Richard Whitehall KC
Richard has a lovely understated manner that hides real steel. A charming and highly impressive silk.'
Deans Court Chambers is ‘a go-to set for high quality advice and advocacy for all kinds of personal injury matters’. Richard Whitehall KC is ‘skilled in all fields of defendant insurance catastrophic claims’. David Boyle has an excellent track record in acting for claimants and defendants in fatal accident claims and cases involving allegations of fundamental dishonesty, which are also a key area of instruction for Alex Taylor. Zoe Earnshaw predominantly acts for defendants, often in claims concerning orthopaedic injuries, chronic pain and spinal injuries. Elsewhere in chambers, Matthew Hooper successfully appeared for the local authority in N v Flintshire County Council, a personal injury claim brought by an elderly claimant who sustained serious orthopaedic injury after a bicycle collision with a bollard on a cycle path. Stephen Grime KC retired from practice in March 2024.
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- 'Matt Gibbons and Andy Flannigan are exceptional.'
- 'Peter Conwell is the best! He is fantastic at what he does.'
- 'Andy Flannigan is extremely proactive and always available to offer assistance and constructive support.'
- 'Andy is wonderful.'
- 'Excellent set of outstanding barristers in their respective fields.'
- 'A strong set at all levels with strength in depth.'
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.
David Boyle
David is extremely thorough. He knows a case inside and out. He is brilliant with clients, and he works well with medical experts in all fields and gets the best from them. He is accessible and approachable. He always delivers.'
Zoe Earnshaw
‘Zoe is the complete package. She is extremely intelligent, organised, analytical and forensic in her review of the papers, comprehensive in her questioning of experts in conference and very personable. She is a robust advocate but always has commercial considerations in mind.’
James Hogg
His expertise in fraud cases is exceptional. He combines sharp legal analysis with a strategic approach, ensuring the best possible outcome.'
Michael Smith
‘Michael’s skills in the courtroom are a masterclass. He is the calm in the storm, and evokes immense confidence and trust from clients.'
Alex Taylor
Alex is always thoroughly prepared. He can cross examine forensically, keeps on the right side of the judge, and often finds novel but credible points.'
Nicholas Grimshaw
His advice is comprehensible and concise, and he maintains a serene manner under pressure.'
Matthew Hooper
Matthew is a very astute and dedicated barrister. He has an in-depth knowledge of the law and this, combined with his forensic method of preparation, makes him an excellent trial advocate.'
Simon McCann
Simon is fearless and tactically astute. A very user-friendly junior.'
Daniel Paul
He is well prepared, assiduous and technically strong. He manages experts and clients in conference with skill, providing nuanced advice on complex issues.'
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.
Oliver Carr
An incredibly bright young lawyer who is able to extract the relevant facts of a case and apply the law to those facts in a very succinct manner. He is able to grapple with complex issues which would no doubt tax a barrister of twice his call.'