Gabriel Farmer
Gabriel is an excellent communicator who gets straight to the nuts and bolts of a case. He is very good at explaining complicated topics to clients, and has way of delivering advice that commands respect and instills confidence.'
Guildhall Chambers is home to ‘an excellent personal injury team with an extensive range of experience’. The set reports an increase in personal injury cases involving brain injury claims, which form a key pillar of the ‘legally astute’ Oliver Moore‘s practice. Anthony Reddiford has extensive experience in handling industrial disease cases, while the ’very responsive‘ Gabriel Farmer is well known for his expertise in acting for claimants and defendants in catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases. Martin Lanchester is active in advising on a wide range of personal injury work, including fatal accidents, road traffic accidents and public liability claims. James Bentley appeared for the defendant in CL v Colas Ltd, an employer’s liability claim concerning an alleged neck injury in the workplace which led to the development of functional neurological disorder.
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Testimonials
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- 'Caroline Evans and Olive Kavanagh are fantastic - friendly, approachable and quick to respond to queries.'
- 'Caroline Evans and Olive Kavanagh are real stand outs - fantastic service.'
- 'Both Caroline Evans and Olive Kavanagh are incredibly hardworking and are always on hand to respond to any queries. They are an absolute pleasure to work with and they always respond promptly.'
- 'Excellent clerks who go above and beyond to ensure a smooth and easy service.'
- 'Guildhall Chambers is a fantastic set.'
- 'A strong set for personal injury specialists with a broad range of experience.'
Lawyers
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.
James Bentley
James is always meticulously prepared. His advocacy is succinct and persuasive, and he has an intangible ability to read the judge.'
Martin Lanchester
‘Martin is a skilled negotiator who never loses his cool. He has an excellent strategic approach and keeps his focus on the end goal while giving attention to the detail.'
Philip Hughes
Philip has in-depth expertise in personal injury claims, particularly where complex medical issues are involved. His profound understanding of medical terminology and the intricacy of medical evidence makes him an invaluable asset for cases that require detailed knowledge of both legal and medical matters.'
Oliver Manley
Kriti Upadhyay
Her advocacy is superb - she remains calm under pressure. She is also very empathetic with clients.'