If litigation were a sport, he would be the team captain.’
Betsan Criddle KC
She is an absolute force of nature - so impressive on her feet, gives the client great confidence. Encyclopaedic knowledge, and also incredibly user-friendly for solicitors.'
Eleena Misra KC
‘Eleena prepares meticulously, which is reflected in an assured performance in tribunal.'
Nadia Motraghi KC
‘Nadia is a direct yet graceful advocate. She is exceptional in her arguments, getting to the root of legal issues with precision.'
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.
Nicola Newbegin
‘Nicola is extremely thorough. Her advocacy is impressive and effective.’
Tim Grey
‘He has excellent client-handling skills.’
Tara O’Halloran
‘Tara gets to grips with cases very quickly, and is able to put clients at ease while remaining firmly in control of what needs to be done in a case. She manages expectations well and has a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework.'