Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Neil's analysis of any case is excellent. His presentation in court is fearless and courteous.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Exceptional set of chambers’ 39 Essex Chambers offers expertise on a range of clinical negligence claims to clients from NHS Resolution to injured claimants. Nicola Greaney KC took silk in 2023, notably this year acting in a case in which a claimant with pre-existing psychiatric vulnerability developed complex PTSD from a non-consensual vaginal examination during childbirth. Neil Block KC has specialist experience in group claims, representing NHS Resolution in the ongoing vaginal mesh litigation, and leading Nicola Greaney KC in the Lariam group claims, in which soldiers are bringing claims of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric injury against the Ministry of Defence following the prescription of the anti-malarial also known by its generic name mefloquine– this case raises issues of Montgomery consent as well as complex medical causation.
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- 'Excellent clerking, very helpful and pragmatic.'
- 'The clerks are fantastic. Always on hand to help and provide information quickly and efficiently.'
- 'Superb clerking. Approachable, friendly, solution driven and satisfaction focused.'
- '39 Essex are a great set, with huge variety of barristers across a range of expertise.'
- '39 Essex is an exceptional set of Chambers. Great strength in depth and easy to engage with.'
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.
2Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Charlie is an outstanding advocate who is clear, engaging and persuasive.'
Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Judith is careful and intuitive - she is assiduous and a great technical lawyer while being technically astute.'
Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Emily is an intellectual heavyweight. She is calm, inspires confidence, and is always extremely well prepared.'
3Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'A brilliant barrister who fights for the clients she represents.'
Hall of fameChambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘A skilled advocate, good with witnesses, experts and addressing the court in submissions.'
2023 Silks
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Nicola has a superb analytical mind and is very calm under pressure.'
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.
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Highly intelligent and very diligent, Romilly is exceptionally hard working and her written work is of the highest standard.'
3Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Emma is outstanding. Her analytical skills and ability to dissect complex areas of medicine set her out from her peers.'
3Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Quintin has a real attention to detail. His advocacy is calm and collected and he articulates the arguments in a clear and persuasive manner.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Camilla is a persuasive advocate and incredibly skillful. A pleasure to work with.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Christian is a hugely experienced advocate. He has an excellent manner with clients, showing great empathy.’
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Samantha is very organised and her mastery of the facts is superb. Her leadership and strategic decision making is exceptional and far beyond her call.'
4Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Daniel is incredibly sharp, with an ability to absorb and analyse large volumes of information quickly and accurately, following which he formulates sound advice and strategy.'
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.
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Highly intelligent and very diligent, Romilly is exceptionally hard working and her written work is of the highest standard.'
3Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Emma is outstanding. Her analytical skills and ability to dissect complex areas of medicine set her out from her peers.'
3Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Quintin has a real attention to detail. His advocacy is calm and collected and he articulates the arguments in a clear and persuasive manner.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Camilla is a persuasive advocate and incredibly skillful. A pleasure to work with.'
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
‘Christian is a hugely experienced advocate. He has an excellent manner with clients, showing great empathy.’
Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Samantha is very organised and her mastery of the facts is superb. Her leadership and strategic decision making is exceptional and far beyond her call.'
4Chambers of Charlie Cory-Wright KC and Richard Harwood KC
'Daniel is incredibly sharp, with an ability to absorb and analyse large volumes of information quickly and accurately, following which he formulates sound advice and strategy.'