Hall of fameChambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘Ben is calm under pressure, thorough, thoughtful and puts claimants and their families at ease. His advocacy is again calm, measured and highly effective.’
Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
Old Square Chambers‘ clinical negligence team of ’excellent barristers‘ work with both claimants and defendants in claims across a range of healthcare issues. Ben Collins KC has notable experience in dental negligence litigation, and international law issues: recently acting in a multi-defendant claim arising out of negligent weight loss surgery performed in Italy after consultation in England. Junior Bella Webb has extensive experience in complex delay in cancer diagnosis cases, Sophie Beesley has ’developed an outstanding practice in claimant clinical negligence work’.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks Will Meade and Joe Kallas are both top level clerks. Their client care is excellent and they are a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Old Square Chambers would always be my first choice of chambers. Their service is excellent and nothing is too much trouble.'
- 'They are a first rate set with a number of excellent barristers and most importantly have an excellent clerking team.'
- 'The Chambers have always been very helpful and accommodating.'
- 'The clerks are brilliant. They are always friendly and ready to help with any problem. They respond quickly to queries and make sure that deadlines are met.'
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.
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.
3Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘Sophie is simply one of the most impressive clinical negligence juniors. She is meticulously prepared, a clear thinker and a persuasive advocate. She has developed an outstanding practice in claimant clinical negligence work.'
3Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘Good at picking up on the small but vital points to help bring home a claim. Capable of working well with KCs from other sets and gives unbiased opinions and perspectives on the reality of case merits.’
4Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘An impressive advocate. Her skill has resulted in eliciting key information from witnesses and key outcomes have been established through Naomi’s thorough and tenacious yet sensitive approach.’
4Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘Bella is extremely thorough. Her attention to detail is exceptional which makes her a reliable and highly trustworthy barrister - she leaves no stone unturned in ensuring the claim is watertight.'
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.
3Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘Sophie is simply one of the most impressive clinical negligence juniors. She is meticulously prepared, a clear thinker and a persuasive advocate. She has developed an outstanding practice in claimant clinical negligence work.'
3Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘Good at picking up on the small but vital points to help bring home a claim. Capable of working well with KCs from other sets and gives unbiased opinions and perspectives on the reality of case merits.’
4Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘An impressive advocate. Her skill has resulted in eliciting key information from witnesses and key outcomes have been established through Naomi’s thorough and tenacious yet sensitive approach.’
4Chambers of Oliver Segal KC
‘Bella is extremely thorough. Her attention to detail is exceptional which makes her a reliable and highly trustworthy barrister - she leaves no stone unturned in ensuring the claim is watertight.'