London Bar
Clinical negligence
Leading junior4Christopher Stephenson – Deka Chambers ‘Kind, friendly and great with clients. Expert in his field and thorough.’
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Christopher Stephenson
Deka Chambers, London
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Position
Personal injury and clinical negligence, exclusively for Claimants, in cases of the utmost severity and complexity.
Publications:
Contributing editor to Deka Chambers Publication: Guide to Clinical Negligence Claims, chapter author of APIL Guides to RTA Claims and Evidence. Co-Editor of 2nd edition of the leading textbook on claims in the CICA. Author of numerous articles for range of publications.
Career
Pupillage at Deka Chambers under Nicolas Hillier and Grahame Aldous QC, called in 1994. Broad common law practice for 7 years, including extensive criminal work, before concentrating on personal injury and clinical negligence. Now a well-established and very experienced senior junior used to cases of high value and complexity, almost exclusively in the High Court. Regularly instructed alone against Silks and led by Silks in Chambers. Pragmatic and commercial approach to litigation with a particular ability to get on with clients and opponents alike.
Memberships
Trustee of the Barrister's Benevolent Association.
PIBA, APIL, PNBA.
Education
MA English Literature, University of Edinburgh 1992.
Mentions
London Bar
Personal injury
Leading junior3Christopher Stephenson – Deka Chambers ‘Chris is very hard working and will always identify the key issues in a case and set out a plan as to how to resolve them. He is also very personable and has a good manner with clients.’