1Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
7BR’s broad range of expertise includes group litigation arising from personal injury, clinical negligence, consumer law and human rights issues. Hugh Preston KC’s current workload includes a large opt-out representative action on behalf of EasyJet and British Airways passengers entitled to compensation for cancelled or delayed flights, as well as acting for around 40,000 claimants in emissions litigation involving Volkswagen. Leading Adam Korn , Simeon Maskrey KC is instructed in a group action against the Ministry of Defence, concerning the use of the anti-malarial drug Lariam allegedly causing significant adverse psychological effects. James MacDonald is instructed by the claimants in Municipio de Mariana & others v BHP Group plc, a class action arising from the collapse of the Fundão mining dam in Brazil in 2015.
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Testimonials
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- 'Good set with some star performers.'
- '7 BR boasts impressive strength in depth and is able to meet most briefs on short notice.'
- 'Efficient and helpful.'
- 'We enjoy working with 7 BR, and have utilised their ability to meet briefs across the firm's practice areas.'
- 'The clerks are very helpful and responsive.'
- 'Paul Eeles is a superb clerk and can be relied on at the drop of a hat. We love working with him and look forward to years of further work together.'
- 'Efficient, polite and obliging.'
- 'Paul Eeles is an excellent Senior Clerk to be credited with the strength of my firm's relationship with 7BR.'
- 'Excellent service - very responsive and accommodating.'
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.
1Juniors
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 Rachel Langdale KC
‘A highly experienced senior junior who understands the particular demands of group litigation.’
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Very personable, sympathetic and knowledgeable. Always willing to help, reliable with a fantastic client rapport.’
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 Rachel Langdale KC
‘A highly experienced senior junior who understands the particular demands of group litigation.’
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Very personable, sympathetic and knowledgeable. Always willing to help, reliable with a fantastic client rapport.’