‘Very solid set‘ No5 Barristers’ Chambers has ‘strength and depth in abundance‘ in the personal injury area. The ‘intelligent, pragmatic and tactically sharp‘ Henry Pitchers KC heads the personal injury group in chambers, and is well known for his expertise in advising on cases concerning polytrauma, amputations, and brain and spinal injuries, which are also a core area of instruction for Chris Bright KC. Among the juniors, Nick Xydias is sought after for his experience in handling fatal accident cases, Richard Moat regularly advises on industrial disease, chronic pain and psychiatric injury claims, and the ‘consummate professional‘ Esther Gamble is routinely involved in multi-track cases involving fatalities, neurological injuries and amputations. Steven Fisher acts for claimants and defendants in occupiers’ liability, road traffic accidents and employers’ liability cases.
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No5 Barristers' Chambers
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‘Will Theaker and Pete Mottram run a very tight ship.’
‘Peter Mottram is fantastic at keeping in touch.’
‘Peter Mottram, William Theaker, Matthew Reeves, Morgan Smith and Tracey Witherford all have been exemplary in finding solutions to problems and responding to calls and emails quickly.’
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers is viewed as ‘a ‘go to’ set for personal injury litigation‘, with ‘talent at all levels of call‘. Jayne Adams KC has ‘a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of asbestos litigation‘. Patrick Limb KC has been kept busy handling group litigation concerning claims for concussion in rugby and football. Among the junior end of chambers, Georgina Crawford is ‘a go-to barrister for all Animals Act matters‘, with particular expertise in handling equine cases, and Jason Cox is regularly instructed by claimants and defendants in cases involving catastrophic injuries. Employer’s liability claims are prominent in Tom Panton‘s workload, while the ‘intellectually brilliant‘ Rochelle Rong is sought after for her expertise in handling brain injury, amputation, spinal injury and chronic pain cases. Kam Jaspal is well-versed in advising on industrial disease matters. Richard Seabrook retired from practice in March 2025.
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‘Tony Hill and Alan Odiam are excellent and provide a first class service.’
‘Tony Hill is an absolute gem, a genuinely lovely person who is worth his weight in gold. I would easily award him the Senior Clerk Gold Cup if such a prize existed. He always delivers, and he knows exactly what we want. He has great support from the equally lovely Alan Odiam.’
‘The service from Ropewalk has always been top notch.’
St Philips Chambers
At St Philips Chambers, Andrew Evans predominantly acts for claimants in cases concerning fatal accidents, catastrophic injuries, and brain and spinal injury claims. Sofia Ashraf‘s workload includes psychiatric injury claims, road traffic accidents and employers’ liability cases, and she is well versed in handling instructions from both defendants and claimants. Colin Baran is ‘able to use his commercial acumen and intellect to achieve maximised compensation‘ in public liability and employers’ liability claims which intersect between personal injury law and employment law.
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‘The clerks are very friendly, commercially minded and often go the extra mile to meet and exceed expectations.’
‘They are regularly punching significantly above their weight in complex personal injury cases.’
‘An outstanding set.’
No5 Barristers' Chambers
Les références
‘Will Theaker and Pete Mottram run a very tight ship.’
‘Peter Mottram is fantastic at keeping in touch.’
‘Peter Mottram, William Theaker, Matthew Reeves, Morgan Smith and Tracey Witherford all have been exemplary in finding solutions to problems and responding to calls and emails quickly.’
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers is viewed as ‘a ‘go to’ set for personal injury litigation‘, with ‘talent at all levels of call‘. Jayne Adams KC has ‘a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of asbestos litigation‘. Patrick Limb KC has been kept busy handling group litigation concerning claims for concussion in rugby and football. Among the junior end of chambers, Georgina Crawford is ‘a go-to barrister for all Animals Act matters‘, with particular expertise in handling equine cases, and Jason Cox is regularly instructed by claimants and defendants in cases involving catastrophic injuries. Employer’s liability claims are prominent in Tom Panton‘s workload, while the ‘intellectually brilliant‘ Rochelle Rong is sought after for her expertise in handling brain injury, amputation, spinal injury and chronic pain cases. Kam Jaspal is well-versed in advising on industrial disease matters. Richard Seabrook retired from practice in March 2025.
Les références
‘Tony Hill and Alan Odiam are excellent and provide a first class service.’
‘Tony Hill is an absolute gem, a genuinely lovely person who is worth his weight in gold. I would easily award him the Senior Clerk Gold Cup if such a prize existed. He always delivers, and he knows exactly what we want. He has great support from the equally lovely Alan Odiam.’
‘The service from Ropewalk has always been top notch.’
St Philips Chambers
At St Philips Chambers, Andrew Evans predominantly acts for claimants in cases concerning fatal accidents, catastrophic injuries, and brain and spinal injury claims. Sofia Ashraf‘s workload includes psychiatric injury claims, road traffic accidents and employers’ liability cases, and she is well versed in handling instructions from both defendants and claimants. Colin Baran is ‘able to use his commercial acumen and intellect to achieve maximised compensation‘ in public liability and employers’ liability claims which intersect between personal injury law and employment law.
Les références
‘The clerks are very friendly, commercially minded and often go the extra mile to meet and exceed expectations.’
‘They are regularly punching significantly above their weight in complex personal injury cases.’
‘An outstanding set.’