Barristers

Christopher Barnes KC

Christopher Barnes KC

Exchange Chambers, North West

Work Department

Personal Injury; Clinical Negligence

Position

Chris practises exclusively in the areas of personal injury, clinical negligence and related litigation. Chris has experience of all levels of multi track claims up to and in excess of £10 million, particularly involving catastrophic injuries including brain, spine and amputations; fatal accidents; military claims; and product liability. He has experience of the full range of catastrophic injury claims with recent settlements exceeding £3 million.

Chris has experience of a wide range of clinical negligence work including orthopaedic negligence; obstetric negligence; general hospital care; dental negligence; cosmetic surgery. He has a particular interest in claims involving military personnel.

Career

Called 1999; Junior Counsel to the Crown (2011)

Leisure

Away from work, Chris enjoys fell running and was a member of the British Ski Mountaineering Team at the 2013 World Championships and 2014 World Cup

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Clinical negligence

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Christopher Barnes KC – Exchange Chambers ‘Christopher is the very definition of the ideal barrister. He is approachable, makes himself available and has the ability to simplify the most complex matter, which is an essential skill when trying to negotiate a highly complex clinical negligence claim.'
Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Personal injury

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Christopher Barnes KC – Exchange Chambers ‘Christopher is the perfect barrister in many respects. He is both approachable and knowledgeable, he has the ability to break down and simplify the most complex of matters, he has a great manner with claimants, their families and professionals alike, and he is an exceptional advocate.'