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Rachel Young

Rachel Young

Ropewalk Chambers, East Midlands

Work Department

Clinical negligence, personal injury, inquests, counter fraud.

Position

Rachel was called to the Bar in 2006.  As part of her degree, she completed a Diploma in French Law (Diplome d’Etudes Juridiques Francaises) at the Universite de Limoges, France.

Thereafter, she obtained a Very Competent on the Bar Vocational Course at Nottingham Law School. She successfully completed pupillage at Ropewalk Chambers and became a tenant in 2007.

Rachel is a specialist in high-value clinical negligence and personal injury claims, and related inquests.

Career

Called 2006; Ropewalk Chambers 2007 to date.

Education

University of Birmingham (LLB, diplome d’etudes juridiques Francaises); Nottingham Law School (BVC very competent).

Leisure

Interests away from the Bar include netball, athletics and swimming. Rachel also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Clinical negligence

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Rachel Young –Ropewalk Chambers ‘Rachel is adept at cutting through to the crux of even the most complex of cases efficiently. She is always approachable and responsive to queries, and establishes good working relationships with solicitors, experts and clients alike. Her advice is always professional and easy for clients to follow. She is also a very strong advocate; forensic and steadfast in her approach.’
Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Personal injury

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Rachel Young –Ropewalk Chambers ‘Rachel is a go-to barrister for complex multi-track personal injury claims. She is very experienced and her calm and professional personality belies an extremely persuasive and tenacious advocate who will relentlessly pursue great results. She has very sound judgment and is great with clients.'