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Cloisters Chambers

Clinical Negligence

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Cloisters Chambers

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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cloisters Chambers have been described as having "exceptional legal expertise, strategic thinking and a client focused approach." The set house a strong bench of senior and junior barristers who are experienced in the representation of claimants in a wide range of clinical negligence matters. Members are highly regarded for their expertise in complex neurological birth injury and cancer claims, including those involving allegations of delayed or missed diagnoses. Additional areas of strength for the team include difficult quantum disputes and consent to treatment cases. One recent instruction for the set was CXE v West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, a brain injury claim with liability admitted, which settled for a high value sum.

Glenn Hudson is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are responsive and well organised.

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  • The clerks are charming and reliable.

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  • The clerks provide a very responsive service.

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  • The clerks are very helpful and responsive.

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  • They are a friendly and approachable team of counsel and clerks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joel Donovan
    Joel Donovan

    Joel Donovan

    Joel Donovan KC is highly sought after for cases of the greatest complexity and highest value. Much of his practice is devoted to handling claims relating to serious brain and spinal injuries, such as cauda equina syndrome.

    • He is authoritative and decisive in conference while engaging warmly with clients.

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    • He is very analytical and has great advocacy.

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    • Joel can always be relied upon to bring clients' substantial cases to a successful conclusion and is unfailingly polite and sympathetic to them throughout.

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  • Martyn McLeish
    Martyn McLeish

    Martyn McLeish

    Martyn McLeish is an established clinical negligence barrister, widely known for handling high-value cases involving a wide range of medical issues. He tackles a diverse caseload, and is frequently instructed in claims concerning cerebral palsy and spinal injuries.

    • Martyn has an excellent eye for detail and a way with clients that inspires their confidence. He is sensitive to their needs whilst being extremely thorough in his examination of the claim.

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    • Martyn is fantastic with clients. He is a skilled advocate and no-nonsense on the law. He is the full package.

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    • Martyn has an excellent eye for detail and a way with clients that inspires their confidence. He is sensitive to their needs whilst being extremely thorough in his examination of the claim.

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    • Martyn is an extremely clever barrister who will not get flustered at the most challenging hurdles put in his path. He works collaboratively with his instructing solicitor and is a joy to work with.

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    • He is a very bright man, he understands intricacies and has a lovely manner.

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  • William Latimer-Sayer
    William Latimer-Sayer

    William Latimer-Sayer

    William Latimer-Sayer KC is applauded by market sources for his expertise in quantum, an area in which he is deemed to be unrivalled. He has a vast intellect and skill set, and is equally capable in handling clinical negligence and personal injury cases.

    • His attention to detail is phenomenal. He has exacting standards and knows when to fight and when to settle cases. He is a truly excellent barrister.

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    • William is without doubt the leading authority on quantum in the most complex of cases.

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    • His depth of knowledge and strategic thinking shine through in his work and his unwavering dedication makes significant differences to our cases.

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    • William has a particular expertise when it comes to high value quantum and can cut through complex quantum issues with ease.

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    • William is a superb barrister; he is absolutely first rate.

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  • Simon Dyer
    Simon Dyer

    Simon Dyer

    Simon Dyer KC is a talented silk who is highly skilled in the full range of medical law, with a particular focus on cases involving complex cerebral palsy and spinal injuries. He primarily represents claimants.

    • He was excellent, he is a very safe pair of hands. He is an extremely clever guy and very good in liability fights with complicated medical angles.

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    • He is incredibly efficient in his paperwork. He is very good to work with and clients like him.

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    • Simon is a force to be reckoned with. H handles the most complex cases meticulously. He's a first class advocate, achieving top results for his clients.

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    • He is brilliant at communicating and he is very nice, and that makes such a difference. He is practical with his solutions and he cuts out the rubbish.

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  • Anna Beale
    Anna Beale

    Anna Beale

    Anna Beale is a well-regarded barrister with experience handling a wide range of complex clinical negligence matters. She is well-versed in birth, brain, spinal and delayed diagnosis claims, and receives high praise for her ability to handle cases involving complex questions surrounding causation.

    • Anna Beale KC is immensely capable. She is unflappable with an almost non-combative litigation style, she unpicks witnesses and defendant experts alike.

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    • I cannot think of an any aspect of her performance in which she does not excel.

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    • She is really meticulous and really sharp.

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  • Linda Jacobs
    Linda Jacobs

    Linda Jacobs

    Linda Jacobs is an experienced advocate who is well respected by peers for her extensive capabilities in the fields of clinical negligence and personal injury. She regularly represents clients at inquests and in fatal claims.

    • She is empathic, shows excellent client care and is a strong and astute advocate.

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  • Chesca Lord
    Chesca Lord

    Chesca Lord

    Chesca Lord is an experienced advocate who specialises in maximum severity quantum-only cases. She is regularly instructed to draft schedules of loss and secure large interim payments for amputations, spinal chord injuries and brain injuries.

    • Chesca is my go-to junior in all weighty quantum cases. She excels in maximising heads of claim in ways which others may overlook.

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    • Chesca demonstrates attention to meticulous detail, is always very thorough in the production of detailed schedules of loss and has a very good client manner.

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    • She is brilliant, especially on the quantum side.

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  • Tamar Burton
    Tamar Burton

    Tamar Burton

    Tamar Burton acts exclusively for claimants in a range of clinical negligence claims and has particular experience in cases involving informed consent. She also has experience in personal injury and inquest work.

    • She assimilated the facts and complexities of the case very quickly and provided an excellent service. She was a pleasure to work with.

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    • Tamar marshals evidence with military precision at conference, and she provides reliable guidance on difficult quantum issues.

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    • Tamar is thorough and detailed in her approach to cases and instils a feeling of confidence in clients.

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    • She is very slick.

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    • She has great attention to detail and is able to manage very complex issues. She is an excellent communicator and very skilled at managing experts and clients in conference with sensitivity.

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