Marcus Coates-Walker

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Marcus has a specialised practice focused on clinical negligence, inquest, and personal injury work in addition to being a trained mediator.

Before coming to the Bar, Marcus spent a year as a Director and Trustee of a £7 million turnover company and charity in the Higher Education sector. Before starting pupillage he spent two years as Project Manager of a high-profile independent review at a top-tier commercial law firm in London. During this time he instructed a number of junior barristers, which has given him a thorough understanding of what is required by professional clients.

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“Marcus is brilliant. He is very client-focused and he is really skilful in his client handling. He is incredibly dedicated and genuinely passionate about his work.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

“His knowledge – both legal and strategic knowledge are beyond his years. He’s very impressive, he’s very approachable and he’s very contactable.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“He is really good with clients and puts them at ease.” “He’s very good at advocacy.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“A compassionate, patient and articulate junior.”

Legal 500 2024

“He is a star in the making.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

Education

Kaplan Law School, BPTC (Outstanding)
Cardiff University, LLB Law (First Class)

Memberships

AvMA
PIBA
APIL
Western Circuit

Publications

Contributor to the 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review (QMLR)

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