Neil Block KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘Neil is able to advise on complex high value cases in a way that clients can understand. His written work is succinct and of the highest calibre.’
39 Essex Chambers hosts ‘strength in depth in many different fields and at every single level of seniority’, with a culture of comprehensive expertise being also present in the chambers’ personal injury offering. Simon Browne KC is highly active in workplace accident litigation, in particular sports injuries, severe cognitive injuries, and amputations – in Simister v Allianz plc, where he represented the claimant in a case concerning a traffic collision that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation, and severely rendered his mobility. Christian Du Cann is a prominent junior in the chambers, predominately overseeing complex polytraumatic injuries involving several components – in White v Wingate Electrical plc he represented the claimant in a workplace accident litigation involving severe burns and psychological injuries, which saw both liability and quantum in dispute. Susan Rodway KC continues to be involved in cases concerning concussion in sport.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Clerks are excellent and responsive. Joe Ralph and Harry Aird are particularly good.'
- '39 Essex are an excellent set for complex PI matters - both in respect of claims and costs.'
- '39 Essex are a stellar set of chambers with strength in depth in many different fields and at every single level of seniority. '
- 'Excellent set with great strength and depth. Clerking is efficient and chambers facilities are fantastic.'
- 'My go to set of chambers due to the quality of barristers and great service '
- 'A great set with a wealth of talent'
- 'Efficient and friendly clerks who provide great service.'
- 'A stellar set with some great talent; there will always be someone (and mostly several) capable people available to assist.'
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.
Simon Browne KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘A team player who uses all the strengths of the team, whether experts, solicitors and clients themselves.’
Charlie Cory-Wright KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘Charlie is hugely experienced, excellent at client handling and and a fine advocate.’
Susan Rodway KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘Very good team player, not afraid of a fight or pushing the boundaries, will take on and pursue to trial difficult cases.'
Nina Goolamali KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘Very approachable, calm, and skilful. Always constructive and pragmatic. Knows her stuff, lovely to deal with and unflappable.’
Emily Formby KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘She is very able and gets to the nub of the issue quickly. She is very knowledgeable and a skilled advocate.’
James Todd KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘James is willing to take a risk and act on cases with difficult liability issues. Technically he is very strong.’
William Norris KC
39 Essex Chambers2023 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.
Nicola Greaney KC
39 Essex Chambers ‘Nicola is calm, highly intelligent, excellent with people and has super judgement.’
2024 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.
Colin Thomann KC
39 Essex Chambers 'Colin is phenomenally hard working, has a colossal intellect, good judgment and is a true team player.'
Juniors
Personal injury - 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.
Christian Du Cann
39 Essex Chambers ‘Christian has a phenomenal depth and breadth of experience. He has an excellent manner with clients, putting them at ease and explaining complex matters in a straightforward way.’
Sadie Crapper
39 Essex Chambers ‘She is incredibly thorough and provides an incredible amount of support and guidance. She is a fierce advocate and negotiator.'
Romilly Cummerson
39 Essex Chambers ‘Her advocacy is smooth and effective meaning she gets good results for her clients.’
Geoffrey Brown
39 Essex Chambers ‘Meticulous preparation and a good understanding of insurance clients needs.’
Quintin Fraser
39 Essex Chambers ‘Quintin is a first-rate advocate, a real natural talent – you have total confidence in his ability to put across your case in court.’
Scarlett Milligan
39 Essex Chambers ‘Scarlett’s approach to evidence is meticulous and she is a fantastic advocate, support and all round super person. A real team player who solicitors feel lucky to work with.’
Camilla Church
39 Essex Chambers ‘Incredibly bright. A joy to work with and observe her handling complex issues and putting clients at complete ease.’
Emma Corkill
39 Essex Chambers ‘Emma combines sound familiarity with PI law and procedure with a practical and can-do attitude.’
Samantha Jones
39 Essex Chambers ‘Sam has an ability to process huge volumes of material and cuts through to the key issues immediately.’
Vaughan Jacob
39 Essex Chambers ‘Excellent analysis and handling of complex causation expert evidence - he doesn’t sit on the fence.’
