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St John's Buildings

Personal Injury

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St John's Buildings

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Personal Injury - Northern (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

St John's Buildings is well regarded for its expert representation of both claimants and defendants in a wide range of personal injury claims, and counts several insurers, public authorities and private individuals among its varied clientele. Members are regularly instructed in cases arising from RTAs and accidents at work, and the team offers considerable strength in the handling of employers' and public liability claims. Interviewees are also complimentary of the set's "real niche area specialisms." Additional areas of expertise for the set include traumatic brain injury, industrial disease and high-value catastrophic injury claims. Work highlights include acting on behalf of the claimant in the Jamaine Jeffrey v Markerstudy case, a polytrauma passenger RTA claim where liability is disputed based on a lack of insurance and the use of drink and drugs.

Chris Shaw is senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • On many occasions Martin Craggs has done whatever necessary to find a commercially optimal solution for us and our lay client. He often goes above and beyond, as does Chris Shaw.

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  • St John's Buildings provides second to none clerking. Martin Craggs is one of the finest clerks I have ever worked with. Jennifer Carr and Chris Shaw are also strong.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Harrison
    Peter Harrison

    Peter Harrison

    Peter Harrison acts in a variety of high-value catastrophic injury claims, including those resulting from military service and claims for psychological damage. He represents both claimants and defendants in complex cases of large value. He is adept at handling employers' and public liability cases.

    • Peter Harrison is very capable.

      Personal Injury respondentUK Bar

    • Peter Harrison is particularly good at occupational asthma cases.

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  • Richard Norton
    Richard Norton

    Richard Norton

    Richard Norton's personal injury practice focuses on severe injury claims arising from RTAs. He principally acts for claimants, with a focus on advisory work. He is well known for his expertise in cases involving complex expert evidence.

    • Richard Norton has a very effective manner with clients and is an exceptional advocate.

      Personal Injury respondentUK Bar

    • Richard is excellent and goes beyond expectations.

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    • Richard is a very accomplished advocate.

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  • Henry Vanderpump
    Henry Vanderpump

    Henry Vanderpump

    Henry Vanderpump has extensive experience in personal injury and clinical negligence. He frequently acts on expert-driven cases that involve complex loss of earnings and capacity questions.

    • Henry is obviously very bright and knowledgeable, yet he remains highly approachable with a pleasant demeanour.

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    • Henry isn't afraid of running a difficult borderline case and he works in a very collaborative way with his instructing solicitors.

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    • Henry Vanderpump is brilliant in conference. His advice is clear, concise and manages client expectations.

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    • He is very good to have as a junior and is wonderful in client care. Henry works very hard and is ambitious.

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Ranked Barristers at St John's Buildings (3)

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