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Farrar's Building

Personal Injury

UK Bar Guide 2026 : Wales & Chester (Bar)

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Farrar's Building

Rankings

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Personal Injury - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Although based in London, Farrar's Building offers a strong bench of junior counsel operating on the Wales & Chester Circuit who are "highly experienced and competent in industrial disease and personal injury claims." Members are regularly instructed in catastrophic internal injury, traumatic brain injury, injuries sustained from RTAs and sports injury. The set recently acted for a claimant in an employer's liability claim where a man suffered a catastrophic hand and forearm injury at work.

Paul Cray is the director of clerking.

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Strengths

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  • The fee notes are accurate and timely and emails are returned promptly. The clerks are willing to make enquiries where necessary and arrange cover at short notice. All professional but personable.

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  • There is great availability by telephone with the clerking team.

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  • The clerking team at Farrar's Building are also very helpful, efficient and proactive, making the experience of working with them smooth and professional.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Arentsen
    Andrew Arentsen

    Andrew Arentsen

    Andrew Arentsen continues to act in Wales-focused cases from London. He represents claimants and defendants in a range of catastrophic injury cases, and is recognised for his ability to handle cases involving complex medical evidence and issues of employers' and occupiers' liability. He also has experience acting for and advising clients in contentious severe brain injury.

    • Andrew is very responsive and easy to work with. He is an excellent advocate and gets into the detail of the claim.

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    • He quickly focuses in on the key issues amongst all the noise which enable him to press home his case at trial. He is excellent at examination of witnesses who need translators which is a real skill.

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    • Andrew Arentsen is first-class. He is excellent at decision-making and has a top notch bedside manner.

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  • Simon Hughes
    Simon Hughes

    Simon Hughes

    Simon Hughes has particular expertise in cases involving industrial disease and fatal accident claims. He is also regularly instructed in cases involving elements of fraud. He has experience appearing before the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.

    • Simon is very good. He is very capable, really sensible and does a very good job for his client.

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    • Simon is a highly astute and well rounded practitioner who brings common sense and creativity to his cases. He is the perfect person for a crisis, and a safe pair of hands for sensitive cases.

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  • Andrew Morse
    Andrew Morse

    Andrew Morse

    Andrew Morse focuses his practice on the representation of claimants in a wide range of personal injury disputes. He is noted for his expertise in fatal accident claims, brain injuries and matters arising from RTAs, and is experienced in the handling of complex public and employers' liability claims.

    • Andrew has a strong knowledge of the personal injury industry and is very able to provide direction where required.

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    • Andrew is a very user-friendly barrister, who always goes out of his way to ensure that requested timescales are met. His advice is clear and he has a very thorough approach.

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