James Rowley KC represents both sides in high value and complex Personal Injuries and Clinical Negligence litigation. An expert in the case law associated with the quantification of damages, he is an Evaluative/Expert Mediator in those practice areas.
Publications
Serious Personal Injury Litigation - Quantum Updated to 2023. A PIBA Guide to Pension Loss Calculation (2020). Chapters on claims for Care and Loss of Pension in Facts & Figures.
Reported cases
Personal injuries: Moreira v Moran and others [2021] EWHC 1800 (CA); Faisal v Younis and Active Brands [2018] EWHC 1111 (QB); Dunhill v Burgin [2014] UKSC 18; Scott and Evans v Griffiths QBD Lawtel 29/01/14; Dixie v. British Polythene Industries PLC [2010] EWCA Civ 1170; Threlfall v. Hull City Council [2010] EWCA Civ 1147; Stanley v Bryn Close t/a Armthorpe Moto Parc [2009] EWHC 2849 (QB); Jebson v MOD [2000] 1 W.L.R. 2055. Clinical Negligence: Beech v Timney [2013] EWHC 2345 (QB); Spencer v NHS North West [2012] EWHC 2142 (QB); Parkes v Mann [2011] EWHC 1724 (QB). Inquiries: Report of the Royal Liverpool Children’s Inquiry - HMSO (2001).
Stonyhurst and Emmanuel College Cambridge (BA (1985); MA (1990) Classics); Diploma in Law (1986).
Northern Circuit • Regional Bar
James Rowley KC – Byrom Street Chambers ‘James is hugely experienced and his attention to details makes him a formidable advocate and negotiator. He has in-depth knowledge of cerebral palsy cases and is tenacious in achieving the very best result for his client.’
Northern Circuit • Regional Bar
James Rowley KC – Byrom Street Chambers ‘James is highly experienced and is a go-to barrister for cases involving complex liability and quantum issues. He exhibits unrivalled attention to detail and is able to cut through huge amounts of material in order to identify the key issues.’