Personal Injury
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Wales & Chester (Bar)
Band 1
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(020) 7583 9241Chambers Review
Although based in London, Farrar's Building offers a strong bench of junior counsel operating on the Wales & Chester Circuit with "depth of expert knowledge and experience combined with commercial acumen." Members are regularly instructed in catastrophic internal injury, traumatic brain injury, injuries sustained from RTAs and sports injury. The set recently acted for a claimant who had an amputation when he was crushed by machinery at work. Paul Cray is the director of clerking.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are approachable and efficient."
"The clerks are helpful and respond in a timely manner."
"The clerks are extremely responsive and helpful."
"The clerks are approachable and efficient."
"The clerks are helpful and respond in a timely manner."
"The clerks are extremely responsive and helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Arentsen continues to act in Wales-focused cases from London. He represents claimants and defendants in a range of catastrophic injury cases, and is recognised for his ability to handle cases involving complex medical evidence and issues of employers' and occupiers' liability. He also has experience acting for and advising clients in contentious severe brain injury.
"Andrew is personable, very bright and efficient. He is very good with clients."
"Andrew is highly experienced in acting for defendants and good on his feet."
"He is excellent on paper and also on his feet, where his experience and determination to get the right result come to the fore."
Simon Hughes has particular expertise in cases involving industrial disease and fatal accident claims. He is also regularly instructed in cases involving elements of fraud. He has experience appearing before the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.
"Simon is an all-round excellent barrister. He is a safe pair of hands and can be trusted with the most sensitive and complex cases."
"Simon is measured, reliable and thorough. He is very good on his feet and methodical in his approach."
"Simon is always efficient with the papers, gives good, clear advice and is willing to address any query that may arise from his advice in a timely manner. He is a very good advocate."
Andrew Morse focuses his practice on the representation of claimants in a wide range of personal injury disputes. He is noted for his expertise in fatal accident claims, brain injuries and matters arising from RTAs, and is experienced in the handling of complex public and employers' liability claims.
"Andrew is very strong in all areas of work and is always approachable."
"Andrew is well prepared and easy to deal with."
"Andrew has a very detailed and strategic approach and he is extremely user-friendly."