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Lord Faulks KC
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Position
Edward Faulks KC specialises in clinical negligence, personal injury, police law and claims arising from the Human Rights Act.
During his time in practice, Edward has appeared in c.25 cases in the House of Lords and the Supreme Court and over 100 cases in the Court of Appeal. He is also instructed in many group actions and enquiries.
Between 1998 and 2007 Edward was head of Chambers at 1 Chancery Lane and clients say he creates a cool and calm atmosphere.
Edward has been instructed in a large number of the leading cases in relation to Clinical Negligence and Healthcare, as well as the areas that they cross over into – Personal Injury, Police Law, Local Government and Public Sector & Human Rights law, over the last 10 years and is regarded as being one of the most highly regarded Appellate silks of his generation.
Career
Appointments
Member of House of Lords since 2010 (non affiliated) Minister of State in Ministry of Justice 2013-2016 Member of Commission on a Bill of Rights Chair of Independent Review of Administrative Law (2020-2021) Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Chairman of Independent Press Standards Organisation (2020- ) Recorder of the Crown Court Hon Fellow of Jesus College Oxford