Byrom Street Chambers

“The vastly experienced David Allan QC has enjoyed a particularly successful year which has included a number of seven-figure settlements in connection with brain injury cases. His 'clarity of thought, calm demeanour, and methodical and detailed approach' are frequently noted strengths. Commentators describe him as 'poised and confident advocate who possesses exceptional negotiating skills.' ”
Chambers & Partners 2012 – Clinical Negligence

“Recognised as a Leading Silk in Personal Injury: Industrial Disease (National Spotlight Table) ”
Chambers & Partners 2012

“David Allan QC is an 'absolutely superb advocate' and 'takes a very cerebral and considered approach to matters': he is particularly recommended for industrial disease matters having taken several asbestos cases to the Supreme Court."
Legal 500 2011 – Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

“David Allan QC is head and shoulders above the competition, and has a formidable national reputation for handling industrial disease matters. He has tackled numerous asbestos cases, as well as high-profile miners' respiratory disease and miners' knee group litigations. Fellow barristers admire his 'very analytical mind' and his 'unflappable courtroom demeanour.' His 'huge intellectual capacity' is matched by an equal appetite for 'intellectual honesty and rigour"
Chambers and Partners 2011 – Personal Injury

“The 'very thoughtful and approachable' David Allan QC 'commands the respect of experts and clients alike'." "
Legal 500 2010 – Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

“David Allan QC 'has a fresh approach and is an insightful advocate.' His 'excellent manner with the clients and ability to get the measure of the opposition's legal team' mean he is constantly in demand"
Chambers and Partners 2010 – Personal Injury

“David Allan is an incredibly intelligent individual who is delightful with clients and who knows his stuff back to front. 'Not one of those who just bangs on the table in court,' Allan is a thoughtful performer who is 'one of the leading silks for disease work in the entire country'."
Chambers and Partners 2009

“David Allan receives accolades as a 'meticulous, understated silk with an astonishing grasp of his cases.' Solicitors admire his 'mix of intelligence and experience' and his 'pleasant, hard-working approach.' He is regularly involved in leading causation and indexation cases "
Chambers and Partners 2009

“David Allan QC is a silk of the first rank with wide expertise in high-value claims of the utmost severity"
Legal 500 2008 – Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

“'The star performer to the west of the Pennines' is how peers describe David Allan QC. Sources say 'he's not showy in court, but extremely effective in a calm and collected way.' Allan has a high-profile practice and continues to be involved in some of the most cutting-edge cases in the field. For example, he was actively involved in the landmark case of Thompstone v Tameside & Glossop Acute Services NHS Trust, a matter involving periodical payments." "
Chambers and Partners 2008

“David Allan QC is one of the most highly regarded silks in the field. Equipped with 'an analytical mind and steely determination', he 'won't surrender' and 'knows everything there is to know'"
Legal 500 2008 – Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

“With his "absolutely massive" intellect, David Allan QC moves up the tables this year. 'Behind his quiet exterior lurks a will of steel.' Allan has had a particularly busy year acting in the landmark case Barker v Corus UK Plc"
Chambers and Partners 2007

“ 'Top notch' David Allan QC is "one of the most competent barristers anywhere.""
Chambers and Partners 2007

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Byrom Street Chambers
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