Alexander Antelme KC
‘Very thorough and detailed analysis of case issues, good with clients, witnesses and experts in conference. Persuasive pleadings, excellent advocate.’
Fielding ‘some excellent KCs’, along with its ’strength in depth, particularly in defence work’, the clinical negligence counsel at Crown Office Chambers are involved in a range of complex and high-value cases. Alexander Antelme KC, for example, represented NHS Resolution in GHK v King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a case pertaining to a liver transplant performed on a 7-month old, in which liability and quantum was in dispute – the matter settled. Charlotte Jones was notably active in Paul, Polmear and Purchase v Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust and others, a leading case in clinical negligence that reached the Supreme Court testing the law on claims by individuals who suffered psychiatric injuries after watching a loved one coming to harm as a result of negligence.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are very responsive, reliable and easy to work with. Over the last year I have worked with Greg Frewin and Sam Barrett. Both are top flight clerks who get the job done.'
- 'Sam Barrett and Greg Frewin are both very good at ensuring we are kept up to date with the relevant information over time. I would not hesitate to recommend their service.'
- 'Very strong set generally. '
- 'They have some excellent KCs and a number of senior juniors who are rated by my team and clients. '
- 'Crown Office Chambers are one of the leading and most respected sets for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Defence. They have absolute strength in depth in the members practising in that area. '
- 'Crown Office Chambers are one of our go to set. They have a good range of Counsel who are very knowledgeable in clinical negligence.'
- 'Good chambers. Strength in depth, particularly in defence work.'
Lawyers
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.
Farrah Mauladad KC
‘Farrah is extremely hard working, an excellent advocate and always responsive.‘
Claire Toogood KC
She is unfailingly responsive and her analytical skills are first rate. She is a first choice when looking for an advocate who can manage tricky experts or clients.’
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.
Charlotte Jones
‘Incredibly intelligent with great attention to detail and a terrific advocate.’
Erica Power
Erica is clearly very bright and capable. Her advice is always spot on and she is also a highly skilled and persuasive advocate.’
Nadia Whittaker
Attention to detail and strategic thinking. She is excellent in conference testing the evidence of the factual witnesses without alienating or alarming them. She is very much a team-player and happy to work alongside instructing solicitors.’
Gemma Witherington
‘Her strengths are her very concise and clear drafting alloyed with an exceptional grasp of the facts and evidence.’
Victoria Woodbridge
‘Very diligent and hard working. Approachable manner and good with clients. Effective and confident advocate.’
Katie Ayres
‘Highly intelligent.’
David Myhill
David is a very impressive advocate. Always thoroughly prepared, fantastic dealing with liability or quantum. Excellent knowledge of the law and gives sound advice considering all the risks.’
Helen Pagett
‘Helen is very straight forward and very easy to work with. She gives clear direction and guidance. She is good at judging evidence and seeing beyond the immediate to where the claim might progress.'
Juliet Stevens
‘Juliet is fantastic with details. Her medical background means that she really understands the medicine involved but never over-steps the experts.’