Personal Injury

Cobden House Chambers is noted for its effective representation of both claimants and defendants in a wide range of personal injury matters. The set's members are well regarded for their handling of complex and high-value disputes, as well as fast-track and multi-track claims. The areas of particular strength for the team include catastrophic injury, chronic pain and industrial disease cases. Interviewees describe the barristers at Cobden House as "a group of very skilled advocates from the leaders to juniors, who share a similar approach to cases which results in a collaborative approach". Recent work highlights include acting for a claimant injured in-utero resulting in their cerebral palsy. This eight-figure claim features particularly challenging liability and medica causation elements.

Martin Leech is the director of clerking.

"The clerking team is really good at identifying appropriate counsel."

"The clerks are very helpful and friendly."

Marc Willems KC is a leading personal injury silk who acts for claimants and defendants alike in heavyweight cases concerning catastrophic brain and spinal injury. He has dealt with many cases involving citizens of foreign countries. "Marc has a superb legal mind and ability to effortlessly deal with complex legal issues. He has excellent relationships with clients who have been very seriously injured."

Michael Jones is principally instructed in severe brain injury cases, representing both claimants and defendants. He also undertakes a wide range of other work, including claims relating to industrial disease and chronic pain. He regularly acts on behalf of major insurers as well as government bodies. He is particularly experienced in the handling of group litigation claims. "Michael provides exceptional advice and support."

Richard Hartley KC is a highly regarded personal injury silk. His practice focuses significantly on catastrophic injury cases, including sports injuries, as well as chronic pain conditions. He represents both claimants and defendants. "Richard has amazing qualities with clients. He's practical, provides insightful advice and is very approachable." "He is an exceptional advocate and routinely succeeds in difficult matters where others would not."

Anthony Mazzag is well regarded for his representation of both claimants and defendants in complex personal injury claims. He has experience handling cases involving brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatalities.

Chloe Murray has experience in matters that cover a range of injury, ranging from eye injuries to traumatic brain injury. She mainly represents clients and is comfortable handling liability issues as well as quantum. "Chloe is an excellent and diligent barrister. She is able to offer clear advice to lay clients and explains very complex matters in an easy-to-understand way. She is an excellent advocate." "Chloe is an excellent barrister who does high-value work. She is professional, methodical and clients really like her."

Lee Nowland is regularly instructed in high-value and multi-track personal injury cases involving severe brain injuries and fatal accidents. He also has experience of acting in employers' and occupiers' liability claims. He acts for both claimants and defendants. "Lee is an exceptional advocate and barrister. He is routinely instructed on complex and catastrophic cases. He provides superb advice to clients and routinely meets them to cement the relationship."