William Edis QC
Call: 1985
QC: 2008
william.edis@1cor.com
Profile
William Edis has a practice which covers all aspects of healthcare law (clinical negligence actions, disciplinary cases, inquests and related public law challenges), environmental law, product liability and personal injury claims. He has wide experience of acting in all tribunals relevant to these areas of work and is regularly instructed in cases of high value and importance. Directories At the Chambers & Partners Bar Awards in 2005 he was voted Junior of the Year for Professional Negligence (including Clinical Negligence). Professional Discipline Recently made silk, the "very perceptive and shrewd" William Edis QC is praised for his "impressive gravitas." "He has a good touch with the client, and knows how to pitch his case perfectly." Evidence of this came in a recent high-profile case before the General Dental Council (GDC) involving a dentist accused of conducting a séance within a dental consultation. (Chambers and Partners 2009) "…popular amongst those who instruct him. He was recently involved in a lengthy case for the GMC in which he was commended for having the ability to remain professional at all times. His temperate approach and good advocacy skills make him a favourite of the committees."(Chambers & Partners 2008) Clinical Negligence and Healthcare Joining them in silk this year, William Edis QC is singled out as a "very bright, thorough, accessible practitioner" who impresses solicitors with his "exceptionally dogged advocacy and pragmatic, excellent service." (Chambers and Partners 2009) "The dedicated, efficient and committed William Edis is at the forefront of clinical negligence work. He is widely praised for having the right balance of tenacity in the courtroom and sympathy for the client" (Chambers and Partners 2008) "Fearsome advocate William Edis remains one of the most high profile juniors in the field" (Chambers & Partners 2007)
"An excellent communicator [who is] brilliant on his feet" (Chambers & Partners 2006) Recommended in Legal 500 2007 Product Liability New silk William Edis QC at 1 Crown Office Row is a "top-quality chap," whose appearance on a number of high-profile cases has cemented his reputation in the field. According to sources, he "thinks carefully, formulates what he wants to say, and delivers it well." (Chambers and Partners 2009) "He is praised for his very confident, controlled manner" (Chambers and Partners 2008) "Maintains his position in the rankings on the strength of endorsement from leading silks and instructing solicitors. He is a 'reliable and consistent performer' (Chambers & Partners 2007) "Has distinguished himself by being 'fantastic in court' and is renowned as 'a serious player'" (Chambers & Partners 2006) Environmental Law Fellow silk William Edis QC is garnering excellent reviews as he negotiates a busy practice. Whether it be landfill issues, contaminated land disputes or nuisance actions, he "always has the matter well in hand." (Chambers and Partners 2009) Recommended as a leading practitioner (Legal 500, 2007); "Highly regarded" (Legal 500 2006) Publications Chapter on settlement of personal injury actions involving minors and those under a disability contributed to "The Law and Practice of Compromise" by David Foskett QC (6th Edition)Appointments Recorder
Chair of the Disciplinary Committee of the Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners
Management Committee of the Bar Pro Bono UnitSignificant cases include the following
Gregg v Scott, HL [2005] GMC v Brewer and others [2004 – 2006] The DePuy Hylamer Hips Litigation The MMR Litigation The Oral Contraceptive Litigation
| 
