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Andrew Hockton

CALLED TO THE BAR 1984

Junior Counsel


General Profile

Background

 

Balliol College, Oxford (Open scholarship in Literae Humaniores) BA
City University Dip. Law
1984 Called to the bar

 

Email: ahockton@3serjeantsinn.com



General Information

 


Directory Comments

 

Andrew has been cited as a leader in his fields of practice (clinical negligence and professional discipline) in the directories for many years.

 

He is currently ranked in the top tier of leaders in the fields of professional discipline (Chambers and Partners) and clinical negligence and healthcare (Legal 500).

 

The following are samples of recent comment in the legal directories:

 

'Andrew Hockton "appears laid-back but is totally on the ball." His "considered and subtle approach" serves him well in his work in healthcare disciplinary matters, allowing him to ambush the unwary.'.... Chambers and Partners 2011

 

'The highly experienced Andrew Hockton is known as a very bright and effective practitioner.'.... Chambers and Partners 2011

 

"...'a safe pair of hands for complex work'..."  Recommended in the top tier of leaders in clinical negligence and healthcare in Legal 500 2010

 
 Andrew Hockton is an "immensely reliable and determined barrister," and "achieves remarkable results in appellate work." Chambers and Partners 2010

 

Legal 500 2009

 

Recommended as a leader in the field (in the top tier) of clinical negligence and healthcare.

 

"Andrew Hockton is one of our preferred counsel for complex and difficult cases."

 

Chambers 2009

 

Recommended in the fields of clinical negligence and professional negligence;

 

Andrew Hockton is “very committed and dedicated.” He has “a low-key approach;” clients comment that “he’s not a battering ram, but approaches things sensibly, calmly and meticulously.”

 

“clever and experienced all-rounder”

  

Chambers 2006

 

Recommended as a leader in the fields of clinical negligence and professional negligence;

 

Under clinical negligence : He “has a knack for looking at the wider picture”

 

Under professional discipline: he “has impressed legal assessors and clients for “the quality of his thinking on his feet.” He has particular experience in cases involving issues of consent to treatment, as well as human rights and Privy Council cases.



Nature of Practice

 

Clinical Negligence and Healthcare CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

 

Clinical negligence

Medical ethics
Human rights

Professional discipline  

Medical crime

Inquests/inquiries  

 



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Reported and other cases of Interest

 


Clients

 


Publications

 


Lectures and Seminars

 
Lectures regularly on medico-legal topics.



Related Professional Activities

 


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