High Court success for Chris Barnes KC

March 25, 2024

Chris Barnes KC represented the successful claimant in Owens v Lewis [2024] WLUK 280. The judgment is of interest in its discussion as to the approach to take when considering multiple allegations of contributory negligence.

It is the second court success in as many weeks for Chris Barnes KC who also acted in Hadley v Przybylo [2024] EWCA Civ 250, the lead case on the recovery of costs for solicitors attending rehabilitation meetings.