Barristers

Christopher Stephenson

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.

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.

Education

MA English Literature, University of Edinburgh 1992.

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

LEADING JUNIORS4
Christopher Stephenson – Deka Chambers ‘Very personable, on top of his brief, and very practical and realistic in his approach.'