JUNIOR PROFILE

Christopher Walker

UK Bar 2026

Devereux

Ranked in 1 practice area

Personal Injury

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Christopher is a catastrophic personal injury specialist, instructed on behalf of both Claimants and Defendants. His work is predominantly conducted against silks, whether led or instructed alone. Christopher has considerable experience in litigating the established categories of employer liability, road traffic accident and public liability claims and has a reputation as a skilled negotiator. His practice encompasses clinical negligence claims, health and safety prosecutions, coroners' inquests and litigation with a focus on human rights. His current caseload includes claims for severe brain injury (rtas, accident at work), paraplegia (public liability & rta), brachial plexus and other severe, multiple orthopaedic injuries, including traumatic amputation.

Career

MA, Law (Cambridge); Licence Speciale en Droit Europeen (Universite Libre de Bruxelles); Harmsworth Scholar, Middle Temple.

Professional Memberships

PIBA

Personal

Burnley FC,

Classical musician

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Personal Injury - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Christopher Walker is a personal injury specialist who focuses on catastrophic brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatal accidents. He receives instructions from claimant and defendant solicitors and is praised for his adroit handling of employers' and public liability disputes. He has extensive experience of cases with tricky contributory negligence and mental health elements. His practice covers a range of related areas including clinical and professional negligence, human rights matters, coroner's inquests, and health and safety prosecutions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Christopher Walker is really good with clients. He is detailed in his analysis and in his preparation of his documents, and he is approachable. He is a good barrister.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Chris is down to earth and has the ability to put clients at ease. He can be firm but fair, and doesn't shy away from difficult conversations.
Personal InjuryUK Bar
Christopher is excellent on paper and excellent in court. He destroys his opponents. Clients love him on all levels.
Personal InjuryUK Bar