Hall of fameChambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Simeon is a formidable advocate, he has the ability to articulate complex legal arguments in a straightforward language.'
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
7BR is a ‘fantastic set’ noted for its ’excellent spread of counsel at all levels of call’. Simeon Maskrey KC is an expert acting in maximum severity injury claims; Richard Baker KC was elevated to silk in the 2023 round. The set also has standout expertise in abuse litigation: this year including Adam Weitzman KC‘s leading Caroline Lody in the Court of Appeal for the defendant in AB v BCC and WCC, involving the threshold for parental neglect to be reached before a local authority’s positive duty under Article 3 of the ECHR is engaged, and Steven Ford KC’s work in DJ v Barnsley MBC, an appeal regarding whether the local authority is vicariously liable for family members who foster children.
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Testimonials
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- 'Paul Eeles continues to be a leading figure in the clerking world. The clerking room is run with efficiency and charm.'
- '7BR are a fantastic set. They have leading silks and strength at all levels of call.'
- '7BR have an excellent spread of counsel of all levels of call.'
- 'The clerks don't just know their barristers or the simplicity of what a case needs, they know what a case needs just as much as the lawyer does. That level of understanding and training means you get the right fit for the job every time.'
- 'The clerks always provide a prompt and efficient service. Nothing ever slips through the net and they will go above and beyond to help'
- '7 Bedford Row are an excellent set and my go-to chambers for complex PI.'
- '7BR have a number of high calibre barristers who are at the forefront of dealing with these sorts of claims, which remains a developing area of the law.'
- '7BR has a strong set of barristers, Juniors and Leaders alike , and is diverse in its strategy and very forward thinking. '
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.
3Hall of fameChambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Steven has a true appreciation of proportionality and brings a calmness to even the most difficult of cases.’
Hall of fameChambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘An excellent ability to cut through to the key issues and to assess strengths and weaknesses of a case - superb advocacy skills at trial.'
4Hall of fameChambers of Rachel Langdale KC
'Conor is phenomenally bright. He is able to anticipate the way in which cases will unfold and make the right judgment calls accordingly.'
2023 Silks
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
'Richard is an impressive advocate. He is clear, calm and persuasive.'
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
– 7BR ‘Richard is a very hard working, authoritative and responsive barrister. Frankly, impressive all-round.’
Juniors
Personal injury - Leading Juniors
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘An excellent advocate and knowledgeable advisor of immense experience who puts clients at ease and provides thorough and pragmatic advice at all times'
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Simon is very thorough, approachable and excellent with clients.'
3Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘A skilled advocate with first-rate communication skills and a great ability to put clients at their ease that inspires confidence.”
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘A strong advocate and a very able senior barrister.'
3Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Excellent on complex liability claims, a skilled negotiator and trial advocate who always obtains the best results.'
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Craig has a keen eye to detail and is calm and measured in his advice and negotiation, helping to achieve excellent results on cases.'
4Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
'William is thorough and methodical, and his advice is always detailed and practical.'
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
– 7BR ‘Caroline's preparation, knowledge of the brief and advocacy are all first-rate.'
4Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Liam is one of the leading juniors in relation to psychiatric injury and occupational stress claims. He knows the law inside out.’
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Very organised and efficient. Thorough, and always good with the clients in what can be sensitive claims.'
4Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘James has an ability to provide detailed but very clear and practical advices in complex claims.'
Personal injury - Leading Juniors
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘An excellent advocate and knowledgeable advisor of immense experience who puts clients at ease and provides thorough and pragmatic advice at all times'
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Simon is very thorough, approachable and excellent with clients.'
3Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘A skilled advocate with first-rate communication skills and a great ability to put clients at their ease that inspires confidence.”
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘A strong advocate and a very able senior barrister.'
3Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Excellent on complex liability claims, a skilled negotiator and trial advocate who always obtains the best results.'
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Craig has a keen eye to detail and is calm and measured in his advice and negotiation, helping to achieve excellent results on cases.'
4Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
'William is thorough and methodical, and his advice is always detailed and practical.'
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
– 7BR ‘Caroline's preparation, knowledge of the brief and advocacy are all first-rate.'
4Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Liam is one of the leading juniors in relation to psychiatric injury and occupational stress claims. He knows the law inside out.’
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Very organised and efficient. Thorough, and always good with the clients in what can be sensitive claims.'
4Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘James has an ability to provide detailed but very clear and practical advices in complex claims.'