One of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in England, we combine excellence in advocacy and advisory work with a modern, client-focussed service.

“Crown Office Chambers is distinguished by the quality of its members. From its outstanding silks down to its leading juniors, excellence runs through the set.”

One of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in England, we combine excellence in advocacy and advisory work with a modern, client-focussed service.

“Crown Office Chambers is distinguished by the quality of its members. From its outstanding silks down to its leading juniors, excellence runs through the set.”

Our Barristers

With over 100 barristers working in specialist areas, our multi-discipline chambers has strong expertise in commercial and general insurance.

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Our Clerks

The ‘outstanding’ clerks are ‘commercial and willing to consider cases on innovative fee structures – not something seen at some of the more traditional sets’.

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Our Staff

As a strong commercial set, our dedicated staff provide extensive support to help maintain Crown Office as a leading chambers.

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Peter Morton

Call 1988

Peter Morton’s practice is 75% industrial disease litigation, almost all of which is for Defendants. The balance of his practice involves higher-value RTA cases, workplace accidents, and occupiers’ liability claims.

After completing pupillage in London and on the North Eastern Circuit, Peter practised in general common law, including crime, for several years before concentrating on personal injury litigation. He lives in Northumberland but is happy to travel and his practice takes him all over England and Wales.

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