1 Crown Office Row
‘Lizanne is an absolute powerhouse. Her knowledge is unrivalled.'
The ‘brilliant set of counsel’ at 1 Crown Office Row cover claims concerning health care in England and Wales and beyond. A strong track record in multi-party claims, such as the Ian Paterson scandal and mesh litigation, are characteristic of the set. Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel KC has notable experience in birth injury cases, including CDE v Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, in which the claimant, born by caesarean section, suffered hypoxic ischaemia. Philip Havers KC also has experience in this area, as does John Whitting KC whose recent case of Yapp v Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust raises issues regarding whether compensation should persist after the death of the claimant parents and for the lifetime of the child. The set also has expertise in international cases, advising on litigation in Jersey, Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.
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- The clerks at 1 Crown Office Row are outstanding. John Mclaren and Andy Tull couldn't do more to help. Chloe Turvill is also a rising star.'
- 'This is a brilliant set of Counsel. You know that instructing any counsel from this set means that you will have a barrister who is extremely talented and knowledgeable'
- '1 Crown Office Row is superb, you are always in trusted hands even if not used the barrister before as the clerks excel at their job. '
- 'The clerks are fantastic. They are very helpful, accommodating and easy to deal with. They will always find a way to squeeze in a conference or inquest in a barrister’s very busy diary.'
- 'The clerks are excellent. Professional, approachable and will always be willing to help.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
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‘Philip has a firm grasp on the detail of the cases he presents, and presents compelling counter arguments.'
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'Angus is quite simply brilliant; he is incisive, erudite and immensely knowledgeable, with a practical approach to litigation.'
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‘Henry is thoughtful but decisive and his advices are second-to-none.’
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'Clodagh is in many ways the perfect advocate. She is always scrupulously prepared and in control of the material in front of her.'
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‘Robert's pleadings are beautifully crafted, his advice calm and collected and he is fantastic with clients and experts alike.'
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'I love to work with and am unfailingly impressed by Margaret Bowron.'
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'I have been very impressed with Jeremy Hyam. He is highly intelligent, thoughtful and great to work with.'
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'Andrew is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. He gets to grips with complex details and issues very quickly.'
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‘Neil is extremely personable, connects with the clients showing empathy alongside his outstanding legal knowledge.'
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'She is skilled in explaining complex legal points in clear language for all to understand.'
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'An extraordinary ability to absorb a huge amount of complex clinical detail and then deploy that in a cross-examination. I saw no weakness in that tour de force, or generally in his advocacy.'
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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‘Richard is thorough yet efficient. He is responsive and his clear and unambiguous advice always instils confidence.'
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‘Calm, skillful, erudite, and laser-focused when cross-examining witnesses.’
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‘John is the go-to barrister to instruct on any matter with an element of complexity.’
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‘A bright intellectual counsel, easily able to see the complexities of cases and coherently explain those issues to the lay clients in a kind, sensitive and sensible way whilst sympathising with their complex needs and injuries.’
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‘Jim is an exceptional barrister. He is thorough and practical and his preparation is second-to-none.’
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'I routinely instruct Emma-Louise Fenelon and find her excellent to work with.'
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'I cannot speak highly enough of Jo, she is truly exceptional; experienced well above her years of call and makes clever, considered, persuasive arguments.'
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'Jessica Elliott is an excellent barrister who has fantastic technical ability and an ability to build a great rapport with experts and clients.'
Leading Juniors
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
1 Crown Office Row
‘Richard is thorough yet efficient. He is responsive and his clear and unambiguous advice always instils confidence.'
1 Crown Office Row
‘Calm, skillful, erudite, and laser-focused when cross-examining witnesses.’
1 Crown Office Row
‘John is the go-to barrister to instruct on any matter with an element of complexity.’
1 Crown Office Row
‘A bright intellectual counsel, easily able to see the complexities of cases and coherently explain those issues to the lay clients in a kind, sensitive and sensible way whilst sympathising with their complex needs and injuries.’
1 Crown Office Row
‘Jim is an exceptional barrister. He is thorough and practical and his preparation is second-to-none.’
1 Crown Office Row
'I routinely instruct Emma-Louise Fenelon and find her excellent to work with.'
1 Crown Office Row
'I cannot speak highly enough of Jo, she is truly exceptional; experienced well above her years of call and makes clever, considered, persuasive arguments.'
1 Crown Office Row
'Jessica Elliott is an excellent barrister who has fantastic technical ability and an ability to build a great rapport with experts and clients.'