Legal 500 overview of Oriel Chambers 2020
Oriel Chambers has again received recognition in the Legal 500 annual review for the Oriel Chambers' clerks and recommendations of the following barristers.
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A well-respected set in Liverpool, as evidenced by the experience of counsel in the set and how long they have stayed there’, Oriel Chambers ‘attracts high-calibre counsel’. The set has a strong track record in personal injury, regulatory, and commercial matters, and its family team is also well-regarded by clients. Chambers director Sarah Cavanagh and chambers manager Paul Thompson are ‘first class: proactive, pragmatic, approachable, and friendly’; Julie Konarski clerks the Preston annexe. |
REGIONAL BAR : NORTHERN CIRCUIT
CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE
Leading juniors
Oriel Chambers is home to defendant clinical negligence specialist Yaqub Rahman, an 'excellent negotiator' who is recommended by clients for his performance in mediation. Recent cases deal with issues such as missed diagnoses, historic claims, and negligent treatment of injuries.
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Yaqub Rahman |
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" Intelligent and client-focused, he always goes the extra mile to achieve the best outcome.. " |
COMMERCIAL, BANKING, INSOLVENCY AND CHANCERY LAW
Leading juniors
Oriel Chambers is home to Richard Bradley and Paul Brant, experienced practitioners who specialise in contractual disputes and Chancery cases respectively.
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Richard Bradley |
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‘ Forceful, knowledgeable and well-respected. ’ |
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Paul Brant |
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‘Extremely adaptable and client-friendly’ |
INQUESTS AND INQUIRIES
Leading juniors
Timothy Holloway at Oriel Chambers represents the prison service in death in custody cases and the probation service in inquests involving persons released on licence.
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Tim Holloway |
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" Particularly experienced with deaths in custody. " |
PERSONAL INJURY
Leading juniors
Yaqub Rahman is the key practitioner at Oriel Chambers as regards to personal injury law. He is particularly experienced with defendant work, as well as cases involving complex medical causation arguments.
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Yaqub Rahman |
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" Reliable, dynamic and thorough. " |
REGULATORY, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND LICENSING
Leading juniors
At Oriel Chambers, Richard Bradley is particularly noted for his experience in environmental and other regulatory prosecutions, acting for clients including the Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate.
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Richard Bradley |
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" Extremely thorough and an excellent advocate. " |
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