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Deans Court Chambers consistently operates at a high level in the personal injury market, and its members are well regarded for their expert handling of catastrophic injury, industrial disease and sexual abuse claims. The team is regularly called upon to represent both claimants and defendants, and receives instructions from several major insurers, local authorities and government bodies, as well as private individuals. The set also offers expertise in occupiers' and landlords' liability claims, and its barristers have experience of appearing before the courts at all levels, up to and including the Supreme Court. Instructing solicitors note that the barristers at Deans Court Chambers are "able to handle complex cases with highly technical aspects".
Matthew Gibbons is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's a very impressive clerking team - nothing is too much trouble."
"Excellent, first-class clerks with whom we have a great relationship. They go out of their way to accommodate."
"Chambers always has an appropriate practitioner on hand. Clerks are very responsive and good at facilitating needs of clients."
"It's a very impressive clerking team - nothing is too much trouble."
"Excellent, first-class clerks with whom we have a great relationship. They go out of their way to accommodate."
"Chambers always has an appropriate practitioner on hand. Clerks are very responsive and good at facilitating needs of clients."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Grimshaw acts for defendants, often insurance companies, in high-value multi-track claims. He is experienced in the handling of industrial disease matters and cases involving catastrophic injury and fatal accidents.
"Nick is user-friendly and always prepared."
"A top-quality barrister who is incredibly attentive and user-friendly. He's excellent with clients."
Richard Whitehall KC is an experienced barrister who handles all areas of personal injury, primarily focusing on multi-track cases of significant value. He regularly acts in catastrophic injury, RTA and traumatic brain injury claims, and is also very well versed in issues of EL/PL.
"Richard Whitehall is the leading junior silk on personal injury."
"Richard is simply outstanding."
"A first-class defendant personal injury KC. He is able to consider and advise on very complex matters in a clear and concise way."
"He is simply exceptional."
Timothy Horlock KC is a seasoned practitioner known for his expertise in catastrophic injury, EL/PL and serious RTAs. He represents both claimants and defendants, including regularly acting on behalf of the MIB and several insurers.
"Timothy is excellent with clients and clear and analytical in conference. He builds rapport and is a very accessible KC."
"He's precise, to-the-point and moves quickly."
"He's top of the personal injury tree."
Daniel Paul is well regarded for his work in catastrophic injury cases, including fatal accident claims. He has extensive expertise in matters pertaining to employers', occupiers' and public liability, as well as RTAs. He receives instructions from both claimants and defendants. He has experience appearing at inquests.
"Daniel is knowledgeable, fair and proper, good in court as well as generous and helpful. I cannot give higher praise."
Simon McCann primarily represents defendants, including insurers, corporate clients and local authorities, particularly those who are facing potentially fraudulent claims. He also has significant experience handling claims involving sports injuries, as well as catastrophic accident, industrial disease He is regularly instructed in cases involving complex evidential issues.
"Peter is good at distilling complicated matters and putting them in a straightforward way. He is a strong advocate, pragmatic and responsive."
"Simon has obtained some great results."
Zoe Earnshaw acts for both claimants and defendants in a range of high-value personal injury cases, including those involving catastrophic injuries. She is regularly called upon to handle fundamental dishonesty disputes on behalf of major insurers.
"Zoe is really impressive and great with clients."
"A very strong advocate with a great eye for detail."
David Boyle acts for claimants and defendants in a wide range of personal injury cases including catastrophic and psychological injuries, as well as fatal accident claims. He also frequently handles matters involving fraud.
"David is highly insightful, with a broad range of knowledge."
Nicholas Fewtrell is highly regarded for his expertise in personal injury claims arising from historic child abuse. His clients include several high-profile individuals, as well as major insurers and local authorities.