Chambers merge to create new era of 'opportunity'

Two barristers’ chambers have merged in a move bosses say marks “a new era of immense opportunities”.

Atlantic Chambers and Oriel Chambers have joined forces.

Officials say the Liverpool-based venture – known as Hundred Court Chambers – will “significantly enhance services to clients… and better meet evolving demands in a fast-moving legal market”.

Uniting 79 members, 20 employees and two pupils under one roof, it will operate from offices in Exchange Station, opposite the Liverpool Civil and Family Court.

Atlantic Chambers – known for expertise across areas including commercial, civil litigation, clinical negligence and employment – was founded in 1939 as Melville Kennan’s Chambers and later became Castle Street Chambers before rebranding to Atlantic in 2003.

Oriel Chambers was founded in 1965 and has acted for clients including the Crown Office, local authorities, global insurers and national law firms.

Charles Prior, joint head of chambers at Hundred Court Chambers – which takes its name from the medieval ‘hundred court’ once held in Allerton, Liverpool – said the merger represents a “huge opportunity”.

He said: “Each set has worked tirelessly to build formidable reputations, not only in the North West, but throughout the UK.

“By joining together, we can bring together an even broader range of expertise and specialism, delivering significantly enhanced services and supporting our clients on the most complex of matters.”

Paul Brant, fellow joint head of chambers, added: “With deep local roots and a foundation of strength and integrity, Hundred Court Chambers is well positioned for an exciting future.”

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