JAMIE HILL - Key Persons
Adam White is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Mr White can be found here.
Mr White's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Mr White to undertake court work for a brief fee plus additional refresher days. Mr White accepts instructions on legal aid rates where those are available, details of which can be found here. For advisory work, including paperwork and conferences, it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate, although fixed fees are available. Mr White will typically return paperwork within 10-14 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
Adam has successfully completed his second six months of a specialist criminal pupillage under the supervision of Robert Smith and is now a member of Chambers. During his...
Alison Heyworth is a practising barrister regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Alison Heyworth can be found here.
Miss Heyworth's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Miss Heyworth to undertake Court work for a brief fee plus daily refresher fee. Miss Heyworth accepts instructions on legal aid rates where those are available, details of which can be found here. For advisory work, paperwork and conferences, Miss Heyworth most commonly charges an hourly rate, although fixed rates may be available. Miss Heyworth will usually return paperwork within 14 days, although timescales can be affected by professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation.
Alison Heyworth spent 8 years as a lecturer in Paris before returning to her native Manchester to pursue a career at the Bar.
Since completing pupillage with Nicholas Clarke (now QC) in 2002, Miss Heyworth has been regularly instructed by both the prosecution and defence in cases of murder, serious violence including domestic violence, fraud, child cruelty, firearms offences and sexual offences.
She has acted as junior counsel, both led and alone, for both the prosecution and defence in multi-handed cases including murder, manslaughter, fraud, conspiracy to commit rape, conspiracy to supply drugs and conspiracy to commit robbery.
She is often instructed to represent vulnerable adults who suffer from learning or emotional and psychological difficulties and to prosecute cases with vulnerable complainants. This has led in recent years to her being instructed in cases involving serious domestic violence under the Serious Crime Act 2015, where coercive and controlling behaviour is alleged.
Miss Heyworth is also instructed on a regular basis by the Greater Manchester Police and the National Crime Agency to advise on and represent their interests in applications and appeals in the Crown Court relating to Sexual Risk Orders, Proceeds of Crime Applications, firearms licence revocations, environmental offence and licensing matters.
Her work prosecuting fraud cases has led to her being instructed by Trafford Metropolitan Council to assist them in combatting benefit fraud.
Alongside her work at the Bar, Miss Heyworth has continued with her interests in education: she taught advocacy masterclasses at Manchester Metropolitan University for a number of years and for 2 years ran the Citizenship Foundation Bar Mock Trials Competition, the final of which is held yearly at Minshull Street Crown Court. In addition to this she provides legal advice for scriptwriters in the field of television drama.
Outside work, Miss Heyworth continues to indulge her love of film, travel and walking whenever possible.
Amy Smith is a practising barrister who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Amy can be found here.
Amy's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Amy to undertake Tribunal work for a brief fee plus additional refresher days. For advisory work, paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate, although fixed fees may be available depending on the circumstances. Amy will typically return paperwork within 7-14 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
*PROFILE* Amy specialises in employment law and has appeared in the Employment Tribunal, in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, representing both claimants and respondents in final hearings, preliminary hearings...
Miss Lock is a practising barrister, regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Andrea can be found here.
Andrea is highly experienced advocate and a specialist in Criminal Law undertaking a full range of prosecution and defence work. She is on the CPS Advocate Panel at Level 3.
Andrea was a solicitor for 24 years before transferring to the Bar in 2016.
She worked in both civil and criminal defence and personal injury practice and as a Magistrates court clerk before joining the CPS as a Senior Crown Prosecutor in Humber and Greater Manchester dealing with serious and complex cases including murders, serious assaults, Rape (RASSO trained), firearms, complex drugs conspiracies and the full range of dishonesty offences before concentrating solely upon advocacy in the Crown Court.
Andrea's wealth of experience in a number of different roles across a wide spectrum of both civil and criminal courts has put her in an enviable position when prosecuting or defending cases, she has real insight, cutting to the issues in a case with logic and intellect. She is a well prepared and poised advocate who will fight her client's corner with considerable tenacity.
Andrea is practical and proactive dealing with cases confidently, calmly and with a sense of humour when merited. She has many years experience in dealing with young and vulnerable witnesses in difficult or sensitive cases. She is conscientious, approachable and able to grasp and put forward what a client wants to say in the most effective and persuasive manner.
She is direct when she needs to be but also very sensitive. She has an excellent manner with clients, instilling in them confidence and reassurance that they are in safe hands.
*QUOTES AND RANKINGS* Assunta Del Priore has been consistently ranked as Leading Junior in Employment law on the Northern Circuit since 2015. Recent examples include: *Employment - Leading Junior Band...
Ben has considerable expertise in defending civil fraud claims, having been at the forefront of this area for over a decade. He is a formidable advocate, whose forensic analysis of a case ensures that his client's are placed in the best position to defend these difficult claims.
Ben has the advantage of bringing over a decade of experience of litigating insurance fraud cases to this burgeoning area. He is keenly aware of the importance and impact that fraudulent gastroenteritis claims in particular are having on the industry and is experienced in advising on and litigating these claims.
Ben is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Ben can be found here.
Education:
MA (Hons), King's College, Cambridge University
Postgraduate Diploma in Law - Inns of Court School of Law.
Ben's specialises in all aspects of personal injury law with a particularly emphasis on serious injury. He has built a varied and successful multi track practice and is regularly instructed in medium to high value claims worth in excess of £500,000 often involving complex and nuanced issues.
Ben has significant experience as a trial lawyer and is robust and determined in Court. He is also requested for his skills as an adept negotiator and is utilised for Joint Settlement Meetings ('JSMs') particularly those requiring meticulous attention to detail.
His relaxed and reassuring manner allow Ben to quickly establish a good rapport with his clients who are reassured as to his ability to represent them from the outset.
Ben's main practice areas are:
Brian McCluggage accepts instructions in complex and high value personal injury and insurance disputes, ranging from £500,000 to £20,000,000 in value. Regular solicitors and clients appreciate his detailed but ultimately direct approach. Brian believes in a collaborative approach to litigation and works as part of a team to reach an agreed plan with clients for successful resolution of each dispute. He is comfortable with technical legal issues, devours large quantities of complex documentation, and is in his element in the courtroom.
Mr McCluggage is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Mr McCluggage can be found here. Chambers take complaints seriously. A copy of the complaints procedure, which details the process and any time limits which may apply, can be found here. The Legal Ombudsman website provides decisions it has made about legal service providers, which can be accessed here.
Chancery Northern (Bar) - Leading Barrister Band 3 "He is a good safe pair of hands and an all-rounder." "He is a very well-respected practitioner." Chambers and Partners 2020
Mr Taft is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Mr Taft can be found here.
Christina Chinnock was called to the Bar as a Mature student and has developed a busy practice in the area of Family Law with experience at all levels up to and including The Court of Appeal.
Her practice includes all areas of Child Law both in Public and Private Law proceedings as well as Adoption and Child Abduction cases.
Miss Chinnock also deals with financial matters including ancillary relief and all applications under the Family Law Act enforcement proceedings.
Miss Chinnock is familiar with the full range of Child Arrangement orders. She has represented both parents and children , pursuant to rule 16.
Christina Chinnock is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Christina can be found here.
Christina Chinnock's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Christina to undertake Court and advisory work for a brief fee and refresher fee for each additional hearing day. For advisory work, conferences and/or additional paperwork, it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate where an estimate is given as a maximum amount to be charged, although if preferred fixed fees can be negotiated at the point of instruction. Christina typically returns paperwork within 14 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales. If that is the case you will be notified and a new timescale provided.
Christina also undertakes Direct Access work. This work is undertaken on a contractual basis agreed between the client and Christina's clerks. This is on fixed fee basis for a specific events such as a conference, advisory work, a hearing with additional hearing days (refreshers) or the drafting of specific documents. All work agreed to be undertaken by Christina with the fixed fee cost will be clearly outlined in the direct access contract signed by the client and will be payable in full prior to the commencement of the work.
*PROFILE* Christina Chinnock was called to the Bar as a Mature student and has developed a busy practice in the area of Family Law with experience at all...
Job Titles:
- Head of 9 St John Street
- Head of Chambers
Christopher Kennedy QC is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Christopher Kennedy QC can be found here.
Christopher Kennedy QC's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Christopher Kennedy QC to undertake Court, Tribunal and Mediation services for a brief fee plus additional refresher days. For advisory work, drafting and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate. Conditional Fee Agreements and Damages Based Agreements will be considered in cases with favourable prospects of success. Christopher Kennedy QC will typically return paperwork within 21 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
Christopher Kennedy QC is Head of Chambers at 9 St John Street. Most of Chris' instructions come from insurers and he usually represents Defendants in cases where the...
Christopher Scorah is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about him can be found here.
Christopher Scorah's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Christopher to undertake Court services and advisory work for a fixed fee or a brief fee plus additional refresher days For advisory work, drafting and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate although fixed fees are available. Conditional Fee Agreements and Damages Based Agreements will be considered in cases with favourable prospects of success. Christopher will typically return paperwork within 10 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
Personal
Away from Chambers, Christopher is interested in period architecture and interiors, cars, evolutionary biology and humanism.
Christopher practises solely in the field of high value, "multi-track", personal injury litigation. He has represented litigants in numerous High Court cases fought to a conclusion after lengthy...
David Bruce has practised at the Criminal Bar for 26 years. His practice includes all aspects of criminal law, both defending and prosecuting. He has substantial experience in all areas of serious crime including numerous murders and gangland killings. He is regularly instructed in Drug Trafficking and supply offences and has particular experience and interest in Fraud. David also has expertise in firearms offences, conspiracy cases and offences involving serious violence or homicide. David has appeared as Leading Junior in many serious cases. He has built up a reputation in cases of a serious sexual nature. David has significant experience in the Court of Appeal and he is a grade 3 prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service.
David Calvert is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about David can be found here.
David Calvert's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for David to undertake Court, Tribunal and advisory work for a fixed brief fee with additional refresher fees. For conferences and other work it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate although fixed fees are available. Conditional Fee Agreements and Damages Based Agreements will be considered in cases with favourable prospects of success. David will typically return paperwork within 10 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
Born and brought up in the North West, David has been in chambers in Manchester since 1995. Since qualification he has covered a wide range of commercial...
David Campion is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Mr David Campion can be found here.
David Campion's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found for employment here and for personal injury here. It is most common for Mr David Campion to undertake Court and Tribunal advocacy for a brief fee plus refresher days. For advisory work, paperwork and conferences work is most commonly charged at an hourly rate although fixed fees are available. Conditional Fee Agreements can be considered in certain types of cases with favourable prospects of success. David Campion will typically return paperwork within 21 days, however annual leave, other professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales. Any requests for urgent advice should be plainly marked as such.
David specialises in employment law, personal injury (with a particular focus on occupational disease) and clinical negligence. *Employment* David acts for both employers and employees in high value and often...
Dawn Thomas is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Dawn can be found here.
Dawn's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Dawn to undertake Court and advisory work for a brief fee plus additional refresher days. For any advisory work including paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate. Dawn also accepts instructions on legal aid rates where those are available, details of which can be found here. Dawn will typically return paperwork within 10 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
*PRACTICE* Miss Thomas was called to the Bar as a mature student and has practised almost exclusively in family law since completing pupillage in 2003. Her experience has...
Dr Howard prides himself on dealing with papers promptly and is keen to work as a member of the legal team during case preparation; encouraging calls from instructing solicitors when difficulties are encountered or when informal input is required.
Dr Howard's employment law specialism led him to spend a year on secondment working for Johnson, Stokes and Master in Hong Kong, the largest Solicitor's firm in Asia. His work in Asia focused on providing legal advice on discrimination law to several airlines such as Cathay Pacific & international banks such as HSBC and BNP Paribas, whilst he gained a unique insight into the challenges and demands made on Solicitors, which is of great benefit to those who instruct him.
A number of cases in which Dr Howard has been involved have been reported in Kemp & Kemp and Current Law.
Dr Howard offers an insightful and pragmatic approach to litigation, robust approach in court and is meticulous in his preparation, all of which are great assets in any case in which he is instructed.
Dr Anthony Howard is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Anthony can be found here.
Anthony's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Anthony to undertake Court and Tribunal work for either fixed fees or a fixed brief fee plus additional refresher fees per day. For advisory work, drafting and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate although fixed fees are available. Anthony will typically return paperwork within 21 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
*PROFILE* Dr Howard practices in clinical negligence, personal injury and employment law, as well as advises a wide range of regulatory bodies, including the General Medical Council Dr Howard...
Dr Edward Morgan is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Dr Morgan can be found here.
Dr Morgan's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Dr Morgan to undertake advocacy (Court, Tribunal, Mediations, Arbitrations appearances) work for a fixed brief fee plus refreshers and expenses. For advisory work (e.g. conferences, drafting of work) fees are most commonly charged at an hourly rate.
Work undertaken as Arbitrator or Mediator is charged upon a fixed fee basis determined in advance and supplemented by an additional hourly rate agreed where the anticipated duration of the mediation or arbitration is exceeded. Dr Morgan does not undertake work upon a conditional fee or damages based fee basis. Dr Morgan will typically return paperwork within 10 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales. Precise timescales will be identified and agreed in advance of the work being undertaken.
John Sorabji joined Chambers in 2020. His principal specialism is data protection law, in which he is also a certified Data Protection Officer. Additionally, he is an expert in constitutional law and procedural law. He is currently instructed as the legal adviser to the Independent Human Rights Act Review.
Prior to joining Chambers, John was the senior lawyer advising the Lord Chief Justice, Master of the Rolls and other members of the senior judiciary on a wide range of legal and constitutional matters, including data protection and freedom of information. In that capacity he was instrumental in creating the data protection supervisory body for the judiciary, and for advising the courts and tribunals judiciary on compliance with their obligations under data protection law. He advised, for instance, on issues concerning: the lawful basis of processing; joint and sole controllership; data breaches; application of exemptions to data subject rights; international data transfers; and, the drafting of compliant data protection, data subject rights, data breach policies and privacy notices. He has also provided data protection advice to the judiciaries of Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Since 2012, John has taught at University College London, where he runs undergraduate and postgraduate courses on civil justice and alternative dispute resolution. He has also taught regularly at the University of Paris-II, as a visiting professor.
John is the General Editor of The White Book as well as being responsible for its commentary on a number of areas including, for instance, statements of truth, judgments, appeals. He is also the General Editor and co-author of significant parts of Foskett on Compromise, the leading practitioner work on settlement.
Following his return to private practice, John has continued to be instructed by the senior judiciary to advise on various legal issues, particularly on data protection issues as well as matters arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
John Sorabji is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about John can be found here.
John's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for John to undertake Court and Mediation services for a brief fee plus additional refresher days. For advisory work and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate, although fixed fees are available. Conditional Fee Agreements and Damages Based Agreements will be considered in cases with favourable prospects of success. John will typically return paperwork within 14 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
*Areas of Practice* John Sorabji joined Chambers in 2020. His principal specialism is data protection law, in which he is also a certified Data Protection Officer. Additionally, he...
Miss Murray is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Miss Murray can be found here.
Emma Greenhalgh joined chambers in 2011 following successful completion of pupillage. Prior to this, Emma qualified as a Solicitor during which time she gained a variety of experience...
*PROFILE* Fiona came to Chambers in 2011 and having completed pupillage under the supervision of Jaime Hamilton QC and mentorship of Matthew Haisley, she developed a mixed practice of...
With over 20 years at the bar Geoff has developed a strong and busy criminal practice. He is regularly instructed in a wide range of serious criminal...
*PROFILE* Geraint pursues a thriving commercial and property practice. In silk he has been leading counsel in multi-million pound litigation, successfully defending allegations of commercial fraud arising from the...
*Profile* Hugely experienced yet extremely approachable, Gordon Hennell is a formidable jury advocate, who brings great expertise and enthusiasm to every case he prosecutes or defends. Awarded the Prince Lee...
Mr. Bailey is a family law specialist with a substantial breadth of experience in both child and matrimonial cases. He is well recognised for excellence in written...
*AREAS OF PRACTICE* Personal Injury Clinical Negligence Inquests Court of Protection Insurance Fraud Travel *PROFILE* Hannah is joint head of the Court of Protection team and has a rapidly developing practice in this area....
Helen Longworth joined Chambers in 2017 following a pupillage under the supervision of Vanessa Thomson. She has quickly developed a practice in the Crown Court, including instructions to...
*SPECIALIST AREAS OF PRACTICE* Personal Injury Inquests *PROFILE* Ian Little practises exclusively on behalf of claimants in the field of personal injury and associated inquests. He has acted on behalf of...
Isabel accepts instructions in civil matters, with a specialism in employment. She covers all areas of employment law. Isabel regularly receives positive reviews from both solicitors and lay clients,...
*Areas of Practice* Jaime Hamilton was appointed a QC in 2019. He has practised at 9 St John Street since the beginning of his second six of pupillage....
James joined Chambers in September 2016 after successfully completing pupillage under the supervision of Joanna Vicary. He is developing a broad chancery and commercial practice in line with...
James is described by the Legal 500 as a Leading Junior on the Northern Circuit in relation to both Personal Injury and Employment work. James is regularly instructed...
Job Titles:
- Private Family Law Specialist
*Children* Jane Mabon is a private family law specialist. She is routinely instructed in complex and often protracted contact and residence disputes acting for parents, children, step-parents, grandparents and...
Specialises in commercial and chancery litigation, and undertakes work in the related fields of directors' disqualification and both direct and indirect taxation. Joanna's practice also covers a number...
Prior to coming to the Bar, Joanne practised as a solicitor for fourteen years in the area of family law. She has extensive experience in all areas...
*SPECIALIST AREAS OF PRACTICE* Criminal Law *AREAS OF PRACTICE* Jonathan Savage qualified as a solicitor in 1990. After gaining experience in crime, family law, personal injury and commercial litigation, he...
Joseph specialises in all aspects of personal injury litigation including injuries of the utmost severity, fatal accidents, pain cases, industrial disease, clinical negligence and cases involving allegations of...
Julie started work in chambers as our front of house in 2003 and is an integral part of our Chambers administration.
She enjoys spending time with her family, she has two grown up children, a significant other and a pooch, she loves to travel, interior design and good food.
Kalsoom Maqsood practises exclusively in family law. She undertakes both private and public law children work, including cases involving serious domestic violence and sexual abuse allegations. Kalsoom also...
Karim is a highly experienced and accomplished trial advocate who has a busy and well-established personal injury practice, including considerable expertise in claims against local authorities as highway...
*Professional Memberships* Kate is accredited to carry out direct access work *Profile* Kate regularly acts for individuals and local authorities in a wide range of Family Court matters. She...
*AREAS OF PRACTICE* Kate Hollyoak specialises in:- unfair dismissal; wrongful dismissal; redundancy; sex discrimination; race discrimination; disability discrimination. *PROFILE* She appears regularly in the Employment Tribunals representing both Claimants...
Kate Pye-Jones joined chambers in September 2018 having successfully completed a specialist family law pupillage under the supervision of Christina Chinnock. Kate accepts instructions in all areas of...
Kathrine Mallory specialises exclusively in the field of personal injury litigation acting for both Claimants and Defendants. Kathrine receives instructions in both Fast Track and Multi-Track matters in all...
*AREAS OF PRACTICE* Katie Nowell's practice is split between Employment Law and Personal Injury. Miss Nowell has experience in all areas of Employment Law, including:- Unfair Dismissal...
*AREAS OF PRACTICE* Kirsten Barry's practice is split between Employment Law and Personal Injury with an emphasis on Employment Law. She specialises in all areas of employment work...
*AREAS OF PRACTICE *Personal Injury Insurance Fraud Clinical Negligence Costs Litigation Travel Litigation *PROFILE* Kirsty has developed a strong practice in personal injury and clinical negligence. She undertakes advocacy and advisory work for claimants...
*SPECIALIST AREAS OF PRACTICE* *• Property* including co-ownership, mortgages, easements, restrictive covenants, nuisance, boundary disputes, adverse possession, and residential and business tenancies. Laura has experience appearing in and advising in...
Since joining Chambers following the successful completion of her pupillage, Laura has developed a busy Employment and Personal Injury practice. Laura regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal acting for...
*PROFILE* Louise practices exclusively in Employment Law. She is a sought-after Junior handling cases at all levels. Louise is currently ranked as a Band 1 Employment Barristers in...
Prior to joining Chambers in Manchester, Lukhvinder practiced at Trinity Chambers in Essex, where she enjoyed a very successful family law practice. Lukhvinder's experience covers litigation relating to financial...
Malka is our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Pupil. She is also an Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator. Prior to commencing Pupillage at 9 St John Street,...
Since taking silk in 2009, Mark Hill has established a broad and varied common law practice with an emphasis on civil litigation and an acknowledged expertise in...
*Specialist Areas of Practice:* Criminal Law Regulatory Inquests *Crime* In recent years, Mark's criminal practice has predominantly involved cases of the most serious and complex nature. He is a Grade 4 prosecutor...
Matthew Curtis is a hardworking and determined advocate who is instructed in a range of serious criminal cases for both the Prosecution and Defence. He prides himself...
*Profile* Matthew specialises in litigating catastrophic injury and large loss personal injury claims. A large proportion of his work concerns damages in excess of £1M and is frequently instructed...
Job Titles:
- Private Family Law Specialist
Miss Caroline Curry is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Miss Curry can be found here.
Miss Curry's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Miss Curry to undertake Court services for a fixed fee or a brief fee plus additional refresher days. For any advisory work, paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate, although fixed fees are available. Miss Curry also accepts instructions on legal aid rates where those are available, details of which can be found here. Miss Curry will typically return paperwork within 21 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
Caroline Curry is a private family law specialist. She is regularly instructed in residence and contact disputes involving allegations of physical, sexual and emotional harm. She has also represented parties in prohibited steps and specific issue applications, including removal from the jurisdiction and change of name applications.
Miss Christine Riley is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Miss Christine Riley can be found here.
Miss Christine Riley's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Miss Christine Riley to undertake court work for a brief fee plus refreshers for additional days. Advisory work, paper work and conferences are usually charged at an hourly rate, although fixed fees are available. Miss Christine Riley also accepts instructions on legal aid rates where those are available, details of which can be found here. Miss Christine Riley will typically return paperwork within 21 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect this timescale.
Christine Riley has practised exclusively at the Family Bar for many years. Her practice encompasses most aspects of family law including divorce and ancillary relief, public and private child care work. She practises mainly on the Northern Circuit in the High Court and County Court but also travels further afield.
Miss Emily Landale is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Miss Landale can be found here.
Miss Landale's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Miss Landale to undertake Court and advisory work for a fixed fee or brief fee plus refresher days. For any advisory work, paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate, although fixed fees are available. Miss Landale also accepts instructions on legal aid rates where those are available, details of which can be found here. Miss Landale will typically return paperwork within 21 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
Emily Landale was called to the Bar in 2018 and completed pupillage in 2019. Emily accepts instructions in all areas of public and private law children matters. *Public...
Alistair Bower specialises in Personal Injury litigation having a broad experience of cases involving employers liability, industrial diseases, public liability and road traffic accidents.
His practice includes a good balance of both Claimant and Defendant work. He regularly undertakes cases on behalf of Local Authorities in public liability and employers liability claims.
In road traffic cases involving allegations of fraud he has experience of LVI cases, staged accidents and exaggerated claims.
In industrial disease related claims he has experience of asbestos related claims, exposure to fumes, deafness and RSI claims.
Alistair's practice is mainly civil litigation based. He receives instructions in contract matters. His practice is complimented by experience in Coroners inquests, Health and Safety and Trading Standards matters.
Mr Alistair Bower is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Mr Alistair Bower can be found here.
Mr Alistair Bower's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Mr Alistair Bower to undertake any Court, Tribunal and Coroner Court services work for a brief fee plus refresher days. For advisory work, paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate although fixed fees are available. Conditional Fee Agreements will be considered in cases with favourable prospects of success. Mr Alistair Bower will typically return paperwork within 10-14 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
*AREAS OF PRACTICE* Alistair Bower specialises in Personal Injury litigation having a broad experience of cases involving employers liability, industrial diseases, public liability and road traffic accidents. His practice includes...
Mr Andrew Clark is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Mr Clark can be found here.
Mr Andrew Clark's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Mr Clark to undertake advocacy before courts and tribunals for a fixed fee in respect of preparation and the first day (brief fee) plus a further fee (refresher) in respect of each additional day in court. For advisory work, it is most common for Mr Clark to charge an hourly rate, although a fixed fee may be negotiated. Mr Clark will typically return paperwork within 14 days. However, professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation may affect this approximate timescale.
Carlo Breen is one of the premier employment barristers in the North West. Lauded by Legal Directories for his intellectual and technical abilities, clients have praised Carlo for his "excellent advocacy" and his "meticulous grasp of complex cases". Over many years Legal Directories, clients and Solicitors have recognised Carlo's superb "skill in cross-examination" and his bright and commercial "attitude" as well as his strong reputation as a "formidable cross-examiner". In addition he has been recognised for his ability to assimilate large quantities of information and masterfully and tactically execute a case management strategy. Carlo achieves success through his interaction with clients and his excellent advocacy skills. He is known to be thoroughly prepared and to tenaciously execute his advocacy.
Carlo has a wide experience of Tribunal work including unfair dismissal and breach of contract applications, group redundancy applications and transfers of undertakings. He has conducted many high profile 'whistle blowing', disability, race, sex and maternity rights cases. He regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and the High Court. He has been regularly instructed by:
Carlo Breen has been the only "Junior" Counsel in the North West to be instructed by Councils and Local Authorities in multi-party equal pay litigation. To this extent, he has advised Councils and Local Authorities on the implementation of single status, the implementation of job evaluation schemes and all aspects of equal pay and discrimination law. He has conducted several genuine material factor defence hearings and equal value hearings which have involved several thousand Claimants. He has also been instructed by the Government, to advise on various cross-border equal pay issues involving Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. In addition, he has advised and/or represented:
Carlo Breen is generally regarded as the Leading Junior in the North West on complex issues involving the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations. He has been instructed by various PLC's on these issues and also various multi-national companies, Trusts and Airport Authorities. He assisted in developing the law in the definition of what constitutes 'an economic entity' prior to the implementation of the 2006 Regulations and is retained by a well-known Bank to advise upon the implications of the Regulations in terms of redundancy and transfer in relation to several thousand employees.
He is approved by the Commission for Racial Equality and the Equal Opportunities Commission to act in discrimination cases. In addition he acted for numerous applicants in the Armed Forces pregnancy dismissal litigation, conducted by the Employment Tribunals across the United Kingdom in 1994 and 1995.
Carlo Breen is a frequent speaker on employment law and has lectured in discrimination law at Manchester University as part of its post-graduate programme. He is committed to providing the best possible service for his clients whilst still maintaining a personal and professional approach.
Carlo has extensive experience in collective redundancies, unlawful deduction of wages claims, employee status claims, and whistle blowing litigation. He regularly appears on behalf of various NHS Trusts, various well known supermarket chains, and various Local Authorities in such cases. He has recently successfully represented a college in a whistle blowing claim valued at in excess of £700,000.
Carlo has particular expertise in age and disability discrimination claims. He has recently represented the CEO of a large, multinational company in a landmark age discrimination claim, and was successful in securing the Claimant substantial damages.
Carlo also has particular significant experience in high value wrongful dismissals and bonus disputes. He has represented companies and individuals in high value wrongful dismissal and bonus claims including those resulting in 7 figure settlement sums.
In the area of discrimination generally he is a specialist in all forms of discrimination, and has been involved in a wide variety of discrimination claims throughout the UK. He is adept at dealing pragmatically with the wider commercial concerns and sensitivities that these can create. He has acted for a number of NHS Trusts in high value discrimination claims and also a large proportion of Universities. He has recently been described by the HR Director of one of his University clients as "a robust and aggressive litigator, the go to barrister in Manchester".
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Mr Carlo Breen is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Carlo Breen can be found here.
Carlo Breen's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Carlo Breen to undertake Court or Tribunal services for a fixed fee or a brief fee plus refresher days. Advisory work, paperwork and conferences are most commonly charged at an hourly rate, although fixed fees are available. Carlo Breen will typically return paperwork within 7 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
*SPECIALIST AREAS OF PRACTICE* Employment & Trade Union Law *Winner of the AI legal award for employment barrister of the year (North West) 2015.* *PROFILE* Carlo Breen is one of...
Mr. Boyd Morwood is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Boyd Morwood can be found here.
The clerks for Mr. Boyd Morwood will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Boyd Morwood to undertake Court and Medical Tribunal work for a brief fee plus additional refresher days. For paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate although fixed fees are available. Boyd Morwood will typically return paperwork within 21 days however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
Mr. Charles Garside is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Mr. Garside can be found here.
Mr. Garside's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that he provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Mr, Garside to undertake any Court or Tribunal work for a fixed fee or a brief fee plus additional refresher days. For advisory work, including paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate although fixed fees are available. Mr. Garside also accepts instructions on legal aid rates where those are available, details of which can be found here. Mr. Garside will typically return paperwork within 14 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
Mr Garside was called to the Bar in 1971 and took Silk in 1993. He is a member of the Northern Circuit and became a Recorder in 1994.
As a junior his practice concentrated on criminal, common law and employment work combined with public law cases when instructed by Local Authorities. He was instructed in leading cases concerned with jury vetting (R v Mason), trade union rights (Messenger Newspaper Group v NGA) and the 'poll tax' (Evans v South Ribble Borough Council) when he advised on the legal aspects of the scheme used by Manchester City Council to collect money owed. He has conducted many heavy criminal cases up to and including murders without a leader. In addition he has also been instructed in trading standards cases for local authorities and acted for other public bodies in criminal cases.
Since taking silk he has mainly been engaged in criminal work while retaining an active practice in the employment and common law fields. He has been instructed in major trials including gang related murders with a particular emphasis on mortgage frauds. He has defended in major drugs cases including Customs and Excise v Kassar and others at Newcastle Crown Court where he represented the lead defendant in what was at the time the largest importation case prosecuted by HM Customs and Excise. He has been involved in many other complicated and sensitive matters including the defence of a Solicitor for commercial drug dealing.
Mr Garside has lectured on various themes including Human Rights.
Ms Amy Rollings is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Ms Amy Rollings can be found here.
Ms Amy Rollings' clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Ms Rollings to undertake Court or Tribunal services for a brief fee plus refresher days. For advisory work, paperwork and conferences it is most commonly charged at an hourly rate. Conditional Fee Agreements will be considered in cases with favourable prospects of success. Ms Rollings will typically return paperwork within 14 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate.
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Outside of work, Amy is a keen traveller and long distance runner. In April 2015, she completed the London Marathon in a time of 3 hours, 44 minutes, raising £3,200 for the Spinal Injuries Association.
Ms Catherine Cundy is a practising barrister, who is regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Details of information held by the BSB about Ms Cundy can be found here.
Ms Cundy's clerks will happily provide no obligation quotations for all legal services that she provides. Their contact details can be found here. It is most common for Ms Cundy to undertake Court and Tribunal work for a either fixed fees or a brief fee plus additional refresher days. Advisory work, paperwork and conferences are most commonly charged at an hourly rate. Ms Cundy does not undertake work under Conditional Fee Agreements. Ms Cundy will typically return paperwork within 10 days, however professional commitments, complexity and volume of documentation can affect these approximate timescales.
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