Robert Kellar KC
1 Crown Office Row ‘Robert has an excellent understanding of the regulatory regime. He is good with clients – sympathetic, clear, concise and firm when required. A cogent, serene and knowledgeable advocate.'
Regarded as 'one of the leading sets in the field of professional discipline', 1 Crown Office Row leverages its expertise in clinical negligence law to assist healthcare sector clients with disciplinary issues. The team is also regularly instructed in disciplinary hearings in the legal, sport and accountancy sectors, to name a few. Recent instructions for the group include Robert Kellar KC successfully acting for the defendant in GDC v Williams, a Court of Appeal case involving the issue of whether 'top-up’ fees were permissible under NHS regulations; the Court ruled that the regulations allowed for top-up fees under certain circumstances. Clodagh Bradley KC’s 'advocacy is exemplary', and Richard Booth KC is highly regarded for his expertise in defending veterinary and healthcare professionals before disciplinary tribunals.
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- 'Andy Tull is amenable, friendly and commercial. You can trust his recommendations.'
- 'The clerks are superb, they bend over backwards to reach solutions that work for solicitors and clients.'
- 'Clerking at 1 Crown Office Row has always been a strength. They look to provide solutions immediately.'
- 'The clerks know this area inside and out.'
- 'Fantastic set. Pure quality.'
- '1 Crown Office Row are the best. A classy bunch, they ooze confidence and you know when you're instructing them you're getting the best.'
- 'Excellent barristers for disciplinary instructions.'
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.
Neil Sheldon KC
1 Crown Office Row
Andrew Kennedy KC
1 Crown Office Row 'He is very thorough in preparation and authoritative in his advocacy.'
Richard Booth KC
1 Crown Office Row ‘Richard has a great grasp of regulatory arguments and tribunals. He has excellent judgement.'
Clodagh Bradley KC
1 Crown Office Row ‘Clodagh is a hugely accomplished advocate who is highly effective on her feet.'
Owain Thomas KC
1 Crown Office Row ‘His attention to detail is incredible, and he has great tactical acumen.’
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.
Leanne Woods
1 Crown Office Row ‘Leanne has fantastic attention to detail and is extremely well prepared – she knows a case inside and out.'
Richard Smith
1 Crown Office Row ‘Richard is extremely bright and very good with stressed or difficult clients. He is reassuring and supportive.'
Suzanne Lambert
1 Crown Office Row ‘Suzanne is a highly capable advocate. She is unflappable. Her cross-examination style is polite as well as firm and meticulous.'
Christopher Mellor
1 Crown Office Row ‘Christopher is an extremely effective advocate. He gives his all to each and every case.’