Park Square Barristers

Head of Chambers: Richard Wright KC

Deputy Head of Chambers: Kama Melly KC, Paul Abrahams

Senior Managing Clerk: Richard Sadler

Senior Clerks:  

Andrew Thornton (Crime) 0113 213 5202

Andy Reeves (Civil) 0113 213 5252

Claudine Cooper (Family) 0113 202 8604

Madeleine Gray (Regulatory) 0113 202 8603

Dan Foulger (Teesside) 01642 232523

Tenants: 180 (14 silks)

Pupils: 7

Staff: 36

The Chambers: 

Park Square Barristers (PSQB) is one of the leading common law barristers’ chambers in the country.

PSQB was formed in 2015 following the merger of two prominent sets in Leeds, Number 6 and Sovereign Chambers. In November 2020 Old Court Chambers in Teesside joined PSQB.

The Leeds office is based in prestigious Park Square in the heart of Leeds City Centre. In 2022 they opened a new office in Centre Square Middlesbrough directly opposite Teesside Combined Court.

PSQB combines the traditions of the Bar with a modern and progressive business approach.

Its ability to attract and develop the best legal talent is clearly demonstrated by the number of members who have been appointed to the judiciary. In the last 12 months, 4 barristers secured full time judicial appointments, there were 3 District Judges and 1 Coroner. Several more barristers were appointed to sit part time as Recorders, Assistant Coroners and Chairs in other jurisdictions including the Medical Practitioners Tribunal and Social Work England.

Over a third of PSQB barristers now hold part time judicial positions. This experience and knowledge supports and strengthens everyone working with, and for Park Square Barristers.

Head of Chambers, Richard Wright KC, a highly respected silk, is supported by Deputy Heads of Chambers Kama Melly KC and Paul Abrahams.

PSQB is committed to all aspects of equality and diversity.

It has strong links to universities and schools providing training, careers advice and judging mooting competitions.

Crime: There are 100 barristers in the PSQB Criminal Team that work all over the country at all levels and stages of a case from pre-charge advice, trial and appeal. Extensive experience prosecuting and defending in serious criminal offences including murder, rape, drugs, violence and fraud. A formidable team with 10 Kings Counsel and outstanding juniors.

Family: Recently appointed silk, Charlotte Worsley KC, leads the PSQB Family Team which comprises 60 Barristers and four Kings Counsel. The team has built up a reputation as being the “first choice” for Family Law. The teams Public Law work covers all aspects of care proceedings including infant death, non-accidental injuries, forced marriage and sexual abuse. Its Private Law work covers adoption, domestic abuse, relocation disputes and all aspects of financial remedies.

Court or Protection & Adult care: The team boasts experienced practitioners who are regularly instructed in both and financial matters, including deprivation of liberty applications and reviews under the Mental Capacity Act.

Civil: PSQB offers exceptionally high quality civil work across the country. We offer specialisms in civil fraud, personal injury, industrial disease, professional negligence, commercial law, chancery, credit hire, casualty fraud, public law, housing and employment, Andrew Lewis KC is one of the leading silk in the country on Personal injury and clinical negligence matters.

Regulatory & Public Law: Outstanding reputation in this area. The team goes from strength to strength with new members joining the team all the time. PSQB is now a go-to set for Inquests and Inquiries. Four members of the Regulatory Team (including Richard Wright KC) have been appointed to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry. Often instructed in high profile cases appearing on behalf of regulators and defendants in Health & Safety, Health care Regulatory, Environmental, Consumer Protection and Private Prosecutions.

Offices: 

Leeds Office 

No.6 Park Square East

Leeds LS1 2LW

Tel: 0113 245 9763

DX 26402 – Leeds Park Square

Email:[email protected] 

Teesside Office 

2 Centre Square

Middlesbrough TS1 2BF

Tel: 01642 232523

DX 60591

Email:[email protected]