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Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Old Square Chambers offers counsel who are "approachable and work collaboratively to achieve the best results." The set is particularly strong in representing claimants, with expertise in delayed diagnoses, surgical failures and dental claims. Its members also frequently represent both individual and organisational defendants. Recent instructions have seen the set represent the claimant in the High Court on DVE v Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, a birth injury case resulting in neuro-disabilities and injuries to the spine.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Collins
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Ben Collins
1
Band 1

Ben Collins KC is a strong advocate for claimants and defendants alike who is often instructed in major pieces of litigation. His cases concern a wide range of allegations including negligent surgery and the mismanagement of illnesses.

He was very sensitive to the nuances of what his client needs. He is really straightforward to deal with and he makes really complex things manageable.

He is tactically astute, has great awareness of the medicine, handles experts with aplomb and clients with the right mixture of warmth, honesty and clear language.

He is very pleasant, he has been doing good things in the law, I have no hesitation recommending him.

Sophie Beesley
1
Sophie Beesley
1
Band 1

Sophie Beesley is a reliable junior who predominantly acts on behalf of claimants. She has dealt with a wide variety of matters, from delayed diagnosis to negligent surgery. She provides strong representation at inquests as well as in claims.

She is always well prepared and able to grasp complex medical issues quickly. Her written advices are clear, well argued and easy to follow.

She is highly intelligent, diligent, tenacious and delivers this with the utmost sensitivity.

Sophie has the golden combination of deep medical knowledge with meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities and a high level of empathy.

Sophie is a trusted pair of hands with incredible attention to detail and a barrister I regularly instruct to manage high value and complex cases.

Sophie has a great eye for detail and the ability to get the best from the expert witnesses. She is great in conference and on paperwork.

Bella Webb
3
Bella Webb
3
Band 3

Bella Webb is noted for her expert handling of cases arising from the delayed diagnosis of cancer. She also regularly undertakes complex wrongful birth and spinal injury claims, and is well versed in matters relating to negligently performed cosmetic surgery. She acts for both claimants and defendants.

She is so thorough, her understanding and attention to detail is first class. She leaves no stone unturned.

She is just a pleasure to work with, she was very sound and gave good strategic advice.

Bella is well prepared and can get through the papers quickly and thoroughly. She has great attention to detail and her advice is spot on.

She is incredibly knowledgeable and impressive.

Charles Woodhouse KC
3
Charles Woodhouse KC
3
Band 3

Charles Woodhouse KC is a distinguished barrister with an enviable clinical negligence practice. He acts predominantly for claimants in high-value claims and inquests.

He is a tenacious barrister who can dissect the key issues in complex cases in order to get to the pertinent points. He is great with clients and experts alike.

Bruno Gil
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Bruno Gil
4
Band 4

Bruno Gil is a highly respected clinical negligence junior. He is able to leverage his background in biological sciences while representing clients in a variety of cases, including brain injuries and chronic pain, amongst many others.

He is very smooth in his advocacy. He has a great style. He practices at a level beyond his call.

Bruno is excellent.

He is the safest pair of hands, he is absolutely on the ball and has a very nice manner with clients. He has incredibly knowledge.

He is very reliable and an intelligent junior.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Clinical Negligence

Ben Collins KC
1
Ben Collins KC
1
Band 1
Charles Woodhouse KC
3
Charles Woodhouse KC
3
Band 3

Juniors

London (Bar)

Clinical Negligence

Sophie Beesley
1
Sophie Beesley
1
Band 1
Bella Webb
3
Bella Webb
3
Band 3
Bruno Gil
4
Bruno Gil
4
Band 4