Giles Colin has a wide ranging practice, but is best known for his work in the fields of clinical negligence, discipline and regulation, personal injury and inquests (principally in healthcare matters appearing regularly on behalf of the Ambulance Service, PCT and Hospital Trusts, as well as representing the interests of doctors). He has been instructed directly by the General Medical Council to cross examine vulnerable witnesses where the doctor does not have legal representation. Giles has also given presentations in respect of Inquests where Coroners, healthcare professionals and lawyers were all present.

He was called to the Bar in 1994 and developed a practice almost exclusively in the criminal courts in South East England, before moving to London in 2000. This gave him valuable experience for witness actions and for all aspects of his practice today, but particularly disciplinary and regulatory work.

Clinical Negligence

Giles Colin has a wide ranging practice covering a number of areas of law, but he is best known for his work in the fields of clinical negligence, discipline and regulation, personal injury and inquests (principally in healthcare matters appearing regularly on behalf of the Ambulance Service, PCT and Hospital Trusts, as well as representing the interests of doctors). Giles has been instructed directly by the General Medical Council to cross examine vulnerable witnesses where the doctor does not have legal representation.

Selected Cases

Professional Discipline & Regulation

Giles Colin has a well developed practice in Professional Negligence.

Selected Cases

  • Robinson v Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [2021] 9WLUK 400: Obtained a Third Party Costs Order against expert following discontinuance of claim.
  • Thimmaya v Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust v Jamil [2020]: Secured Wasted Costs Order for defendant against expert.
  • Keith Williams v CWM Taf University Hospital Board [2018] EWCA Civ 1745: Claimant appealed against the decision that the multidisciplinary medical team who had treated him for critical limb ischemia were not negligent.
  • GMC v Richard Akinrolabu [16.05.06]: First Instruction by GMC Legal of Counsel to cross-examine a vulnerable witness who gave evidence by video link in circumstances where the Doctor did not have representation.
  • Ndri v Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [2006] EWHC 3652 (QB): MRSA claim against a hospital.
Personal Injury

Giles Colin is an active practitioner in Personal Injury.

Selected Cases

  • The General Council of the Bar of England and Wales v (1) Brandon and (2) Fisher [24.10.2006]: appeal to the visitors from the decision to impose and enforce a fine on the appellants by a Summary Procedure Panel and Disciplinary Panel respectively.

“He is excellent on his feet – a very good trial lawyer. He’s is also brilliant with experts and offers excellent client service.”

Chambers & Partners 2020

“Very sharp, accurate with his advice and very persuasive in his argument. He is very good at seeing the bigger picture.”

Chambers & Partners 2019

“A good performer. He is good on a case where a direct approach is needed.” “Good at grasping the issues and not afraid to take on a challenge.” “Very persuasive.”

Chambers & Partners 2018

Appointments

  • Disciplinary Tribunal of the Bar Council (barrister member).
  • (Former) Assistant Treasurer of the South Eastern Circuit.

Education

  • Inns of Court School of Law
  • Dip Law, Polytechnic of Central London
  • BA (Hons), Durham University

Publications

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