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Kings Chambers ‘houses some of the best known names’ in the North West in the professional negligence arena, and the team has substantial expertise in handling actions brought against professionals including solicitors, surveyors, and accountants. The set is home to Andrew Grantham KC, who has a particular focus on claims against accountants, financial and tax advisers, and insurance brokers, as well as stockbrokers and surveyors. Lesley Anderson KC represented the defendants in Glasson Grain Limited v RE & S Baldwin, a case concerning a counterclaim against a farm agronomist following their negligent advice regarding the application of nitrates, which caused crops to fail. Mark Harper KC and Paul Chaisty KC are also key names at the silk level, and Martin Budworth is a notable senior junior in the group.
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Testimonials
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- 'Both Gary Young and Harry Young are very good.'
- 'Gary Young is excellent.'
- 'Kings Chambers is undoubtedly one of the very best in Manchester. It houses some of the best known names in the industry with some real stars of the Bar.'
- 'Kings Chambers are a go-to chambers.'
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.
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Paul Chaisty KC
Kings Chambers ‘Paul is undoubtedly a legend in his own lifetime. His advocacy skills are truly unparalleled, and his cross-examination is so thoroughly devastating and entertaining, it is both an honour and a privilege to see him in action.’
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Lesley Anderson KC
Kings Chambers 'Lesley is bright, focused, and strong and persuasive, both on paper and on her feet. She is commercial and reassuring with clients who quickly repose trust and confidence in her, and she is go-to silk for anything within her practice.'
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Andrew Grantham KC
Kings Chambers 'Andrew is a brilliant barrister with great technical knowledge, and he is brilliant on his feet. He is impossibly bright and always ten steps ahead, and there's seemingly nothing he does not know the answer to.'
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.