No5 Barristers’ Chambers is ‘a large and well-organised set with the right counsel available for all types of cases’. Practice head Chris Bright KC is described as ‘a very intelligent advocate who is able to grasp the complex points of a case’. Jonathan Jones KC, in addition to work concerning neurological injuries, successfully secured a £6.5m settlement for a sportsman who suffered paraplegia due to the delayed diagnosis of a spinal abscess. David Tyack KC is involved in one of several cases conjoined in Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, an appeal to the Supreme Court concerning if one can make a claim for psychiatric injury after witnessing the death or other horrifying event of a close relative caused by earlier clinical negligence, while Henry Pitchers KC is ‘good with clients with learning disabilities’ and successfully represented a diabetic patient who settled a delayed treatment case for £2.5m. Neil Shastri-Hurst was elected Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley in July 2024.
Clinical negligence in
Regional Bar
No5 Barristers' Chambers
Testimonials
‘William Theaker and Peter Mottram are excellent and a credit to No 5 Chambers.’
‘Clerks are very helpful, and efficient. William Theaker, in particular, is a credit to the chambers.’
‘The clerking team is very good. Peter Mottram, in particular, is excellent in dealing with queries promptly, effectively and with good humour where required.’
‘No5 have strength in depth at all levels of call and can provide counsel to advise on claims across the full range of value and complexity.’
‘Great, efficient and fast set of chambers.’
‘The set has a good strength in depth and go-to chambers.’
‘No5 is a strong set. They have a breadth of quality barristers from junior to silks. They also offer high-quality training.’
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers is a set of ‘experienced, approachable and capable barristers’ with extensive experience acting in cases across the full spectrum of clinical negligence litigation. The ‘efficient and organised’ Rochelle Rong specialises in complex causation cases, including neurological injuries, delayed diagnoses of cancer, and other conditions. Rachel Young is ‘always well-prepared and thorough in preparation’ on clinical negligence cases involving fatal outcomes.
Testimonials
‘The clerks, especially Tony Hill, are helpful and will bend over backwards to assist.’
‘Clerks are friendly and quick and will often be there in the evenings. The head clerks, Tony Hill and Alan Odiam, are very proactive.’
‘The chambers are excellent. They are quick to let you know that they have received your instructions and are quick to let you know if your favoured barrister is unavailable, and are quick to recommend an alternative.’
‘Ropewalk Chambers are approachable, easily contactable and have good availability of counsel.’
‘Ropewalk Chambers offers a robust regional option. It works to find practical solutions, and has the strength and depth of various exceptional barristers.’
Work highlights
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers is ‘a well-run set’, experienced in working with both claimants and defendants in clinical negligence claims. Satinder Hunjan KC is well-known for ‘his vast experience in clinical negligence claims’ and regularly deals with matters related to major brain injuries. Anna Diamond is praised for her ‘confident advocacy and formidable negotiation skills’. Nicholas Truelove specialises in acting for claimants and is currently representing the family of the deceased in a case concerning the death of a man in his twenties a fortnight after he received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination.
Testimonials
‘Kings is an excellent set of chambers, well run by excellent clerks. Jake Brooke heads up Birmingham and runs a tight ship. The set can offer much good junior counsel if senior counsel is not available.’
‘Jake Brooke is very responsive and will always go the extra mile to help.’
‘The clerks are welcoming and provide excellent service. They get the job done efficiently and well. Jake Brooke is an absolute credit to the set.’
‘Kings Chambers is a good set of strong counsel. It is often able to think creatively and outside the box. They are amenable to last-minute hearings and late deadlines and are willing to work on matters where necessary.’
‘A good, well-managed chambers which is making a real impact on the Birmingham market.’
St Philips Chambers
St Philips Chambers continues to handle the full range of clinical negligence claims, including birth injuries and cases involving delayed diagnosis or treatment. Andrew Evans and Colin Baran are particularly active in cases involving cosmetic surgery.
Testimonials
‘The set has an excellent clerking team. Janita Patel is ever-efficient and responsive.’
‘The set is very responsive and happy to accommodate last-minute matters. It has a good spread of expertise.’
Work highlights
No5 Barristers' Chambers
Testimonials
‘William Theaker and Peter Mottram are excellent and a credit to No 5 Chambers.’
‘Clerks are very helpful, and efficient. William Theaker, in particular, is a credit to the chambers.’
‘The clerking team is very good. Peter Mottram, in particular, is excellent in dealing with queries promptly, effectively and with good humour where required.’
‘No5 have strength in depth at all levels of call and can provide counsel to advise on claims across the full range of value and complexity.’
‘Great, efficient and fast set of chambers.’
‘The set has a good strength in depth and go-to chambers.’
‘No5 is a strong set. They have a breadth of quality barristers from junior to silks. They also offer high-quality training.’
Ropewalk Chambers
Ropewalk Chambers is a set of ‘experienced, approachable and capable barristers’ with extensive experience acting in cases across the full spectrum of clinical negligence litigation. The ‘efficient and organised’ Rochelle Rong specialises in complex causation cases, including neurological injuries, delayed diagnoses of cancer, and other conditions. Rachel Young is ‘always well-prepared and thorough in preparation’ on clinical negligence cases involving fatal outcomes.
Testimonials
‘The clerks, especially Tony Hill, are helpful and will bend over backwards to assist.’
‘Clerks are friendly and quick and will often be there in the evenings. The head clerks, Tony Hill and Alan Odiam, are very proactive.’
‘The chambers are excellent. They are quick to let you know that they have received your instructions and are quick to let you know if your favoured barrister is unavailable, and are quick to recommend an alternative.’
‘Ropewalk Chambers are approachable, easily contactable and have good availability of counsel.’
‘Ropewalk Chambers offers a robust regional option. It works to find practical solutions, and has the strength and depth of various exceptional barristers.’
Work highlights
Kings Chambers
Kings Chambers is ‘a well-run set’, experienced in working with both claimants and defendants in clinical negligence claims. Satinder Hunjan KC is well-known for ‘his vast experience in clinical negligence claims’ and regularly deals with matters related to major brain injuries. Anna Diamond is praised for her ‘confident advocacy and formidable negotiation skills’. Nicholas Truelove specialises in acting for claimants and is currently representing the family of the deceased in a case concerning the death of a man in his twenties a fortnight after he received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination.
Testimonials
‘Kings is an excellent set of chambers, well run by excellent clerks. Jake Brooke heads up Birmingham and runs a tight ship. The set can offer much good junior counsel if senior counsel is not available.’
‘Jake Brooke is very responsive and will always go the extra mile to help.’
‘The clerks are welcoming and provide excellent service. They get the job done efficiently and well. Jake Brooke is an absolute credit to the set.’
‘Kings Chambers is a good set of strong counsel. It is often able to think creatively and outside the box. They are amenable to last-minute hearings and late deadlines and are willing to work on matters where necessary.’
‘A good, well-managed chambers which is making a real impact on the Birmingham market.’
St Philips Chambers
St Philips Chambers continues to handle the full range of clinical negligence claims, including birth injuries and cases involving delayed diagnosis or treatment. Andrew Evans and Colin Baran are particularly active in cases involving cosmetic surgery.
Testimonials
‘The set has an excellent clerking team. Janita Patel is ever-efficient and responsive.’
‘The set is very responsive and happy to accommodate last-minute matters. It has a good spread of expertise.’