No5 Barristers’ Chambers is ‘a fantastic set with an incredible strength in depth in the medical negligence field from junior to KC‘. Led by the ‘remarkably intelligent‘ John Coughlan KC, the team has a solid track record in handling a wide range of complex clinical negligence work. The ‘very thorough‘ Chris Bright KC often advises on brain injury cases, while Mamta Gupta is well versed in handling gynaecological, orthopaedic, and birth injury cases, as well as mental health suicide cases. Dental negligence matters are a core area of strength for Louisa Sherlock. Richard Grimshaw was appointed to the circuit bench in October 2024.
Clinical negligence in
Regional Bar
No5 Barristers' Chambers
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‘Will Theaker runs a extremely slick operation. He is proactive and no task is too difficult.’
‘Will Theaker and Pete Mottram are first class and always try to help where needed.’
‘Will Theaker and Tracey Witherford are both very helpful and responsive.’
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers is home to ‘an excellent range of counsel dealing with clinical negligence work‘. The ‘very strong‘ set is well known for advising on a broad spectrum of complex cases, and reports an uptick in claimant-side instructions. The ‘insightful‘ Jason Cox handles a steady workflow of high-value clinical negligence claims, and Thomas Herbert is ‘analytical, logical and scientific; his analysis of a claim is always thorough‘. Rochelle Rong‘s workload includes industrial disease claims, while Rachel Young is ‘adept at getting to the crux of complex clinical negligence cases with ease‘. Richard Seabrook retired from practice in March 2025.
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‘Tony Hill goes above and beyond to help.’
‘The clerking team are brilliant.’
‘The clerks are welcoming, accommodating and flexible.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers has a strong reputation in the Midlands for its clinical negligence offering. Satinder Hunjan KC is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on complex, high-value claims, including birth injuries. Anna Diamond specialises in clinical negligence law and regularly acts for claimants and defendants in a wide range of matters, including claims of delayed or missed diagnoses. Nicholas Truelove is ‘a strong advocate and always performs exceptionally well in court‘, with an excellent track record in representing claimants in clinical negligence work.
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‘All of the clerks in Birmingham are hard working and dedicated, and go out of their way to help. Jake Brooke is very experienced and well liked.’
‘Well managed and efficient.’
‘The clerks are especially good at Kings Chambers. Very responsive, collaborative and they know the set inside out.’
St Philips Chambers
At St Philips Chambers, Colin Baran garners praise for his ‘particular expertise in gynaecological injury and delay in diagnosis of cancer cases, where his depth of knowledge and experience really stands out‘. Petar Starcevic‘s workload includes claims involving alleged missed or delayed diagnoses. Andrew Evans‘ ‘ability to explain complex medical and legal issues with clarity is invaluable‘; he acts for claimants in a wide spectrum of complex matters, including spinal injury cases.
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‘The clerking team at St Philips Chambers is consistently excellent – professional, responsive, and a pleasure to deal with. In particular, Oliver Edwards and Janita Patel stand out for their efficiency, approachability, and commitment to providing a first-class service.’
‘The clerks are incredibly helpful and respond promptly and efficiently.’
‘Reliable, approachable and supportive.’
No5 Barristers' Chambers
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‘Will Theaker runs a extremely slick operation. He is proactive and no task is too difficult.’
‘Will Theaker and Pete Mottram are first class and always try to help where needed.’
‘Will Theaker and Tracey Witherford are both very helpful and responsive.’
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers is home to ‘an excellent range of counsel dealing with clinical negligence work‘. The ‘very strong‘ set is well known for advising on a broad spectrum of complex cases, and reports an uptick in claimant-side instructions. The ‘insightful‘ Jason Cox handles a steady workflow of high-value clinical negligence claims, and Thomas Herbert is ‘analytical, logical and scientific; his analysis of a claim is always thorough‘. Rochelle Rong‘s workload includes industrial disease claims, while Rachel Young is ‘adept at getting to the crux of complex clinical negligence cases with ease‘. Richard Seabrook retired from practice in March 2025.
Les références
‘Tony Hill goes above and beyond to help.’
‘The clerking team are brilliant.’
‘The clerks are welcoming, accommodating and flexible.’
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers has a strong reputation in the Midlands for its clinical negligence offering. Satinder Hunjan KC is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on complex, high-value claims, including birth injuries. Anna Diamond specialises in clinical negligence law and regularly acts for claimants and defendants in a wide range of matters, including claims of delayed or missed diagnoses. Nicholas Truelove is ‘a strong advocate and always performs exceptionally well in court‘, with an excellent track record in representing claimants in clinical negligence work.
Les références
‘All of the clerks in Birmingham are hard working and dedicated, and go out of their way to help. Jake Brooke is very experienced and well liked.’
‘Well managed and efficient.’
‘The clerks are especially good at Kings Chambers. Very responsive, collaborative and they know the set inside out.’
St Philips Chambers
At St Philips Chambers, Colin Baran garners praise for his ‘particular expertise in gynaecological injury and delay in diagnosis of cancer cases, where his depth of knowledge and experience really stands out‘. Petar Starcevic‘s workload includes claims involving alleged missed or delayed diagnoses. Andrew Evans‘ ‘ability to explain complex medical and legal issues with clarity is invaluable‘; he acts for claimants in a wide spectrum of complex matters, including spinal injury cases.
Les références
‘The clerking team at St Philips Chambers is consistently excellent – professional, responsive, and a pleasure to deal with. In particular, Oliver Edwards and Janita Patel stand out for their efficiency, approachability, and commitment to providing a first-class service.’
‘The clerks are incredibly helpful and respond promptly and efficiently.’
‘Reliable, approachable and supportive.’