Ropewalk Chambers is viewed as ‘a ’go to’ set for personal injury litigation‘, with ’talent at all levels of call‘. Jayne Adams KC has ’a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of asbestos litigation‘. Patrick Limb KC has been kept busy handling group litigation concerning claims for concussion in rugby and football. Among the junior end of chambers, Georgina Crawford is ’a go-to barrister for all Animals Act matters‘, with particular expertise in handling equine cases, and Jason Cox is regularly instructed by claimants and defendants in cases involving catastrophic injuries. Employer’s liability claims are prominent in Tom Panton’s workload, while the ‘intellectually brilliant’ Rochelle Rong is sought after for her expertise in handling brain injury, amputation, spinal injury and chronic pain cases. Kam Jaspal is well-versed in advising on industrial disease matters. Richard Seabrook retired from practice in March 2025.

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Testimonials

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'Tony Hill and Alan Odiam are excellent and provide a first class service.'
'Tony Hill is an absolute gem, a genuinely lovely person who is worth his weight in gold. I would easily award him the Senior Clerk Gold Cup if such a prize existed. He always delivers, and he knows exactly what we want. He has great support from the equally lovely Alan Odiam.'
'The service from Ropewalk has always been top notch.'
'The clerks are all brilliant, particularly Tony Hill, who can truly never do enough for you.'
'Excellent set that punch above their weight in the regions.'
'Excellent set with strength in depth for all aspects of personal injury claims work.'

Lawyers

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.

Jayne Adams KC

'Jayne has a superb ability to exude calmness and ferocity simultaneously in her advocacy. She is very quick to spot amd play on the tiny flaws and the little nuggets hiding away in the minutiae, but she never loses focus on the bigger picture and the client's best interests. Her staggering knowledge of disease litigation is second to none.'

Patrick Limb KC

Patrick is very well respected. He has great attention to detail and an immediate grasp of complex areas.'

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.