Clinical Negligence
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
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Old Square Chambers offers "highly talented and experienced barristers able to deal with the most complex of medical negligence matters." The set is particularly strong in representing claimants, with expertise in delayed diagnoses, surgical failures and dental claims. Its members also frequently represent both individual and organisational defendants. Recent instructions have seen the set represent the claimant in Williams v Weight to Go Ltd and others regarding a multi-defendant claim arising out of negligent weight loss surgery performed in Italy following consultations in England.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It has top-class clerks. They are a pleasure to work with, particularly senior clerk Will Meade and team leader Joe Kallas."
"The clerking team are excellent."
"They are some of the best clerks around."
"The clerks are efficient and very responsive."
"It has top-class clerks. They are a pleasure to work with, particularly senior clerk Will Meade and team leader Joe Kallas."
"The clerking team are excellent."
"They are some of the best clerks around."
"The clerks are efficient and very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Sophie Beesley is a reliablejunior who predominantly acts on behalf of claimants. She has dealt with a wide variety of matters, from delayed diagnosis to negligent surgery. She provides strong representation at inquests as well as in claims.
"Sophie is a top-class barrister whose skills are much more than her years of call. She is always extremely well-prepared and is particularly good at the forensic examination of experts."
"Sophie is highly astute and an excellent tactician and advocate. She has a wonderful manner with clients and is quickly able to build relationships and put them at ease."
"Sophie consistently provides an excellent service, combining shrewd analysis and a thorough grasp of the medical and legal issues with a practical approach. She is an excellent advocate."
Ben Collins KC is a strong advocate for claimants and defendants alike who is often instructed in major pieces of litigation. His cases concern a wide range of allegations including negligent surgery and the mismanagement of illnesses.
"Ben is excellent. He is very approachable and has really good drafting skills. It is a pleasure to watch him in cross examination."
"Ben is pragmatic, sensible and fair. He is a reasonable negotiator."
"Ben is probably one of the best common law advocates at the bar. His practice is broad, but he remains a proper clinical negligence specialist."
Bella Webb is noted for her expert handling of cases arising from the delayed diagnosis of cancer. She also regularly undertakes complex wrongful birth and spinal injury claims, and is well versed in matters relating to negligently performed cosmetic surgery. She acts for both claimants and defendants.
"Bella predominantly does oncology cases. She is always really well-prepared, thorough and understands medical records. She is very good in conferences and incredibly compassionate with clients."
"Her medical knowledge, particularly relating to cancer cases, is excellent. She really holds her own with experts across medical disputes."
"Bella is first-choice for cancer cases with her understanding of the medical and legal territory, thorough analysis of expert medical evidence and empathetic client care."
Charles Woodhouse KC is a distinguished barrister with an enviable clinical negligence practice. He acts predominantlyfor claimants in high-value claims and inquests.
"Charlie has the ability to see through the complex issues and put together a practical plan of action going forward."
"Charles is excellent on both liability and quantum. He has an ability to identify the central points in a case and get to the heart of the matter."
"Charles' advice was of an excellent standard. He is obviously incredibly clever and excellent on the law."