Deka Chambers

Angus Piper’ main practice area is clinical negligence, in which he has more than 20 years’ experience, in the main on behalf of NHS Trusts and other Defendant organisations (notably the MDU).

He has acted for clinicians in all fields, including Consultants, Dentists, GPs and Nurses. In addition, he continues to practice personal injury, as he has done for 30 years, mostly acting on behalf of local authorities and insurers, and particularly in high value highways claims and in cases involving persons injured by trees.

Angus has conducted hundreds of clinical negligence cases over the years and is regularly engaged against the leading Silks in the field. He is adept at handling clients who may themselves be eminent clinicians in their chosen field, as well as experts who are often at the pinnacle of their profession. He prides himself on being “user-friendly” and realistic in terms of assessing cases, both as regards merits and quantum. He enjoys the cut and thrust of advocacy and (where appropriate) deal making to settle claims on the best possible terms for his client.

He has been involved in multiple complex cases involving the whole gamut of medical issues, including surgical complications, cauda equina syndrome, failure to diagnose, failure to refer timeously, wrongful diagnosis and/or treatment, birth difficulties and congenital disabilities (such as undiagnosed hip dysplasia in a toddler).