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Chambers & Partners 2008
Chambers & Partners 2008
Park Court Chambers are recommended in Chambers & Partners 2008 in Crime and Health & Safety:
Crime: "In Leeds 45 out of the 57 members of Chambers practise criminal law, either as a specialism or as part of a wider practice. The set is thus able to offer barristers of all levels of seniority to tackle all shades of the criminal spectrum. Unsurprisingly it is the heavyweight silks who command the most attention.
Simon Bourne-Arton QC boasts an expertise in defending serious crime. Recently elected head of circuit, he is "a polished performer" according to peers. One of the brightest stars on the circuit is Robert Smith QC. With a practice largely centred around prosecution, he is appreciated by solicitors for his "tidy courtroom manner" and because he is "well liked by judges". Testament to his standing, he was chosen to prosecute the murderers of PC Sharon Beshenivsky. Michael Harrison QC is equally respected. An expert on murder and fraud in particular he "stands out for the quality of his preparation and advocacy - attributes that win him results time after time." Bryan Cox QC has a similar practice but leavens it with a good deal of health and safety work. "He thrives because he never shirks the task, however weighty or seemingly hopeless it is." Paul Greaney is a notable junior whose "victories speak for themselves."
Health and Safety: "One of the best sets for health and safety in the North."
Robert Smith QC is "sensible and technically astute." He acts on a mix of civil, criminal and regulatory matters proving expert on health and safety, complex scientific and human rights issues.
Latest News
- Kirsten Mercer successfully completes pupillage (1st September 2010)
- Park Court Chambers nominated for Chambers Bar Awards - Regional Set (24th August 2010)
- Discrimination Law Review by Ceri Widdett (14th May 2010)
- Article in Archbold by Simon Jackson QC: "Defining the terms "Employer/Employee in the Context of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (14th May 2010)
- Steven White represents Leeds Solicitor in successful sex discrimination challenge to redundancy termination (14th May 2010)
- Laurence Saffer appointed Judge of the First-tier Tribunal on the Health Education and Social Care Chamber(26th April 2010)
- Simon Phillips QC joins Simon Bourne-Arton and Tom Bayliss on the SFO Queen's Counsel List (9th April 2010)
- Simon Phillips and Paul Greaney appointed Queens Counsel (23rd March 2010)
- Simon Anderson joins Park Court Chambers from 15th February 2010 (28th January 2010)
- Simon Bourne-Arton and Tom Bayliss appointed to the SFO Queen's Counsel List (13th January 2010)
- Tart-athon held at Park Court Chambers - £615 raised for charity (24th November 2009)
- Paul Greaney named as junior crime barrister of the year at the Chambers Bar Awards 2009. Click here to see him accept his award from Robert Smith QC (Head of Chambers) and Jo Pickersgill (Senior Clerk)(16th November 2009)
- Park Court Chambers takes the prize in the McCormicks Halloween Quiz (2nd November 2009)
- David Young and Dapinder Singh joins Park Court Chambers as Associate Tenants (9th October 2009)
- Stephen Uttley secures acquittal of professional rugby league player (9th October 2009)
- Paul Greaney named as Criminal Law Junior of the Year at Chambers Bar Awards 2009 (2nd October 2009)
- Park Court Chambers sponsors the Niche Law Firm Award at the Yorkshire Lawyer Awards 2009 (1st October 2009)
Events
Further events will be organised in the autumn. Please check the website regularly for details.
For further information please contact Karen Wade by email: karen@parkcourtchambers.co.uk
Should you wish to book a place on any of the above seminars please contact Karen Wade, Chambers Administrator by email at karen@parkcourtchambers.co.uk or tel 0113 203 5506.
