Darryl Allen KC
His command of the evidence combined with his engaging delivery and incisive cross-examination delivers excellent results.’
Byrom Street Chambers has an excellent reputation for its ‘wealth of experience and knowledge’ and ‘real strength in depth’ in the clinical negligence space. The group reports an increase in instructions arising from birth injury claims, and continues to advise on a wide range of complex, high-value cases involving brain injury and cerebral palsy claims. Head of chambers Christopher Melton KC has ‘vast knowledge of maximum severity clinical negligence cases, and is a fount of knowledge in birth injury claims’. Deputy head of chambers Sally Hatfield KC predominantly acts for claimants in cauda equina, birth injury claims and wrongful birth claims. Jason Wells‘ ’attention to detail in the field of clinical negligence is unparalleled‘.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The clerks at Byrom Street are incredibly responsive, efficient and helpful. Matt Tudor is an exceptional clerk.'
- 'Matt Tudor is always willing to go above and beyond to help.'
- 'The clerks at Byrom Street are second to none. Lucy Bardsley is excellent.'
- 'All of the clerks provide a great service.'
- 'Byrom Street Chambers offers an impressive wealth of experience in the sphere of clinical negligence.'
- 'The go-to chambers for high-value complex claimant clinical negligence work.'
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.
Sally Hatfield KC
Sally has a great intellect and a pragmatic approach. She always gets to the nub of the issue without wasting time.'
Winston Hunter KC
Winston has many exceptional qualities. He is technically brilliant, has a wide breadth of knowledge and is very personable with clients.'
Rhiannon Jones KC
Rhiannon is exemplary at handling brain and spinal cases.'
Christopher Melton KC
A brilliant counsel. He has a huge wealth of experience and is an excellent negotiator, with great empathy for clients. Willing to take on and fight difficult cases.'
James Rowley KC
James is dazzling in consultation. An innovative thinker.'
Lauren Sutherland KC
Lauren is exceptional with clients. She shows real empathy, understanding and time. She is a determined litigator and fights for justice.'
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.
