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Clinical Negligence - Northern (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Exchange Chambers is well regarded as "a Northern powerhouse but with national solicitor relationships", providing representation of both claimants and defendants in complex clinical negligence matters, and counts several hospitals, NHS organisations, insurance bodies and medical defence organisations among its clients. Its barristers are adept at handling claims arising from delayed diagnosis, surgical negligence and negligent treatment, and are regularly instructed in cases involving complex questions surrounding consent. The team's expertise also encompasses claims brought against alternative medical practitioners.

Strengths

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The clerking team at Exchange Chambers are exceptional and go above and beyond to assist.

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Leigh Daniels is excellent at coordinating instructions and chasing counsel.

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Neil Wright, chambers director, and Leigh Daniels, senior civil clerk, stand out for their service to instructing solicitors.

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A great clerking team who are always willing to help and are always available.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Gutteridge
2
Band 2

Chris Gutteridge represents claimants in a variety of high-value clinical negligence claims concerning spinal injuries, amputations and delayed diagnosis leading to severe injury. He has on numerous occasions negotiated large settlements for clients, including in cases where liability or causation was disputed.

Chris has a great approachable and friendly demeanour with clients and displays real technical expertise.

His commitment to his practice and his clients is evident from the total confidence his instructing solicitors have in him.

He is very effective and gives practical solutions. He is really well received by clients.

Very sharp and brilliant at litigation strategy.

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David Knifton KC
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David Knifton KC
2
Band 2

David Knifton KC acts exclusively for claimants in complex clinical negligence cases. He frequently handles obstetric injury, surgical negligence and delayed diagnosis claims, and offers expertise in cases involving complex issues of consent.

David has an incredibly strong and decisive manner in conference, with real attention to detail which is balanced with the ability to place the client at complete ease.

He is detailed and meticulous in his approach with complex, high-value cases and he is a skilled advocate.

He is a magnificent leader, a true heavyweight silk and an excellent tactician and strategist.

A strategic thinker who achieves great results.

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Gerard Martin
2
Band 2

Gerard Martin KC is a key catastrophic injury barrister with a notable clinical negligence practice. He specialises in high-value acquired brain injury cases on behalf of children and adults. He has further standout expertise in amputation cases and also possesses ample experience of wrongful birth claims.

Gerard Martin is excellent in all respects.

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Kevin Naylor
2
Band 2

Kevin Naylor is a qualified medical doctor who has strong experience across a variety of clinical negligence claims. He has proven capabilities in fatal cases as well as those relating to amputations. He acts in complex cases of surgical and obstetric negligence.

Kevin applies his skills from his life as a GP to maximum effect for his clients.

Kevin's expertise is superb, as is his patience with clients and his ability to identify the nub of a case in record time.

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Matthew Stockwell
2
Band 2

Matthew Stockwell has extensive experience handling high-value, maximum-severity brain and spinal injury claims. He is well regarded for his expertise in matters involving significant issues concerning mental health and capacity.

Matthew is first rate - experienced, always well prepared and highly skilled. He is a fearsome negotiator.

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Christopher Barnes
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Christopher Barnes
3
Band 3

Christopher Barnes KC serves as the head of the personal injury and clinical negligence department at Exchange Chambers. He has a well-regarded practice, regularly representing clients in birth injury and catastrophic brain injury cases.

Chris manages to balance an approachability with clients with great technical expertise and confidence.

He is reliable, hard-working and always by your side in any challenge.

A strong silk who gives his all for his clients.

He is an exceptional advocate and gets to the core of matters earlier in the case.

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Sara Sutherland
3
Band 3

Sara Sutherland regularly represents clients in a wide range of clinical negligence cases as well as gynaecological and obstetric issues. Her experience as an assistant coroner allows her to approach cases from a different viewpoint to her contemporaries, meaning that she is able to produce a robust case for her clients.

She is excellent with the most sensitive and difficult of issues.

An exceptional junior counsel who is able to handle even the most complex of matters with skill.

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Silks (KC)

Northern (Bar)

Clinical Negligence
David Knifton KC
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David Knifton KC
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Band 2
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Gerard Martin KC
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Band 2
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Christopher Barnes KC
3
Christopher Barnes KC
3
Band 3
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Juniors

Northern (Bar)

Clinical Negligence
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Chris Gutteridge
2
Band 2
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Kevin Naylor
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Band 2
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Matthew Stockwell
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Band 2
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Sara Sutherland
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Band 3
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