Guildhall Chambers is ‘an anchor of clinical negligence expertise in the South West‘, and houses ‘a strong offering of gifted clinical negligence barristers‘. Selena Plowden KC‘s ‘ability to engage in the medical evidence is second to none‘. The ‘extremely meticulous and dedicated‘ Martin Lanchester has established experience in acting for claimants and defendants in a broad range of cases concerning cauda equina, delayed cancer diagnosis claims and spinal injuries, to name a few. The group reports an increase in birth injury claims, a key area of instruction for Sophie Holme. James Bentley‘s workload includes dental negligence, radiological negligence and consent matters.
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Guildhall Chambers
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‘Caroline Evans and Olive Kavanagh are friendly, communicative and approachable. They are incredibly helpful and always willing to be flexible. They are a fantastic asset to their chambers.’
‘Olive Kavanagh and Caroline Evans are always helpful.’
‘Caroline and Olive are exceptional in their roles at clerks.’
St John's Chambers
St John’s Chambers is ‘a “go to” set in the Western circuit for good quality clinical negligence work‘ with ‘strength and depth at both the junior and senior junior end‘. Justin Valentine, who heads the team, is ‘a passionate and effective advocate‘ with considerable experience in cases involving cauda equina and neonatal claims, delayed cancer diagnosis and diabetes claims. Lauren Karmel is ‘a powerful advocate‘, and is often instructed on behalf of NHS Trusts and health boards in claims. James Marwick is well versed in handling major spinal and birth injury claims and cases concerning negligent obstetric and gynaecological care. Beatrice Baskett is ‘extremely confident‘ and ‘an absolute asset‘.
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‘Hugh Maguire and Adam Marston are both very experienced clerks, with strong organisational and people skills.’
‘Hugh Maguire is very approachable.’
‘Jordan Yandell is very personable and friendly.’
3PB
‘Fantastic chambers‘ 3PB‘s ‘barristers in the field of clinical negligence are excellent and extremely knowledgeable in their field‘. Hamish Dunlop is ‘exemplary in his field, having a very thorough and in-depth knowledge of clinical claims‘ and ‘an authoritative but open and friendly presence which makes clients warm towards him‘. The ‘always calm and assured‘ Mark Lomas has a solid track record in representing claimants in catastrophic injury and fatality cases. Gemma Ralph is adept at acting for defendants and claimants in a wide range of clinical negligence matters, including delayed or missed diagnoses and negligent treatment. Duncan McNair has ‘an excellent analytical ability‘ and an established reputation for handling surgical negligence cases.
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‘The clerks at 3PB are excellent. They support their barristers well and have great commercial awareness. Ed Holdstock and Dave Snook are particularly exceptional. They know their barristers inside out and are tuned in to the needs of instructing solicitors. All dealings are always seamless.’
‘Helpful and accommodating.’
‘The clerks are very helpful and return to you very quickly.’
Guildhall Chambers
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‘Caroline Evans and Olive Kavanagh are friendly, communicative and approachable. They are incredibly helpful and always willing to be flexible. They are a fantastic asset to their chambers.’
‘Olive Kavanagh and Caroline Evans are always helpful.’
‘Caroline and Olive are exceptional in their roles at clerks.’
St John's Chambers
St John’s Chambers is ‘a “go to” set in the Western circuit for good quality clinical negligence work‘ with ‘strength and depth at both the junior and senior junior end‘. Justin Valentine, who heads the team, is ‘a passionate and effective advocate‘ with considerable experience in cases involving cauda equina and neonatal claims, delayed cancer diagnosis and diabetes claims. Lauren Karmel is ‘a powerful advocate‘, and is often instructed on behalf of NHS Trusts and health boards in claims. James Marwick is well versed in handling major spinal and birth injury claims and cases concerning negligent obstetric and gynaecological care. Beatrice Baskett is ‘extremely confident‘ and ‘an absolute asset‘.
Les références
‘Hugh Maguire and Adam Marston are both very experienced clerks, with strong organisational and people skills.’
‘Hugh Maguire is very approachable.’
‘Jordan Yandell is very personable and friendly.’
3PB
‘Fantastic chambers‘ 3PB‘s ‘barristers in the field of clinical negligence are excellent and extremely knowledgeable in their field‘. Hamish Dunlop is ‘exemplary in his field, having a very thorough and in-depth knowledge of clinical claims‘ and ‘an authoritative but open and friendly presence which makes clients warm towards him‘. The ‘always calm and assured‘ Mark Lomas has a solid track record in representing claimants in catastrophic injury and fatality cases. Gemma Ralph is adept at acting for defendants and claimants in a wide range of clinical negligence matters, including delayed or missed diagnoses and negligent treatment. Duncan McNair has ‘an excellent analytical ability‘ and an established reputation for handling surgical negligence cases.
Les références
‘The clerks at 3PB are excellent. They support their barristers well and have great commercial awareness. Ed Holdstock and Dave Snook are particularly exceptional. They know their barristers inside out and are tuned in to the needs of instructing solicitors. All dealings are always seamless.’
‘Helpful and accommodating.’
‘The clerks are very helpful and return to you very quickly.’