Paul Rose KC
Old Square ChambersOld Square Chambers‘ personal injury offering is noted as ’full of experts in all types of personal injury law’, and is recommended for its ‘great depth of expertise in the field of occupational disease’. The team demonstrates proficiency in maximum severity workplace and traffic accidents, but is additionally capable in claims involving a psychiatric component, such as PTSD and self-harm. In an example crossing over with his employment expertise, Ben Collins KC appeared in Suresh v GMC and North Tees NHS Trust concerning a medic who was driven to self-harm following the proliferation of unfounded allegations. As part of a broad practice, Bruno Gil acts on behalf of military claimants.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great depth of expertise in the field of occupational disease. I would be confident to instruct anyone in this set.'
- 'The Clerks at Old Square are like no other. They are very accommodating and proactive.'
- 'Old Square Chambers is one of the best personal injury sets in the country.'
- 'Chambers are first class. If preferred Counsel is unavailable, a suitable substitute is always provided. '
- 'Old Square has a great set of personal injury barristers with a wealth of experience at different levels. I have worked with their junior barristers and silks.'
- 'Quality and swift communication, replies received within 24 hours '
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.
Ben Collins KC
Old Square Chambers ‘Ben brings with him a wealth of experience and analytical approach to complex brain injury claims.’
Charles Woodhouse KC
Old Square Chambers ‘First class advocacy skills as one would expect at this level. Takes control of the room and is very persuasive achieving excellent outcomes. Superb client care.’
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.
Katherine Howells
Old Square Chambers ‘Katherine is excellent. She is always very well prepared and meticulous in her approach.’
Adam Samuel
Old Square Chambers ‘Attention to detail, commercial acumen and knowing which points to take. He is impressive in cross examination of witnesses and knows how to draw evidence from even the most hostile witnesses while maintaining a dignified calm.’
Bruno Gil
Old Square Chambers ‘Accessible, very hardworking, prepares impeccably and extremely good client manner - a star of the junior Bar.’
Charlie Sparling
Old Square Chambers ‘ Charlie is meticulous in his preparation, has a keen strategic eye for the most important issues in a case and is excellent with expert witnesses.’
Christopher Edwards
Old Square Chambers ‘Chris provides clear, sensible and well thought out advice with close attention to detail. He is very good with clients, even the more demanding ones, and can explain very complex matters in a simple, straightforward way.’
David Rivers
Old Square Chambers ‘Friendly, knowledgeable, tactical and committed. Good on his feet and good at getting the judge on side, David anticipates the mood of the court and the flow of evidence.’
Brian Cummins
Old Square Chambers ‘Brian’s best strengths are his work ethic, his tenacity, his meticulous preparation and his truly exceptional advocacy.’
Daniel Neill
Old Square Chambers
Sophie Beesley
Old Square Chambers ‘Sophie shows an instinctive ability to identify the needs of each client, treating them with care and attention whilst also providing firm advice that can be easily consumed by the client.’
Victoria Webb
Old Square Chambers 'Good manner with clients. Excellent drafting skills in relation to pleadings. Thorough preparation for meeting with experts and clients. Concise and clear advice.'
Kara Loraine
Old Square Chambers ‘Good clear and practical approach. Empathy with clients yet robust approach to defendants.’