Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Personal Injury - Northern (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Nine Chambers is a highly regarded set on the Northern Circuit, and its members are regularly instructed to act for both claimants and defendants, including several insurers and public bodies, in complex catastrophic and fatal injury cases. The additional areas of expertise for the team include industrial disease matters and employers' liability claims. The set is also noted for its expert handling of cases arising from RTAs, and its barristers are frequently called upon to handle claims involving allegations of fraud. Instructing solicitors highlight the Chambers as "an outstanding set who always provide a Rolls-Royce service." Recent highlights include interaction with issues surrounding which duties of care are delegable in cases arising from the deaths of two individuals and serious injury to another during a stampede at the Brixton Academy.
Tony Morrissey is the Director of Clerking.
Strengths
Nine Chambers clerks provide a personal service.They are always on hand to assist with any queries and in a flexible way.
There are friendly, efficient clerks in a convenient and impressive location.
Nine Chambers clerking staff are more than helpful, going above and beyond what is required.
Nine Chambers' clerks will always work hard to make availability for us and we are comfortable with the service we receive. They are easy and accommodating, and my team are happy dealing with them.
Nine Chambers has super efficient clerks who always ready and willing to help. I have complete confidence that a matter will be acknowledged and dealt with appropriately and quickly.
Notable practitioners
Brian McCluggage is a specialist personal injury and insurance practitioner with a strong track record of acting in high-value catastrophic injury claims. He is very familiar with cases that concern amputations, psychological damage and chronic pain conditions, and also acts in matters involving allegations of fraud or dishonesty. He is regularly instructed in claims where liability is in dispute.
Brian is incredibly bright. If I have cases with very tricky issues, he is the go-to guy for that. He is good at complicated stuff.
Brian is first-class.
Brian is outstanding. He has excellent attention to detail, is great with clients and is very commercially aware. He is a tremendous advocate. He is a silk at junior's rates.
Brian McCluggage is a superb senior junior.
Brian is very calm and very on top of his game, and he is a really strong advocate.
Christopher Kennedy KC principally represents defendants, often on significantly high-value claims, though he also undertakes claimant work. His caseload encompasses catastrophic brain injury, RTAs, industrial disease and fatal accidents.
Christopher is an excellent silk who is very good with clients.
Christopher is absolutely superb. He is my go-to for complex and catastrophic injury cases.
Christopher has a brilliant eye for detail and always knows the papers inside out. His preparation is meticulous. He never takes his eye off the ball. Clients love him and he has such a lovely manner.
Matthew Snarr focuses his practice on personal injury and health and safety matters, with considerable expertise in employment liability claims and cases concerning systemic fraud. He has significant advocacy experience at both trial and appellate levels, and regularly acts for clients in high-value claims.
Matthew is very robust and does very forensic and meticulous preparation.
Matthew is quite simply the best senior junior around. He is second to none.
Matthew is incredibly good. He has rock solid advice and thinks outside the box for more innovative solutions.
Matthew's eye for detail is second to none. His preparation is meticulous and he got some really good results.
Matthew is very good at complex work in personal injury cases. He has gained a very good courtroom style, and his cross-examination was flawless.
Ian Little is a highly respected barrister who acts predominantly for claimants. He regularly represents trade unions in employment liability cases concerning industrial accident and disease claims. He also handles a substantial volume of RTA and clinical negligence matters.
Ian is a very experienced senior junior operating at silk level.
Joseph Mulderig has expertise in matters concerning RTA-related injury, chronic pain and spinal injury for claimants at high value. He is also experienced in handling matters relating to whiplash injury.
Mulderig is very thorough and picks up detail others may miss. He is always prepared and would recommend him highly. He thinks well on his feet.
Joseph Mulderig has fantastic knowledge of the detail of every case and is very good with lay clients. He has superb knowledge of the law and tactics.
Joseph is really good. He is absolutely excellent. He has the maturity to handle the bigger cases and is clever, diligent and doesn't panic.
Julie-Anne Luck appears for both claimants and defendants in complex personal injury matters. She has strong expertise in handling cases involving brain damage and other serious injuries.
Julie-Anne Luck is one of my go-to counsel. She is extremely thorough. She is very knowledgeable and clients absolutely love her.
Michael O'Neill specialises in dealing with serious personal injury claims. He is well versed in handling severe orthopaedic injury cases and fatalities. O'Neill is instructed on behalf of both claimants and defendants.
Michael has a very impressive practice. His analytical ability is second to none.
Michael is a really safe pair of hands.
Michael is my number one choice for dealing with vulnerable or difficult clients. He is so understanding, patient and compassionate. He has a good legal brain and is always a step ahead.
He is very detailed and thorough in terms of preparation of papers and is fantastic in conference, in particular with experts.
Michael is so methodical, detailed and thorough. He is consistently excellent and very organised. He is detailed and thorough.
Zoë Thompson is a well-regarded junior operating in the personal injury field. She has extensive experience in cases involving catastrophic injury and chronic pain disorders, as well as brain and spinal cord injuries.
Zoë is absolutely first class. She is very strong on detail and in negotiations, and is excellent with clients.
Zoë is an excellent communicator supported by an unshakeable knowledge of the law. She is always very approachable and is extremely personable with clients.
She always responds very quickly and her advice is reliable and accurate. She is good at seeing the wood for the trees and focusing on what matters, turning work around quickly.
Zoë has a very good practice. She is clever and tenacious.
Chris Taft acts for claimants and defendants in complex personal injury claims arising from accidents on the road and at work. He is also noted for his expertise in occupiers' liability claims. He is regularly instructed in high-value cases and matters involving allegations of fraud.
Chris is a very knowledgeable and dependable barrister who always has an understanding of the pertinent issues.
Chris Taft has excellent attention to detail, quality advice and is excellent with clients.
Chris is excellent with clients and manages the fine balance between helping them to feel relaxed, whilst still carefully testing the strength of their evidence.
Chris is a good, safe pair of hands.
Sam Aynsley offers representation to claimants in personal injury claims. He has experience advising clients on issues covering road traffic accidents and workplace injuries, amongst other areas.
Sam is very helpful, clients love him and he has a very careful approach.
Jamie Hill is an up-and-coming junior who acts for both claimants and defendants in a wide range of personal injury. He is particularly noted for his expertise in RTAs, amongst many other matters.
Jamie is extremely knowledgeable, personable with claimants, a strong advocate and an absolute pleasure to work with.
He is knowledgeable, approachable, his paperwork is excellent and he is personable with witnesses. He has achieved great results.
Jamie Hill is extremely thorough and really knowledgeable.
Jamie Hill is excellent.