Christopher Melton KC

UK Bar

Christopher Melton KC is a standout silk who excels at representing claimants in high-value catastrophic injury and fatal accident cases, particularly those involving minors. He does a significant amount of appellate advocacy and has appeared in the Supreme Court numerous times. He is also praised for his personal commitment to providing training for up and coming barristers.

"Chris is an outstanding silk who can tackle the most complex of cases with a calm authority. He cuts through everything, and keeps focused on the big issues."

"Chris leads on injuries of maximum severity. There is nothing Chris does not know about these cases. He is charming and impressive in conference, with clients and in court."

"Chris Melton KC combines a thorough and detailed approach to his cases with a warm and approachable manner, which makes it easy for clients, experts and solicitors to engage with him."

"Chris brings a thoughtful, considered, calm approach to any case, regardless of complexity. He places the client at the heart of the case, achieving excellent results even on the most difficult cases."

Christopher Melton KC regularly handles major cerebral palsy cases alongside wrongful birth and spinal injury claims, as well as claims which address complex mental health issues. He has been instructed in a number of multiparty claims, including those arising out of sexual abuse by medical practitioners and abuse in care homes. He has earned an impressive reputation for his experience in high-profile inquiries or cases that test novel points of law before the Supreme Court.

"Christopher is very experienced, very affable with clients and very good at negotiation. He is an all around good performer who goes the extra mile and offers clever advocacy."

"Christopher is a calm and pragmatic counsel who can be tough when necessary. He is excellent on complex cases."