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Old Square Chambers

Personal Injury

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


Old Square Chambers

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Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Old Square Chambers is a well-regarded set with "strength in depth across all levels of experience." It is considered the first port of call for a number of leading claimant and defendant solicitors' firms, as well as several major insurers. The set offers expertise covering a wide range of personal injury matters, from complex catastrophic injury claims to smaller fast-track matters, and its barristers are routinely instructed in cases involving difficult issues of quantum or liability. Recent work includes Horncastle v MoD, a well-publicised case relating to a claim for psychiatric injury brought by a submariner who was a victim of sexual harassment.

Strengths

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  • The clerking team are a hard-working and reliable group led by senior clerk Will Meade.

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  • The clerks are very much on the ball, working very efficiently to ensure that counsel responds within the timeframes required.

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  • The clerks, particularly Will Meade and Olivia Moliterno, are extremely skilled in their roles. They regularly go above and beyond and no ask is too much for them.

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  • They have a great and incredibly efficient set of clerks, led by Will Meade, who is the epitome of client service.

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  • The clerks at Old Square are a delight to work with. They are responsive and clear in communications and always willing to go the extra mile to provide a first-class service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ben Collins
    Band 2Ben Collins

    Ben Collins

    Ben Collins KC is noted for his expertise in criminal injuries compensation. He is regularly instructed in cases involving catastrophic brain injuries, and has significant experience acting for both claimants and defendants in claims involving injured service personnel.

    • Ben Collins is simply brilliant. A real leader and a strong advocate, he adopts a very caring approach with claimants, truly getting to know his clients and delivering a bespoke service to them.

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    • Ben Collins KC is a knowledgeable, dynamic, pragmatic, client-focused and responsive barrister.

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    • Ben Collins KC is resolute. He is the definition of a safe pair of hands. He doesn't get swayed by insignificant things. He will focus on the killer points and will hit his target.

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  • Band 2Charles Woodhouse
    Band 2Charles Woodhouse

    Charles Woodhouse

    Charles Woodhouse KC regularly appears for claimants and defendants in litigation stemming from catastrophic injuries and fatal accidents. He is noted for his expertise in amputation and chronic pain cases and has experience representing military personnel in claims against the MoD.

    • Charlie is at the top of his game. He can pick up a case and have an instant grasp of the evidence and the likely legal arguments.

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    • Charles Woodhouse KC is persuasive and articulate, and his preparation is meticulous. In court, his submissions are measured and eloquent and his cross-examination is formidable.

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    • He is first and foremost a formidable advocate with an easy charm and forensic eye for detail. He is liked and admired by the Bar and Bench alike.

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  • Band 2Charlie Sparling
    Band 2Charlie Sparling

    Charlie Sparling

    Charlie Sparling focuses his practice on the handling of multi-track personal injury claims. He acts for both claimants and defendants in cases involving chronic pain, mild traumatic brain injuries and complex somatoform disorders. He offers considerable expertise in complex liability and quantum disputes.

    • Charlie's level of preparation is so impressive, and in conferences he is able to guide experts through complicated matters to arrive at an outcome which achieves the best results for clients.

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    • Charlie has a sharp mind and is excellent in conference with medical experts, regularly thinking fast on his feet as new ideas evolve in conference to hone legal and medical arguments.

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    • Charlie Sparling is a solid practitioner with huge legal knowledge and great commercial awareness. His expertise is formidable.

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  • Band 2David Cunnington
    Band 2David Cunnington

    David Cunnington

    David Cunnington is highly experienced in the handling of multi-track personal injury claims arising from accidents in the workplace, fatal claims and RTAs. He is well versed in catastrophic injury and industrial disease cases, and often advises on indemnity claims and insurance coverage issues.

    • David is very thorough and has excellent attention to detail. He can always see a way through.

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    • David is very good and knowledgeable.

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    • David is approachable and thorough.

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  • Band 2David Rivers
    Band 2David Rivers

    David Rivers

    David Rivers handles a broad range of personal injury claims, with notable expertise in complex quantum and employers' liability disputes. His claimant-focused practice comes highly recommended by sources, who highlight his in-depth understanding of technical evidence and experience of both fast-track and multi-track actions.

    • David Rivers is my go-to counsel. He is technically and tactically brilliant. He is a first-class advocate.

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    • David is an excellent advocate and has a great ability to analyse a complex case and break it down well for the client. He has a good mixture of confidence and pragmatism.

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  • Band 2Katherine Howells
    Band 2Katherine Howells

    Katherine Howells

    Katherine Howells is an impressive junior who acts predominantly on behalf of claimants and deals with a wide range of claims, relating to matters such as brain and spinal cord injuries, psychiatric injuries and amputations, as well as fatalities. Her cases often arise out of RTAs and accidents at work, and she is noted for her expertise in employers', public and occupiers' liability claims. She is regularly instructed in multiparty litigation.

    • She is fiercely independent and is all over the detail. She is very good on strategy. A safe pair of hands, Katherine knows the market brilliantly.

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    • Katherine Howells is a very significant personal injury practitioner. She knows her stuff.

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  • Band 3Brian Cummins
    Band 3Brian Cummins

    Brian Cummins

    Brian Cummins is often instructed to act for claimants and their families in a range of complex personal injury matters. He has extensive experience of handling catastrophic and serious injury claims involving amputations and brain injuries. He is also called upon to act in group litigation proceedings.

    • A robust operator who is not fazed by the unpredictable and sometimes sharp-elbowed nature of litigation, Brian cuts through long-winded detail to grasp the key issues.

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    • Brian Cummins is an all-rounder who is very capable in conference with clients and experts. He is a persuasive advocate and has quite a formidable presence.

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    • Brian is an exceptional barrister with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience. He is always readily available and his drafting is of the highest level, as are his advocacy and client care skills.

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  • Band 3Christopher Edwards
    Band 3Christopher Edwards

    Christopher Edwards

    Christopher Edwards is recognised for his impressive handling of both claimant and defendant work. He frequently handles high-value serious injury matters, with significant expertise in fatal accident and industrial disease claims. He also has experience handling claims brought against the Ministry of Justice.

    • Chris is a very experienced, excellent advocate with great client skills.

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    • Chris is an expert in the field of personal injury law. He is particularly good with clients, putting them at ease and clearly explaining complex legal issues.

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    • Measured, patient and very thorough, Chris is good at thinking outside the box and comes with a fresh approach to problem-solving. He is a strong advocate who is good on his feet and well prepared.

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  • Band 3Kiril Waite
    Band 3Kiril Waite

    Kiril Waite

    Kiril Waite is a well-respected personal injury practitioner. He acts for both claimants and defendants and offers a particular specialism in psychiatric injury claims.

    • Kiril is highly analytical.

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    • Kiril Waite has great empathy, client care skills and legal expertise

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    • Kiril's ability is second to none. He has a fierce intellect and is able to bottom out the most complex litigation very quickly.

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  • Band 4Adam Samuel
    Band 4Adam Samuel

    Adam Samuel

    Adam Samuel is an experienced advocate whose practice encompasses a wide array of personal injury matters ranging from complex RTA cases to industrial disease matters. He is noted for his expertise in claims relating to functional illness and chronic pain. He frequently acts for prison officers, police officers and service personnel, handling cases involving complex liability issues.

    • He is good on his feet; he's sharp.

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    • Adam is a great trial advocate with a good bedside manner with clients. He demonstrates commercial awareness on complex cases.

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    • Adam is an exceptional barrister. He is not afraid to take on challenging matters and has an excellent track record of success.

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    • His commercial awareness and grasp of complex personal injury issues are truly exceptional.

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  • Band 4Bruno Gil
    Band 4Bruno Gil

    Bruno Gil

    Bruno Gil has notable expertise in personal injury claims against the MoD, ranging from non-freezing cold injuries to mistreatment. He often represents claimants but also has experience acting on behalf of employer defendants in vicarious liability cases.

    • Bruno provides excellent service. He is always available.

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    • A rising star, Bruno is a polished advocate who is polite, well prepared and empathetic. He is also likeable and engaging.

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    • Bruno is developing a strong defendant practice and is one to watch in the future.

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  • Band 4Liam Ryan
    Band 4Liam Ryan

    Liam Ryan

    Liam Ryan is an experienced junior noted for his expertise in complex stress at work claims. He is also regularly called upon to handle cases involving psychiatric injury as part of his broad personal injury practice.

    • Liam Ryan is a font of knowledge in relation to occupational stress.

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    • Liam Ryan is a specialist in stress at work claims.

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    • Liam is extremely tenacious. He always seems two steps ahead of everyone in the room. He gets things a lot quicker.

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  • Band 4Victoria Webb
    Band 4Victoria Webb

    Victoria Webb

    Victoria Webb is a talented personal injury barrister with extensive experience handling an array of matters on behalf of both claimant and defendant clients. She is well versed in catastrophic claims arising from RTAs and employers' liability and public liability cases. Her broad expertise also encompasses complex and high-profile claims involving non-recent sexual abuse.

    • Victoria is collaborative, detailed and has been amazing to work with. She is always a pleasure.

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