Jason Cox
Jason always demonstrates exceptional legal knowledge, professionalism and dedication. His strategic thinking and attention to detail plays a crucial role in achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.'
Ropewalk Chambers is home to ‘an excellent range of counsel dealing with clinical negligence work’. The ‘very strong’ set is well known for advising on a broad spectrum of complex cases, and reports an uptick in claimant-side instructions. The ‘insightful’ Jason Cox handles a steady workflow of high-value clinical negligence claims, and Thomas Herbert is ‘analytical, logical and scientific; his analysis of a claim is always thorough’. Rochelle Rong‘s workload includes industrial disease claims, while Rachel Young is ’adept at getting to the crux of complex clinical negligence cases with ease‘. Richard Seabrook retired from practice in March 2025.
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- 'Tony Hill goes above and beyond to help.'
- 'The clerking team are brilliant.'
- 'The clerks are welcoming, accommodating and flexible.'
- 'The clerks' service is top drawer.'
- 'Ropewalk Chambers is an excellent outfit, keen to assist in all situations.'
- 'A strong set of excellent quality advocates.'
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Leading Juniors
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Thomas Herbert
An exceptional barrister. He has a remarkable capacity to process and distill complex medical information into clear, understandable terms, ensuring that everyone involved can fully grasp the issues at hand.'
Rochelle Rong
Rochelle is great on her feet, with brilliant client care skills. She is a fantastic advocate.'
Rachel Young
Rachel is pragmatic in her approach and the advice she gives is incisive. Her client care is exemplary, always putting the lay client at ease, and she is always thorough in her preparation. She is a solid advocate, persuasive and firm but fair with witnesses and never flustered.'
Edward James
Edward's legal acumen and advocacy skills are complemented by a clear ability to communicate complex legal and medical issues in a way that clients and their families can easily understand.'