Midland Circuit
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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Profile
Work Department
Clinical negligence, inquests, disease, product liability, personal injury, motor.
Position
Rochelle has a successful civil law practice, with particular emphasis on commercial and property matters, as well as all aspects of housing law. In the last few years, she has also developed a special expertise in counter fraud work and costs proceedings. She has travelled extensively and speaks fluent Chinese (Mandarin) and has also been instructed to represent Chinese-speaking clients. Her language skills and unique understanding of the clients’ cultural background are of particular value in such cases.
Career
Called 2005; Ropewalk Chambers 2006 to date.
Languages
Fluent Chinese (Mandarin).
Memberships
Personal Injuries Bar Association; Housing Law Practitioners’ Association.
Education
University of Warwick (2005); Nottingham Law School (BVC Very Competent).
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Testimonials
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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.'
- 'Impressive set.'