Clinical negligence

Hailsham Chambers

Highlighted for its ‘strong showing in clinical negligence’, the clinical negligence practitioners at Hailsham Chambers offer ’quality advice and excellent results’ across the full spectrum of medical negligence litigation. In addition to their extensive work for NHS Resolution, the set’s members routinely take on highly sophisticated medical negligence disputes pertaining to surgical and medicinal negligence, along with advisory and diagnostic errors. David Pittaway KC - who now practices exclusively as an arbitrator and a mediator - was instructed in SJ v IM v University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, in a case regarding the failure of a GP to appropriately advise a claimant to undergo vaccination prior to starting immune suppressants, resulting in a bacterial infection, optical damage and amputation of a leg. Additionally, Clementine Coram James represented the claimant in a trial pertaining to a catastrophic infection caused by an injury during intubation, where liability and quantum were both in contention.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Stuart Paley has always been very helpful.'
'Stephen Smith runs a tight ship. The clerks are always helpful and efficient.'
'Michael Kilbey and Stuart Paley are particularly helpful.'
'The clerks are always helpful and respond quickly especially with dates of availability etc. They are also conscious and aware of the need for information barriers with some cases. '
'Hailsham Chambers is an excellent Chambers particularly in the field of clinical negligence with significant strength in depth and a consistent approach.'
'I am always confident to instruct counsel from Hailsham chambers for clinical negligence matters. The set are excellent in terms of providing quality advice and excellent results for my client.'
'Hailsham offers a strong showing in clinical negligence.'
'Clerks are very responsive and keen to assist with securing dates etc.'

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.

Alexander Hutton KC

Hailsham Chambers

‘One of the very best KCs in his field. His tactical and technical analysis is without equal. He enjoys thinking outside of the box, which brings fresh insight to the most complex of cases. He is a delight to work with.’

Dominic Nolan KC

Hailsham Chambers

‘Pleasure to work with, great negotiator and team player.’

Julian Picton KC

Hailsham Chambers

‘Covers absolutely everything and always fights for the clients to be heard in the litigation process. A formidable advocate who never gives up.’

Andrew Post KC

Hailsham Chambers

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.

Peter Ellis

Hailsham Chambers

‘Peter is very good in Joint Settlement Meetings and definitely raises his game when it matters. He is very astute, and can adapt and respond any challenges that arise on the day extremely well.’

Nicholas Peacock

Hailsham Chambers

‘Nick is a pleasure to work with: straight talking and a true team player with an excellent grasp of the strengths and weaknesses of a case.’

Jane Tracy Forster

Hailsham Chambers

‘Jane has an excellent reputation for being thorough and detailed in her approach. She understand complex medical reports and can communicate the issues to clients well.’

Tejina Mangat

Hailsham Chambers

'Tejina has an outstanding grasp of even the most complex medical issues. Her thoroughness and attention to detail are first class. She works so well with medics and clients alike. Her advice is always sound and well reasoned. She is simply first class.’

Catherine Ewins

Hailsham Chambers

‘Catherine is meticulously forensic and is absolutely someone you want in your corner on a complex claim. A particular strength is speed of response which allows momentum to continue on a case.’

Matthew Jackson

Hailsham Chambers

‘Matthew is outstanding. He gives you the best possible defence arguments and has won numerous trials on behalf of his lay clients. He makes the difficult easy and the complex simple.’

Jane Mishcon

Hailsham Chambers

‘Jane is sensible and pragmatic always, approachable and responsive and highly knowledgeable.’

Henry Bankes-Jones

Hailsham Chambers

‘Has an understated yet steely resolve which is often underestimated by others. A razor sharp focus on key issues and an ability to cut through irrelevant things with great efficiency.’

Nicola Campbell-Clause

Hailsham Chambers

‘Nicola's strengths are her attention to detail, her commercial insights and her decisiveness. She provides clear, persuasive advice and ensures that those instructing her are kept fully up to date with her availability.'

‘A very incisive legal mind and a persuasive advocate.’

Clementine Coram James

Hailsham Chambers

‘Clementine is very approachable and well-prepared, and she is good at exploring complex issues with clients and engaging with them.’

Nicholas Pilsbury

Hailsham Chambers

‘Nicholas is excellent: his astute technical ability, incredible eye for detail, and sound strategic thinking truly make him an exceptional advocate.’

Justin Meiland

Hailsham Chambers

‘Justin has an impressive ability to extract the key issues in complex cases. He is excellent with dealing with multiple experts in conference, combined with a robust negotiating style which achieves excellent outcomes for clients.’

Richard Anderton

Hailsham Chambers

‘Richard is a knowledgeable, thorough and supportive barrister.’

Thomas Crockett

Hailsham Chambers

‘Thomas is extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with, He is charming and his style is direct and robust and his advocacy at JSMs is impressive.’

James Gilberthorpe

Hailsham Chambers

‘James works incredibly hard to get fantastic results for his clients in complex clinical negligence claims. He has a fierce eye for detail and is superb with clients and experts.’

David Juckes

Hailsham Chambers

‘David is excellent at written advice and conferences. In a trial, he is very calm, considered and measured in his approach. Experts find him impressive and clients are reassured by him.’

David Story

Hailsham Chambers

‘Calm, thorough and with strong and clear drafting skills, David creates a nice working relationship.’

Rising stars

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.