Christopher Sharp KC - Professional Negligence
Call: 1975
Silk: 1999
Inn: Inner Temple
Judicial Office: Recorder (2004), Deputy High Court judge (Family Division)
Christopher has an astonishing work ethic, and yet is hugely engaged and empathetic with vulnerable clients and their families. He leaves no stone unturned, leaving nothing to chance. ‘He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of personal injury law and is a steady presence who is always ready with sound and articulate advice.’ “
Directory Quotes
Christopher has a colossal intellect, which, coupled with a huge capacity for hard work, attention to detail and an acute awareness of potential pitfalls, ensures that cases are thoroughly prepared and brilliantly presented, both on paper and in court.”
Christopher is a highly esteemed silk who acts for both defendants and claimants in high-value personal injury cases, many of which involve complex medical evidence. ‘ Christopher is a leader in dealing with the most complex brain and spinal cases.’ ‘He is a phenomenal advocate.”
Christopher is very knowledgeable and has brilliant advocacy skills. He is helpful and always on hand. It is obvious he puts in so much effort to everything he does. He is forensic in his approach to documents and excellent at cross-examining witnesses at trial. ‘He is very easy to deal with and always well prepared.”
He gets to the heart of things very quickly and is an excellent strategic thinker. He is fantastically technical and thorough.”
Christopher has a penetrating intellect and an ability to analyse and dissect the most complex issues quickly and comprehensively.”
Christopher is an excellent trial advocate, with a mind for detail.”
Unparalleled forensic analysis of deeply complex issues, combined with practical common sense.”
The most thorough man I’ve ever met. He leaves no stone unturned.”
Christopher has a brain the size of a planet and always asks the right questions. He’s also just incredibly thorough and is lovely with clients. ‘He possesses an intellectual dexterity matched by few, so he’s able to understand and evaluate the most difficult of legal issues.’ ‘He is very precise and very prepared – everything you could hope for in a KC.’ “
A superb and formidable advocate whose attention to detail and excellent grasp of the issues results in him outclassing his opponents time and time again. He is exceptionally clever and also has a charming manner with clients, immediately putting them at ease and giving them ultimate confidence in their representation. ‘He’s an intellectual powerhouse who leaves no stone unturned.’ “
His grasp of detail is remarkable and his breadth of knowledge entirely comprehensive.”
His technical understanding makes him ideally suited to complex brain injury and spinal injury claims.”
Appointments:
- Visiting Fellow UWE
- Elected a Bencher of the Inner Temple in July 2016
Qualifications & awards:
- MA (Oxon)
Professional memberships:
- Family Law Bar Association (Founder Chairman of Bristol branch)
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
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