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About
Provided by Stephen Killalea KC
Practice Areas
Steve has had one of the leading catastrophic brain and spinal injury practices over the past decade. Specialising in contentious liability cases and the most complex and high value personal injury cases.
Steve’s practice is throughout England and Wales. He has Chambers in London and Manchester. An innovative approach to a PPO (adopting the approach of an old-fashioned bottom-up structure) in 2019 led to an approved annual award of £950,000 plus a substantial capital sum (ATX (a Child by her Litigation Friend ATY) v CRS & DPS). Also extensive experience of accidents abroad.
Substantial early criminal background (prosecution and defence) has led to Health and Safety prosecutions, actions against the police, and representation at the most difficult inquests.
For more information, please visit https://www.devereuxchambers.co.uk/barristers/profile/stephen-killalea
Career
Called to the Bar 1981. KC 2006. Bencher Middle Temple 2012. Advanced advocacy trainer (Middle Temple and international).
Professional Memberships
Personal Injuries Bar Association. Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Publications
Co-author “Health and Safety: The Modern Legal Framework” (2nd edition), Butterworths 2000. Various contributions to other publications and published books.
Personal
Lives in Brighton. Sheffield University.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Stephen Killalea KC has an outstanding reputation in maximum severity spinal injury cases and for his adroit handling of the most complex liability disputes for claimants who have suffered life-changing injuries. He is able to advise both children and adult claimants on cases with substantial future care complexities. He is also noted for his handling of cases involving industrial injuries.
Stephen Killalea KC of Devereux is an outstanding personal injury barrister who acts for catastrophically injured claimants in high-value, sensitive cases. He is an excellent choice for complex RTA and hotel claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is never afraid to fight on the toughest of cases and has great courage in his convictions. His advocacy skills are excellent - the utmost safe pair of hands."
"Steve has a way getting to the nuts and bolts of a case. He is a leader in the field of brain injury and clients and their families know he is dedicated to getting them the best result."
"He is fantastic with clients and is an exceptional negotiator, achieving remarkable results."
"He is fearless, unflappable and pragmatic - a first-rate barrister."
"He is never afraid to fight on the toughest of cases and has great courage in his convictions. His advocacy skills are excellent - the utmost safe pair of hands."
"Steve has a way getting to the nuts and bolts of a case. He is a leader in the field of brain injury and clients and their families know he is dedicated to getting them the best result."
"He is fantastic with clients and is an exceptional negotiator, achieving remarkable results."
"He is fearless, unflappable and pragmatic - a first-rate barrister."
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