30 PARK PLACE - Key Persons

Andrew Jones is sought out for his extensive experience in serious criminal cases. He defends and prosecutes matters concerning drug offences, homicide and rape, among other crimes."Andrew has an extremely sharp mind and picks things up unbelievably quickly." (Chambers & Partners 2024, Crime) "He prosecutes cases of silk standard with silk prowess and is surely destined for silk soon. His mastery of the case shines through in advocacy as he nimbly moves through the gears cross-examining defendants." (Legal 500, 2024 - Crime)

Ben Davies focuses his practice on complex clinical negligence and personal injury matters. He is regularly called upon to act for claimants in claims involving brain and spinal injuries and cases arising from the failure to diagnose cancer. "Ben is an exceptional barrister who is very knowledgeable and provides clear advice to clients." "Ben is a very effective adviser and advocate." "Ben is an outstanding advocate. He is highly experienced at all aspects of complex personal injury and clinical negligence work. He is a barrister of choice on these matters because of his expert knowledge, analytical skills, and ability to achieve excellent outcomes for clients." (Chambers & Partners 2024, Clinical Negligence) Ben Davies acts for both claimants and defendants in multi-track personal injury claims. He has been instructed in numerous cases concerning brain, spine or orthopaedic injuries, among other matters. He has considerable experience in road traffic and fatal accident claims, as well as claims pertaining to public or employers' liability. "Ben is incredibly thorough and if he gives you advice it's right. He is really quick at dealing with any queries you might have." "He is extremely thorough and knowledgeable, particularly about medical issues and court process. He is always well prepared and excellent in conference." "Ben is meticulous and easy to work with. He has great soft skills and a commercial attitude." "Ben is an exceptional barrister who is very knowledgeable and provides clear advice to clients." (Chambers & Partners 2024, Personal Injury) 'He is a highly experienced advocate and first choice counsel to run cases where there are complex liability issues to explore. He prepares cases in meticulous detail and is always willing to thoroughly investigate every aspect of even the most challenging claims on liability or quantum. He has an excellent rapport with clients. He is extremely responsive, and strong at CCMC preparation, costs budgeting and costs arguments.' (Legal 500, 2024 -Clinical Negligence) He produces thorough and reliable work. He is very approachable and is always willing to make time to discuss matters and has excellent client care skills.' (Legal 500, 2024 - Personal Injury) "Ben is incredibly thorough in his approach, leaving no stone unturned. He is particularly good on the strategy of running a claim." (Chambers & Partners, 2023 - Personal Injury) "Ben is very well prepared and good with clients." "Ben is an accomplished advocate who conducts his cases with the utmost skill and care." (Chambers & Partners, 2023 - Clinical Negligence) "Ben is a talented barrister with exceptional knowledge in the area of personal injury. An accomplished advocate who makes a substantial impact upon every case he is instructed on." (Legal 500, 2023 - Personal Injury)

Byron also specialises in proceedings brought under the POCA 2002 and has acted in this regard on behalf of defence and prosecution, including the Serious Organised Crime Agency and regulatory bodies. Byron is a grade 4 prosecutor and is in addition on the serious sexual offences panel. Byron is also a fluent Welsh speaker.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Both the UK
• Public and Constitutional Law Specialist

Christian J Howells is a public and constitutional law specialist. He has been appointed to the Welsh Government's Counsel Panel A and the Attorney General's Regional Counsel Panel A. He is consistently recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a leading junior in administrative law, inquests and inquiries. He has extensive experience in the higher courts, including the Administrative Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He is instructed on behalf of individuals, governments and local authorities. His current and recent cases include: Christian Howells is a panel member for both the UK and Welsh governments, providing a busy practice acting for and advising government departments, local authorities and health boards in complex public law matters. He has further expertise representing claimants in a range of policy challenges. "He has a forensic attention to detail coupled with very strong interpersonal skills." (Chambers & Partners 2024, Adminsitrative & Public Law) Christian Howells appears in high-profile public inquiries and Article 2 inquests involving the NHS, prisons and other public services. He acts for both bereaved families and state agents, and has been instructed to represent the Welsh Government in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. "Christian is a clever, empathetic and tactically astute lawyer." "He is thorough and has a depth of knowledge." (Chambers & Partners 2024, Inquests & Public Inquiries) His advice is clear, pragmatic and commercially sensitive. He is an excellent advocate.' (Legal 500, 2024 - Inquests & Inquiries)