St John’s Buildings stands out for its ‘huge array of top quality clinical negligence barristers’. Richard Norton is ‘a magnificent barrister’ with an excellent track record in advising on surgical negligence and delayed diagnoses claims, as well as handling cases arising from negligent post-operative care. Daniel Kinnear is ‘a highly experienced clinical negligence practitioner with a unique knowledge of dental law’. Henry Vanderpump‘s broad practice includes cauda equina cases, delayed cancer diagnoses and claims relating to mental health, and Philip Grundy is adept at advising on the full range of clinical negligence matters. Alastair Wright is often instructed in cases involving issues of informed consent.
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Testimonials
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- 'Martin Craggs provides an excellent service.'
- 'Chris Shaw and Martin Craggs are very efficient and friendly.'
- 'Martin Craggs provides an excellent service and is very accommodating.'
- 'Martin Craggs and Chris Shaw are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for them.'
- 'The clerks are always very helpful and quick to respond to enquiries.'
- 'St John's Buildings in Manchester offers an excellent service.'
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.
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.
Daniel Kinnear
He has an air of experience and calm that instills confidence and is incredibly reassuring. A skilled advocate that gets results. He can speak to clients and professionals with ease.’
Richard Norton
He fights hard for his clients and gets the best results possible. Methodical and tactically astute. A delight to work with and always willing to go the extra mile and explain complex matters with simplicity.'
Philip Grundy
His assessment and analysis of medical expert reports is of an extremely high quality and he ensures he is always on hand to assist.'
Henry Vanderpump
An intelligent and hardworking barrister. Clients are very at ease with him.'
Alastair Wright
As an advocate he is calm, concise and controlled, and very well respected by the judiciary. It is always reassuring to have him by your side in court.'
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.
