Personal Injury

Ropewalk Chambers houses a deep bench of dedicated personal injury barristers and is highly regarded for its expertise spanning a wide range of matters. It is considered a go-to set for leading claimant solicitors and major insurers across the UK, and is recognised for its considerable strength in industrial disease claims. Members are also adept at handling catastrophic and fatal injury, psychiatric damage and chronic pain cases, and are regularly instructed in claims arising from RTAs and complex employers' and occupiers' liability disputes. Barristers at Ropewalk are considered by instructing solicitors to be "real experts in the personal injury field". Such expertise is on display in members acting on both sides of the first claim for alleged beryllium poisoning to come before the courts.

"Director of clerking Tony Hill is one of the best I've worked with; he is always so helpful and friendly. Other clerks from the chambers are also helpful and responsive."

"Tony Hill and Alan Odiam provide an exemplary service. The clerks are first class, on the ball, reliable and have the same personable yet professional approach in their dealings."

"Tony always finds me the correct level of counsel, no matter what complexity is involved. His team is always available and will go above and beyond to answer queries."

"An all-round excellent service received from the clerks every time."

"Tony Hill is very involved. He makes great efforts to ensure the team is doing what we need them to. Very good clerking in terms of keeping things moving."

Jason Cox is an excellent junior with expertise in a wide variety of personal injury claims. He is particularly well regarded for his handling of catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims. He is also well versed in serious traumatic brain injury and matters concerning crush injuries. He splits his time between representing claimant and defendant clients. "Jason is sharp and personable."

Jayne Adams KC is highly esteemed for her experience in industrial disease claims. She has a related specialism in clinical negligence claims and also frequently handles matters involving fraud. She is regularly instructed by major insurers in complex immunotherapy claims. "Jayne is brilliant. She approaches each case with care, attention and skill and is strategic, pragmatic and very astute. Her paperwork is good and she is an excellent advocate." "You go to Jayne for out-of-the-ordinary work. She is an excellent advocate, extremely good on paperwork and very easy to work with." "Jayne is all that you would expect from an experienced silk. She has excellent knowledge and experience, gets on well with the clients and instils confidence in the team."

Kam Jaspal specialises in disease work and frequently advises on traumatic brain injury claims as well as accidents at work and psychiatric injury. He focuses on representing defendant and insurer clients. He is experienced in representing clients in trials, mediations and joint settlement hearings. "Kam is user-friendly, responsive and has good attention to detail." "Kam is a godsend. He is excellent in timely returning papers and in his commercial advice and advocacy."

Patrick Limb KC is a highly regarded personal injury silk with vast experience in disease claims. He has particular expertise in matters involving in catastrophic injury resulting from RTAs and occupational injury, and is praised by solicitors for his straightforward approach. He also has experience handling high-profile multiparty claims. "Patrick is a skilful negotiator and tactician. He never loses sight of the end goal and has great clarity of thought and vision." "Patrick is an absolutely brilliant KC. He is sharp, attentive, personable, strategic and achieves superb results." "My first-choice silk for disease cases. He is always the brightest man in the room. He is collegiate, calm and collected, and he doesn't settle or fight unnecessarily." "An excellent barrister who is client-friendly in difficult circumstances." "Patrick is a top-drawer disease specialist. He is super experienced, knowledgeable and a brilliant advocate. He's well respected by the Bench."

Andrew McNamara offers expertise in the full spectrum of personal injury matters, including industrial disease and employers' liability claims. He assists both claimants and defendants. He has marked expertise in cases relating to violence in the education and healthcare sectors. He is also experienced in the handling of RTAs and catastrophic injury claims. "Andrew is an excellent barrister. I frequently instruct him across a broad range of cases and to date have not been disappointed with his work." "He's very knowledgeable but also friendly to clients."

Edward James is a strong junior who is noted for his representation of claimants, local authorities and major insurers in complex personal injury claims. He has expertise in cases involving allegations of dishonesty and exaggeration. "Nothing is too much trouble for Ed. He builds strong client relationships and at trial he thrives in the atmosphere." "A safe pair of hands who is good to work with."

Georgina Cursham is widely esteemed for her expertise in claims involving catastrophic injures and workplace accidents. She assists both claimants and defendants.She also has experience handling industrial disease cases. "Georgina is extremely good with dealing with clients and explaining to them the various issues and difficulties involved. She is reassuring and sympathetic."

Philip Turton advises both claimants and defendants on an array of issues including abuse, stress and occupational disease claims. He has ancillary expertise in clinical negligence law. He also regularly advises on limitation issues. "Philip is impressive, diligent and performs very thorough analysis of the law. He is known to have the respect of his peers and for being a master of the court." "He's excellent with clients, unflappable and strong in negotiations. He gives each case the care it requires."

Rachel Young often works for claimants in cases concerning serious injuries sustained in RTAs as well as having expertise in brain injury matters. She is also comfortable dealing with liability disputes. She has additional expertise in clinical negligence claims. "She is exceptionally quick off the mark and always comes back to you faster than you would imagine." "Rachel has a calming way with all clients and lawyers alike. She is well respected." "Rachel is my go-to barrister. She is great with clients and is always happy to help. She is quick in providing responses and always provides thorough advice."

Richard Gregory has experience in employers' liability and occupiers' liability claims, and represents both claimants and defendants in the full range of personal injury cases. He is regularly instructed in both fast-track and multi-track claims. He is also skilled in the handling of noise-induced hearing loss claims, among other industrial disease matters. "Richard is excellent in returning papers quickly and offers practical advice." "Richard is always able to turn matters around quickly."

Rochelle Rong is a well-regarded personal injury barrister who is regularly called upon to represent both claimants and defendants in complex claims. She has experience handling catastrophic injury cases and is noted for her expertise in claims involving complex issues of causation. "An excellent junior with an extremely good head for dealing with claims. She's always very well prepared and puts clients at ease." "No issue is too complex for Rochelle; her eye for detail and her legal knowledge is endless. She leaves no stone unturned and has a very good rapport with experts in conference."

Tom Panton has significant expertise in employers' liability claims. He also has vast experience in broader claims including psychiatric injury and fatal accidents. "An excellent barrister, particularly with complex litigation, with very good client care skills."

Deborah Davies is a respected barrister whose personal injury practice is complemented by in-depth knowledge of employment law. "Deborah is excellent in negotiations and very good with the clients. She has a natural empathy."

Kate Longson has expertise across personal injury and disease matters. She is instructed on expert-driven RTA cases that involve fatal or catastrophic injury, as well as high-profile group litigation. "Kate Longson is knowledgeable, reliable and approachable. A good communicator with all different types of clients. She is able to deal with a wide range of complex personal injury claims."

Richard Seabrook is an established senior junior barrister with a broad personal injury practice. He is experienced in the handling of serious RTAs and industrial disease cases, in addition to offering expertise in complex claims involving employers' liability. He is regularly called upon to advise on complex quantum and causation issues.

Shilpa Shah is a personal injury specialist with notable experience in complicated workplace injuries. She is experienced representing claimants who suffered traumatic brain injuries in medically complex cases. "Shilpa Shah really is excellent."

Toby Stewart is a well-regarded barrister with a broad practice encompassing personal injury, clinical negligence, and health and safety cases. He has a wealth of experience in disease claims. "Toby is very highly regarded, and for good reason."