Andrew is among the very few barristers in the UK to be rated as “Star Individual” for Clinical Negligence and ranked in the highest level for Personal Injury work.He is described as:"... sophisticated in his use of mediation and is very engaged and experienced in clinical negligence."Chambers & Partners 2025"... an extremely high-quality player ... very knowledgeable on the medical side of things ... technically very strong, and has a good manner with clients."Chambers & Partners 2024“..talented and extremely caring … he is top class."Chambers & Partners 2023“… straight to the point and doesn’t mess around … excellent manner with experts and clients alike.”Chambers & Partners 2022“… clients adore him … a very impressive advocate.”Chambers & Partners 2021Representing those with profound needs, his current caseload includes: catastrophic brain injuries, locked in syndrome, undiagnosed genetic disorders, cerebral palsy and paralysis with a combined value exceeding £100 million.Andrew currently advises the British and European Societies of Gastroenterology on individualised consent; regularly lectures to national bodies, most recently AVMA and at the Royal Society of Medicine to the British Society of Otology.

Richard specialises in claims involving harm caused by professionals working in the public sector, including the NHS, local authorities, police, prison, probation, armed forces, central government departments and associated solicitors’ negligence claims. Such claims typically involve the Human Rights Act in addition to traditional common law claims. He practices in the coroner’s court, the Court of Protection, the divisional court (for judicial review) as well as the mainstream civil courts.His work cuts across the conventional divisions between: personal injury clinical negligence; professional negligence; inquests; court of protection and abuse and this is reflected in Richard’s listing in 4 practice areas and in both Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners.He acts for claimants and defendants and undertakes direct access work in appropriate cases.Richard was on the Attorney General’s panel for 10 years and was often instructed in media sensitive inquests on behalf of central government departments. He has extensive experience in the Court of Appeal and in 2019 was leading counsel in a successful case before the Supreme Court. He edited the first and second editions of the APIL Guide to Pleadings. He provides regular training to practitioners, particularly in the application of the Human Rights Act to traditional “common law” litigation.His academic background is in science, and he is often at an advantage in cases involving technical, engineering, medical and accounting issues. He retains a good working knowledge of French (being fluent when living in Brussels as a child) and his Italian is improving.The guides have described him as: “<em>confident assured and bright”;</em> “<em>very thorough in his approach and one of the best cross-examiners on circuit</em>”; undertaking “<em>erudite analysis of cases”</em>; providing “<em>a high-quality service”</em> and “<em>a non-nonsense barrister who gets on and does the job.</em>” They note that he: “<em>takes the burden off the client”</em>, “<em>has flair in cour</em>t”; solicitors “f<em>eel confident on difficult cases when they know that he is on their side</em>”; “<em>He’s very empathetic and puts the client at ease when explaining the next steps</em>.” and “<em>He’s diligent, considered, methodical and very reassuring”.</em><a href="https://www.legal500.com/firms/9565-chambers-of-james-murphy/9565-leeds-england/lawyers/653343-richard-copnall/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Legal 500.</span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://chambers.com/lawyer/richard-copnall-uk-bar-14:224364">Chambers and Partners</a></span>

"When you combine many years of experience with incredible legal knowledge and a calming and reassuring demeanour you have Hari Menon - a barrister you definitely want on your side. My firm has been instructing Hari for decades and he has always provided us with excellent support and advice and never once let us down. Clients think the world of him."<em>Legal 500</em> (2021) EmploymentHari's practice is a relatively unusual combination of Employment and Chancery / Commercial.His Employment Law practice covers most subject areas of the field. Apart from the the commonly litigated areas of unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal, Hari's Employment Tribunal practice has particular emphasis on discrimination, whistleblowing and holiday pay claims. His County Court and High Court practice in Employment Law consists principally of post-termination restraints in employment contracts. In the Employment Tribunal and in the civil courts he acts for both employees and employers, including local authorities. He has experience in conducting long and complex cases, particularly involving public bodies, such local authorities, police and the NHS. Hari has considerable experience in assessment of compensation in high value cases, including such important elements as pension loss and the tax element of awards.Hari advises in and appears for clients in complex commercial litigation, including those with a conflict of laws element. His Chancery practice comprises of trusts, contentious probate, 1975 Inheritance Act claims and most areas relating to real property, such as trusts of land, land covenants, boundaries, easements, conveyancing disputes and matters concerning registration of interests in land. His work also extends to trespass, nuisance and harassment claims and civil restraint orders.Hari undertakes work in professional negligence in all his subject areas.Most of Hari's work is in litigation, but his practice also involves a substantial non-contentious element including advisory work and drafting.The extent of Hari's work and experience is illustrated by some reported examples of the cases he has been involved in (see Notable Cases below):Hari is registered for Public Access with the Bar Council and is able to accept instructions directly from clients.

Howard Elgot is one of the very few provincial barristers to have been shortlisted as Barrister of the Year by the Law Society.He has acted as both leading and junior counsel in many cases of national importance in the High Court, Court of Appeal, House of Lords and the Supreme Court. He practices principally in the fields of clinical and professional negligence, and personal injury litigation. He is accredited as an adjudicator by the Professional Negligence Bar Association. He previously practised at 3 Paper Buildings, Temple, London.Independent guides refer to Howard as a “well-prepared, fearsome cross-examiner and negotiator", a "marvellously innovative thinker", who is “admired for his client-friendly demeanour and sympathetic attitude."Howard is a keen cricketer and a long-suffering supporter of Leeds United.

Hylton is a specialist personal injury &amp; clinical negligence Barrister who acts on behalf of Claimants and Defendants in a wide range of serious and complex cases.He is recommended as a leading practitioner by both The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners for both personal injury &amp; clinical negligence.Over the years the legal directories have described Hylton as '<em>intelligent</em>', '<em>approachable</em>', '<em>calm', '</em>'<em>thorough</em>', <em>'client-focused</em>', '<em>brilliant in court</em>', <em>'a superb advocate', </em>and '<em>an excellent all-round counsel</em>'.Hylton prides himself on delivering excellent service standards, working collaboratively with others, distilling complex issues, and getting the best results for his clients.Hylton has extensive advocacy experience in the County Court and High Court.  Recent trial experience in clinical negligence cases includes acting for a Claimant case involving an alleged misdiagnosis of cancer leading to severe psychological symptoms, acting for a Claimant in a case concerning an alleged failure to stabilise a displaced colles fracture, and acting for the Defendant in a case concerning an alleged failure to remove a retained palatal root.Hylton also has considerable experience representing protected parties and protected beneficiaries in high value cases involving complex investment decisions.  Recent settlements include a compromise approved by Mrs Justice Ellenbogen following the death of a women due to sepsis caused by chicken pox, and a settlement approved by Mr Justice Soole in a liability disputed case about a potentially preventable suicide.Within chambers Hylton is the former head of our Clinical Negligence group and the current head of our Serious Injury group.In addition to his work as a Barrister, Hylton also sits as a Deputy District Judge and as a Recorder hearing civil cases on the North Eastern Circuit.  He also sits as a Barrister Member of the Bar Tribunal Adjudication Service (BTAS) Disciplinary Pool which deals with disciplinary tribunals for Barristers facing charges of professional misconduct.&nbsp;&nbsp;