St John’s Chambers is ‘a strong regional set with a wide-ranging depth of experience’ in cases involving fatal accidents, industrial disease, brain injuries, and catastrophic spinal injuries. Andrew McLaughlin acted for the defendant in Yesss (A) Electrical Ltd v Warren, an appeal concerning if a late application for permission to rely on expert evidence in a new specialism not addressed by the existing directions is an application for relief from sanctions under the Civil Procedure Rules. Richard Stead has expertise across a broad range of high-value and complex personal injury claims with a particular focus on Animals Act claims. ’An excellent and persuasive advocate’, Matthew White is active in handling contentious and non-contentious matters, including occupational illness litigation, accidents at work and highway claims. Ben Handy is regularly involved in serious injury cases and garners praises for his ‘reassuring presence in complex claims’.
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- 'Adam Marston has an excellent sense of humour and genuinely cares about finding the right person for the job.'
- 'Hugh Maguire is dependable and always available.'
- 'Adam Marston, Jordan Yandell and Lara Hanney offer excellent service, especially in arranging conferences, dealing with papers and general administration.'
- 'The clerks are very professional and respond quickly to queries, especially Hugh Maguire.'
- 'Hugh Maguire and Adam Marston are excellent.'
- 'The clerks, with Adam Marston and Hugh Maguire in particular, are always helpful.'
- 'Adam Marston and Hugh Maguire are fantastic clerks, always very efficient and go over and above to help.'
- 'St John's Chambers is a pre-eminent Bristol set with several experienced counsels.'
- 'St John's Chambers has the strongest PI team in the South West, with great strength in depth throughout.'
- 'St John's Chambers is a go-to set with an outstanding strength in depth with an excellent clerking team who are always accessible.'
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