Robert Weir KC
Devereux ‘Quite simply, outstanding. He has the ability to set out the most complex legal points in a clear, straightforward way and his drafting is exemplary. A force to be reckoned with.’
Fielding practitioners noted as ‘strong at all levels of seniority’, Devereux's members are active in a broad spectrum of clinical negligence cases, including major cognitive and spinal injuries, serious surgical errors, as well as pursuing high-value birth injury claims requiring expertise in gynaecology and obstetrics cases. The set hosts expertise such as Robert Weir KC, who was notably active in McCulloch v Forth Valley Hospital and Paul and Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, both major cases regarding patient information and secondary victim claims, respectively, resolved in the Supreme Court. Junior barrister Robert Hunter is frequently involved in fatal accident and cognitive injury claims, such as a claim brought against a GP for failing to act on a potential sepsis case with sufficient urgency.
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Testimonials
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- 'Glenn Billeness runs a very tight ship.'
- 'Clerks also excellent - responsive and very helpful. I work closely with James Hudson and Chris Downes who are very knowledgeable, responsive, always happy to help.'
- 'Clerking has always been of a high standard.'
- 'Clerks are on the ball and always there to accommodate any issues. '
- 'Fantastic med neg experience. '
- 'Strong at all levels of seniority in PI and Medical Negligence '
- 'Deveraux are superb for heavy PI and clin neg.'
- 'Excellent. On the ball and always there to accommodate any issues. '
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.
Robert Glancy KC
Devereux ‘Fantastic with clients, putting them at ease and as a result they trust him with their case. His drafting is excellent, with attention to detail second-to-none.’
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.
Richard Cartwright
Devereux ‘Fantastic, first-rate senior barrister. He is approachable and makes pragmatic decisions on complex cases, leading through to brilliant results for clients.’
Robert Hunter
Devereux ‘Incredibly astute and can assimilate a huge amount of information and boil it down to the key elements. His written work always has a feel of real quality his drafting is second-to-none.’
Colin Mendoza
Devereux ‘Colin is the counsel you want fighting for your client in a difficult liability case. He is not afraid of making strategic decisions, that many would shy away from, in order to get the best outcome.’