Medical law
About the Group:
"Hailsham Chambers is really excelling in clinical negligence...Going from strength to strength, it is rapidly becoming a match for anyone...a 'real team atmosphere prevails' and 'everybody contributes and is valued'." Chambers UK 2012
"'Not at all stuffy,' it houses barristers who are all 'experienced, dependable and understand the demands of the client.' The 'organised and excellent clerks' also impressed. They take a 'straightforward approach' and are always 'accessible and honest'." Chambers UK 2012
About the Group members:
The 'really outstanding' Martin Spencer QC is a widely respected silk known for his excellent work when acting for claimants in birth injury cases. He is easy to work with as he is an 'excellent team player who invites and appreciates your input,' say solicitors. He is also "good with clients, bullish when he needs to be" and has a "phenomenal work rate." Chambers UK 2012
Martin Spencer QC is ‘one of the most user-friendly silks on the clinical negligence circuit', and is ‘enthusiastic, helpful and extremely thorough, with excellent interpersonal skills'." Legal 500 2011
David Pittaway QC has a 'good tactical brain, pays great attention to detail and is very good at getting to grips with issues'." Chambers UK 2012
Jane Tracy Forster "leaves no stone unturned" and is "experienced, sensible and fearless." Furthermore she will "always go the extra mile and do her best for the client." Chambers UK 2012
Jane Tracy Forster is also considered among the top-rated juniors in this field." Legal 500 2011
Jane Mishcon is an 'extremely experienced' junior who is 'fantastic on sensitive cases and both good on paper and in court'." Chambers UK 2012
Derek Holwill is 'phenomenally clever' and has a real talent for understanding the forensic detail of a case'." Chambers UK 2012
Matthew Jackson specialises in defence work, an area where he is 'consistently excellent'. He is 'measured, forthright and does a good job for his clients'." Chambers UK 2012
Clare Price is 'switched-on, intelligent and gets right to the heart of the issues'. She is also 'good with clients and excellent on her feet'." Chambers UK 2012
Clients enthuse over the 'sensational results' which they have achieved with Andrew Post...who is 'approachable, practical and excellent with clients'." Chambers UK 2012
Andrew Post wins plaudits for his ‘admirable attention to detail' and ‘fighting streak'." Legal 500 2011
The 'excellent' Tejina Mangat is 'not only absolutely meticulous on the legal front but also absolutely spot-on with the medical issues'. She remains 'one of the hardest-working counsel around' and is 'mesmerising and clear in her advocacy'." Chambers UK 2012
Dr Tejina Mangat is ‘a very solid performer' and ‘her medical qualification is a considerable asset'." Legal 500 2011
[Nicholas Peacock's] heavy practice includes substantial defence instructions from the NHSLA, although he has also been building up experience of dental and optical claims." Chambers UK 2012
Alexander Hutton is a 'real star for the future'. He is renowned for his specialist costs advice and is 'bright, hard-working and extremely knowledgeable on the medical side'." Chambers UK 2012
[Alexander Hutton] is ‘bright, hardworking and extremely knowledgeable on medicine'; with him, ‘a first-class job is guaranteed'." Legal 500 2011
Jamie Carpenter benefits from a 'really sharp intellect' and is recommended for his work on costs. He has settled numerous six-figure cases in the last twelve months." Chambers UK 2012