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Professional Negligence

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4 New Square
4 Pump Court
Brick Court Chambers
Fountain Court Chambers
Hailsham Chambers
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3 Verulam Buildings
7 King’s Bench Walk
Atkin Chambers
Crown Office Chambers
Gatehouse Chambers
Keating Chambers
Wilberforce Chambers
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2 Temple Gardens
Deka Chambers
Outer Temple Chambers
Radcliffe Chambers
Serle Court

Leading Silks

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Tom Adam KC –Brick Court Chambers 'He is truly excellent. He has a great presence in court, which is founded on a thorough knowledge of the papers.'
Rachel Ansell KC –4 Pump Court ‘She provides clear and considered advice; she does not sit on the fence. She has highly forensic and top-class drafting skills.’
Stuart Catchpole KC  – Atkin Chambers
Nicholas Davidson KC – Hailsham Chambers 'His many years of experience help him to stand out in a contested field when it comes to senior professional negligence KCs.'
Anneliese Day KC –Fountain Court Chambers
Michael Douglas KC –4 Pump Court
Timothy Dutton CBE KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘He is among the most impressive advocates. He is very strong on paper and extremely good at strategy.’
Ben Elkington KC –4 New Square   
Justin Fenwick KC –4 New Square ‘He is a master tactician and excellent advocate.’
William Flenley KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘William has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and is an excellent advocate in court.’
Jonathan Gaisman KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk
Jonathan Hough KC –4 New Square 'Jonathan is supremely intelligent. His drafting and advocacy skills are excellent.'
Ben Hubble KC –4 New Square 'He has a real gravitas but with a sense of calm. His advocacy is polite but forceful.'
Patrick Lawrence KC –4 New Square ‘Patrick is wonderful to work with. He is excellent with clients, supremely bright, and an excellent advocate. He is at the top of his game.’
Graeme McPherson KC –4 New Square ‘Graeme is tough and thorough. He is utterly trustworthy, which is very valuable with any tribunal.’  
Siân Mirchandani KC –4 New Square ‘She has an exceptional knowledge of property-related professional negligence.  Every point is meticulously considered.’
Andrew Onslow KC –3 Verulam Buildings
Michael Pooles KC –Hailsham Chambers
Ben Quiney KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘He has excellent drafting and advocacy skills. He is also excellent with clients.’
Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘She has a forensic analytical approach coupled with highly impressive cross-examination skills.’
Simon Salzedo KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘He is the best KC in the market for difficult issues in the accounting sector. He’s a superb advocate.’
Jonathan Seitler KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Jonathan is a powerhouse in the solicitor’s professional negligence world. He's extremely client friendly and a great team player when defending complex and high value claims against solicitors.’ 
Mark Simpson KC –Fountain Court Chambers 'A forensic, incisive and clear advocate.'
Jamie Smith KC –4 New Square ‘Jamie is a brilliant lawyer with a superb eye for detail. He is also delightful to work with and richly deserves his excellent name at the professional liability Bar.’
Roger Stewart KC –4 New Square
David Streatfeild-James KC –Atkin Chambers ‘David is an exceptionally clever and hardworking KC. He’s a genuine leader in his field.’
Nigel Tozzi KC –4 Pump Court ‘Nigel is good at handling technically difficult cases. He gives clear and direct advice.’
David Turner KC –4 New Square ‘He is careful, analytical, and courteous. He’s a pleasure to appear against and doubtless a pleasure to instruct.’
John Wardell KC – Wilberforce Chambers  
Thomas Weitzman KC –3 Verulam Buildings
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Sean Brannigan KC –4 Pump Court
James Brocklebank KC  – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘He is very clever and responsive. He is an excellent advocate.’
Robert Moxon Browne KC – 2 Temple Gardens ‘A stalwart of the professional negligence Bar. There is nothing worth knowing that Bob does not already know.’
Ian Croxford KC – Wilberforce Chambers
Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC –Atkin Chambers
Charles Dougherty KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘He has a deep understanding of professional negligence law and is a well-prepared advocate.’
David Halpern KC –4 New Square ‘David exudes confidence in all aspects of professional negligence. He is a pleasure to work with. He approaches all matters not only from a legal standpoint but also considering the commercial aspects and the client's overall objectives.’ 
Matthew Hardwick KC –3 Verulam Buildings
Neil Hext KC –4 New Square
Charles Hollander KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Charles is highly regarded. He has the ear of the court and presents his case with authority.’
Mark Howard KC –Brick Court Chambers
Timothy Howe KC –Fountain Court Chambers
Nigel Jones KC –Gatehouse Chambers
Simon Lofthouse KC –Atkin Chambers ‘He is bright and hardworking.’
Tim Lord KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Tim is a great leader with a great courtroom presence. He knows how to lead a team and he’s a constant positive influence on a case.’ 
Neil Moody KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Neil has a huge amount of experience in professional negligence work, particularly in the TCC. He certainly has the ear of the court. Solicitors, clients, experts, and juniors love to work with him.’ 
Alexander Nissen KC –Keating Chambers ‘Alexander is a compelling advocate, who is extremely approachable and responsive.’
Ben Patten KC –4 New Square ‘One the leading professional negligence silks at the Bar. A superb lawyer and a very solid advocate with a great feel for the way a judge will view a case.’
Thomas Plewman KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘He is an excellent advocate. He is methodical in building up his client's position.’
Dominique Rawley KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Dominique is incredibly bright and has a wonderful way with words. She is highly persuasive in her advocacy and thoroughly impressive.’
Paul Reed KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Paul is the go-to advocate for construction insurance. He’s insightful with a sixth sense for how cases will play out.’
Hefin Rees KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Hefin has a very good sense of judgement. His cross-examination is impeccable. This coupled with his mastery of the law makes him one of the top silks around.’
Andrew Rigney KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Andrew is incredibly hard-working, extremely bright, impeccably polite, and a polished advocate.’
Patricia Robertson KC –Fountain Court Chambers
John Ross KC – Deka Chambers ‘He is completely in control when he is in court. Nothing fazes him and his advocacy is smooth, authoritative, and utterly persuasive.’
Keith Rowley KC –Radcliffe Chambers
Nicolas Stallworthy KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Nicolas has considerable experience in advising on professional negligence claims against lawyers, particularly in the context of pensions advice. He can be relied on to fight his client's corner with vigor and skill.’
Bankim Thanki KC –Fountain Court Chambers 'A silk with a stellar reputation.'
John de Waal KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘He is very down to earth and easy to discuss ideas and tactics with. He is an expert in his field.’  
Andrew White KC –Atkin Chambers
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Stephanie Barwise KC –Atkin Chambers ‘She has an ability to assess an enormous amount of technical detail as well as navigate complex legal issues.’
Jamie Carpenter KC –Hailsham Chambers
Chloe Carpenter KC – Fountain Court Chambers 'Chloe has an incredible eye for detail. She is a wonderful advocate. She is persistent and careful in questioning and meticulously prepared.'
Graham Chapman KC –4 New Square ‘Graham is a thoroughly nice person, brilliant advocate, and commercially minded.’
Serena Cheng KC –Atkin Chambers ‘She has excellent drafting and advocacy skills. She’s also excellent with clients.’
Aidan Christie KC –4 Pump Court ‘Aidan is brilliant. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of insurance law. He is always calm and practical.’
Derrick Dale KC –Fountain Court Chambers
David Edwards KC –7 King’s Bench Walk
Michael Furness KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘He is highly experienced. He explains difficult concepts clearly. He is very pleasant, calm, and highly intelligent.’
Lucy Garrett KC – Keating Chambers ‘Lucy has a great skill to distil complex and challenging scenarios into legal and strategic advice that is clear and compelling. Her written advocacy reflects that clarity and depth of analysis.’
Thomas Grant KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘He is extremely clever. He is excellent with clients and offers brilliant yet pragmatic solutions.’
Simon Hargreaves KC –Keating Chambers
David Head KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘He’s very good.’
Josephine Higgs KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘She is highly intelligent, hardworking, and a great team player.’
James Howells KC –Atkin Chambers
Riaz Hussain KC –Atkin Chambers
James Leabeater KC –4 Pump Court ‘James is very calm under pressure. He is really easy to engage with and he is great with clients. His advocacy is also very calm and thought through.’
Richard Liddell KC –4 New Square ‘He's fantastic with the details. He is a very effective advocate and cross-examiner.’
Daniel Lightman KC –Serle Court ‘He is an extremely tenacious and compelling advocate. He is passionate about the law and passionate about his cases.’
Ben Lynch KC –Fountain Court Chambers 'Ben is very personable and he is a very valued member of the team. His advocacy is excellent.'
Ali Malek KC –3 Verulam Buildings
Lynne McCafferty – 4 Pump Court ‘She is a stand-out silk.’
Manus McMullan KC –Atkin Chambers ‘He is highly talented as an advocate. He is very impressive while cross examining. He is very quick to understand most complex disputes and develop strategies.’
Paul Newman KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Paul gives robust advice with enthusiasm. He has seen a wide range of cases which informs his advice. He is a pleasure to deal with.’
Jeremy Nicholson KC –4 Pump Court
Fiona Parkin KC –Atkin Chambers
Benjamin Pilling KC –4 Pump Court
Nicola Rushton KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘Nicola is a brilliant tactician, who gets straight to the point with a no-nonsense approach. She is great with clients and has a wide knowledge of different areas of law that can be combined to create winning solutions.’
Jonathan Selby KC – Keating Chambers 'He is exceptional in his ability to absorb and to understand complicated technical matters very quickly.'
Daniel Shapiro KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘He’s a master tactician. He provides excellent analytic and commercial advice. He is formidable on his feet and a great cross-examiner.’
Andrew Spink KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘He’s an extremely experienced and talented advocate. He is meticulous in his preparation and tenacious on his feet.’
Clare Stanley KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Clare holds the ear of the court. She is better prepared than any of her opponents.  She adds real value by thinking outside the box.’
Andrew Warnock KC – Deka Chambers ‘Andrew is an exceptional advocate. He has very sound judgement. He is extremely thorough and hardworking.’
Geraint Webb KC –Henderson Chambers
Adrian Williamson KC –Keating Chambers
David Yates KC –Pump Court Tax Chambers ‘David is a superb lawyer with an almost unique combination of skills. He would be top of my list of leading counsel for tax related professional liability claims against lawyers.’
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Mark Anderson KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘He’s very thorough and detailed. He has the ability to find new and different arguments.’
James Ayliffe KC – Wilberforce Chambers
Zoë Barton KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Zoe is wonderfully intelligent with an ability to think outside of the box.’
Adrian Beltrami KC –3 Verulam Buildings
Gary Blaker KC –Selborne Chambers ‘Gary's advice is clear and decisive concerning the legal issues in each case. He also understands the commercial aspects of each matter and gives practical guidance.’
Martin Bowdery KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Martin is a superb advocate. He’s charming yet effective.’
Andrew Butler KC – Tanfield Chambers ‘He gives clear, robust advice. His advocacy is outstanding.’
Rupert Choat KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Rupert is a great advocate who is always fully prepared.’
James Cross KC –4 Pump Court
James Cutress KC –Fountain Court Chambers
Simon Davenport KC – 4 Pump Court ‘Simon's strengths are his strategic insight, his excellent manner with clients, and his ability to make the right point at the right time.’
Nicholas Dennys KC –Atkin Chambers
Clare Dixon KC –4 New Square ‘She is a strong advocate and a robust cross-examiner.’
Thomas Dumont KC – Radcliffe Chambers ‘He’s a real go-to lawyer in this area. He has a sharp legal mind.’
Helen Evans KC –4 New Square ‘She gives clear, concise, and accessible advice. She is fiercely intelligent and one step ahead of the opposition.’  
Adam Fenton KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Adam is excellent, user-friendly, and commercially pragmatic.’
Andrew George KC –Blackstone Chambers ‘Andrew is a brilliant advocate. He is respected and trusted by the judiciary. He consistently achieves phenomenal results for his clients.’
Karim Ghaly KC –39 Essex Chambers
David Grant KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘His knowledge of the pensions industry and related matters is unequalled. He is easy to work with and a real team player.’
Lexa Hilliard KC – Wilberforce Chambers
Isabel Hitching KC – Crown Office Chambers
Simon Howarth KC – Hailsham Chambers ‘Simon is exceptionally good to work with and very collaborative. He is one of the best for financial services professional negligence claims and regulatory matters.’
Calum Lamont KC – Keating Chambers
Krista Lee KC –Keating Chambers ‘Krista has a brilliant analytical mind. She is one of the few barristers at the Bar who really understands technical points in design and construction.’
Nicholas Medcroft KC – Fountain Court Chambers
Paul Mitchell KC –4 New Square ‘Paul's work is excellent both in terms of written work and advocacy. Paul is great to deal with, and he’s extremely responsive.’    
Vincent Moran KC –Keating Chambers ‘He’s a very astute barrister who leads a large team strategically and effectively.’
Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC –Fountain Court Chambers
Tamara Oppenheimer KC –Fountain Court Chambers
Claire Packman KC – 4 Pump Court
Alison Padfield KC –4 New Square ‘Her written advice is always thorough and well-reasoned. She has good commercial sense.’  
Fionn Pilbrow KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Fionn is super-intelligent. He is extremely well prepared on the facts and the law. He has complete mastery of his brief and the ear of both the judge and the court.’
Alexander Polley KC –One Essex Court ‘He is a real star. He is easy to work with, highly intelligent, and an extremely effective advocate.’
Daniel Saoul KC –4 New Square ‘He has a practical approach. He is good with clients and technically excellent.’
Amanda Savage KC –4 New Square
Tiffany Scott KC – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Tiffany is a really strategic thinker. She is an incredibly impressive and authoritative advocate.’
Tony Singla KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘Tony is clever, charming, and a persuasive advocate. He is a joy to work with and a formidable opponent.’
Marion Smith KC –39 Essex Chambers
George Spalton KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘His breadth of experience and ability to pick up technical points quickly and comprehensively is invaluable.  He is a very good team player with solicitors, experts, clients, and co-counsel.’
Jessica Stephens KC – 4 Pump Court
Samuel Townend KC –Keating Chambers ‘Sam is a very able advocate and a good tactician. He is particularly strong on arguing difficult points of law.’
Nicholas Trompeter KC – Selborne Chambers ‘He’s very skilled and knowledgeable. He’s a highly effective advocate. He is also very good at dealing with clients.’
Andrew Wales KC  – 7 King’s Bench Walk
Steven Walker KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Steven is an outstanding advocate. He is calm and able to think on his feet. He's a pleasure to work with.’
Giles Wheeler KC –Fountain Court Chambers
Crispin Winser KC – Crown Office Chambers 'He's sharp and intuitive. He's approachable and delivers digestible advice.'

2023 Silks

N G Casey KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk
Sonia Nolten KC –2 Temple Gardens ‘Sonia is meticulous in her approach and ferociously bright. Her professional negligence practice is naturally complemented by her insurance and reinsurance practice.’
Catherine Piercy KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘She is incredibly intelligent, perceptive, and a joy to work with. Not only does she know the law inside out, she's also commercial and her technical understanding is second to none.’
David Pliener KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘He’s a great commercial barrister. He’s a safe pair of hands and has a wonderful approach with clients.’

2024 Silks

James Duffy KC –Fountain Court Chambers
Jennifer Jones KC –Atkin Chambers ‘She is very personable with clients. She is thorough in drafting with a good understanding of strategy and the wider picture.’
Anna Laney KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Anna has an intuitive sense and a wealth of knowledge.’
Brendan McGurk KC –Monckton Chambers
Tom Owen KC –Keating Chambers ‘Tom is a hugely impressive individual. He is very dedicated and hardworking.’
Shail Patel KC –4 New Square ‘He is extremely client friendly. He explains complex concepts with patience and understanding. His drafting is also excellent.’
Camille Slow KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Camille is user-friendly and works well as part of the team.’
Michael Wheater KC –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Michael is an absolute star. He is brilliant on the technical side, great with clients, and provides great commercial advice.’
Simon Wilton KC –Hailsham Chambers ‘Simon is an excellent lawyer and advocate. His calm manner and good humour make him very easy to work with. His work is meticulous at all times.’

Leading Juniors

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Scott Allen –4 New Square ‘He gives clear, pragmatic, sensible advice. He is very user-friendly and very bright.’
Francis Bacon –Hailsham Chambers ‘Francis is a class act. His legal knowledge and commercial understanding are unrivalled. His written and oral advice is clear, concise, and well structured.’
Ivor Collett –Crown Office Chambers ‘Ivor is extremely bright and has a wonderfully composed manner with clients. He is an excellent advocate.’
Hugh Evans –4 New Square ‘Hugh literally writes the book on professional negligence. He is a fountain of knowledge in this area, being able to cite even the most obscure of authorities with little hesitation.’
Simon Hale – 4 Pump Court ‘Simon is an incredible advocate. He outshines other counsel in the court room with his engaging, often mesmerizing presence.’
James Hall –Gatehouse Chambers ‘James is everything you want in a barrister. He is thorough, diligent, knowledgeable, commercial and great with clients. As an advocate he is always well-prepared, persuasive, and quick on his feet.’
Miles Harris –4 New Square ‘Miles is an absolute star. He is a fantastic advocate who gets on top of the detail with forensic analysis. He is a pleasure to deal with.’
Derek Holwill –Hailsham Chambers ‘Derek is extremely intelligent and analytical. He is pragmatic and realistic and sets good expectations with clients.’
Kate Livesey –4 Pump Court ‘Kate is quite simply one of the best barristers in the market. She is fiercely intelligent, incredibly hardworking, and technically superb.’
Charles Phipps –4 New Square ‘Charles is one of the very best senior juniors practicing in professional negligence work.’
Michael Ryan – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael is unbelievably bright. His legal analysis and drafting are first rate.’
Carl Troman –4 New Square ‘Carl works very hard and he turns around work with impressive speed. His attention to detail and grasp of the issues is unrivalled.’
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Isabel Barter – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Isabel is incisive and articulate. She brings an astute legal mind to the cases and she is phenomenally hardworking.’
Imran Benson –Hailsham Chambers ‘He gives clear advice and is extremely good on his feet. He’s a joy to work with.’
Timothy Chelmick –4 New Square ‘He is very good at giving sensible advice to difficult clients. He’s user-friendly and gets fully involved when necessary.’
Richard Coplin –Keating Chambers ‘Richard is a great barrister. He is bright and incisive. He also has the calm demeanour and good humour required to work on complex demanding cases.’
Peter Dodge –Radcliffe Chambers ‘Peter is responsive, reliable, and professional. His knowledge of the law is excellent. His analysis is extremely detailed.’
Jason Evans-Tovey –Crown Office Chambers ‘Jason is very good. He sees the big picture from very early on and gives confident and robust advice.’  
Rónán Hanna – Atkin Chambers ‘Ronan's ability to understand incredibly complex legal and technical issues in a short space of time is an asset.’
Hugh Jackson –Selborne Chambers 
Justin Kitson –Selborne Chambers ‘He has excellent written skills and he’s a really good team player. Justin is extremely thorough and he masters the details of a case very quickly.’  
Katie Powell –Atkin Chambers
Dan Stacey –Hailsham Chambers ‘Dan offers a wealth of knowledge. He provides insightful and pragmatic advice while also taking the client’s wider objectives into account. His bedside manner with clients is second to none.’
David Thomas –2 Temple Gardens ‘David is an exceptional barrister. He is utterly reliable and effective.’
Nik Yeo –Fountain Court Chambers ‘Nik is exceptional at getting into the intricacies of complex disputes at near lightning speed. He crafts persuasive and intricate legal submissions.’
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Ebony Alleyne –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Ebony goes above and beyond in her preparations and attention to detail, particularly in cross-examination. She is also very strategic and highly commercial.’
Nicola Atkins –Crown Office Chambers ‘Nicola is legally and strategically astute with a consistently approachable and composed manner. Nicola's pleadings are always of the highest caliber.’
Michael Bowmer –4 New Square ‘Michael is an extremely capable and professional barrister, who is a leader in the area of solicitors defence work.’
Nicholas Broomfield –4 New Square ‘He is an excellent tactician and offers sound commercial advice. He is very good on paper and an excellent advocate on his feet. He is really tenacious in cross-examination.’
Suzanne Chalmers –Crown Office Chambers ‘She is extremely clear and straightforward. Her advice is very sound and well thought through.’
Lucy Colter –4 New Square ‘She has a very good knowledge of professional negligence and professional indemnity issues for a range of professionals.’
Omar Eljadi –Atkin Chambers ‘Omar is easy to work with and responsive to those instructing him.  He is patient and conscientious in his work.’
James Goudkamp – 7 King’s Bench Walk
Doré Green – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Doré is meticulous in his preparation and provides first-class advice on highly technical disputes.’
Chris Greenwood –4 New Square ‘Chris has a great work ethic, an eye for detail, and works well as a part of a team. His advocacy is concise and effective. He is one of the leading junior barristers in his field.’
Edward Harrison –Brick Court Chambers ‘He is simply brilliant on audit negligence claims. He is increasingly well known and universally respected across the market.’
Simon Henderson –4 Pump Court
Matthew Jackson –Hailsham Chambers
Saleem Khalid – Deka Chambers ‘Saleem is always willing to go the extra mile. He is very responsive and extremely commercial. He is very effective in mediations.’
Kyle Lawson –Brick Court Chambers ‘Kyle is a highly charismatic advocate. Thanks to his high intelligence and exceptional insight, he quickly gains the confidence of the court.’
Sarah McCann –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Sarah is hard working, intelligent, and user-friendly.’
Caroline McColgan –Crown Office Chambers ‘She provides good analytical and commercial advice. She is very much a team player and always happy to help. Her written work is excellent.’
Joshua Munro –Hailsham Chambers ‘His advice is fearless and commercially very sound. Clients find him very easy to engage with.’
Andrew Nicol –4 New Square ‘His paperwork is excellent. He is responsive and insightful, coming up with neat responses to the issues.’
Thomas Ogden –4 New Square ‘He is a fantastic advocate. He is great barrister to work with.’
Elizabeth Ovey –Radcliffe Chambers ‘She has excellent technical knowledge of her sector as well as a calm and reassuring manner.’
James Sharpe   - 3 Verulam Buildings ‘He is well prepared, client friendly, and gives sound advice.’
Ben Smiley –4 New Square ‘Ben gives extremely competent advice. He is a fearsome advocate that the judges like. There is no aspect to professional liability that he is not capable of giving high quality advice on.’  
Jonathan Steinert –Henderson Chambers
Kate Vaughan-Neil –4 Pump Court ‘Kate is a master strategist and very easy to work with.’
Benjamin Wood –4 New Square ‘He is a great strategist. He is really user-friendly and instills great confidence with the client. He is concise and persuasive in court. Ben is a real pleasure to work with.’
Luke Wygas –4 Pump Court ‘He is particularly good in adjudications. He has an innate understanding of complex engineering issues.’  
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Tom Asquith –4 New Square 'He is an excellent advocate. He is confident, impressive, and measured in his delivery. Tom is also very responsive and excellent with clients.'
Tom Bell – Gatehouse Chambers ‘He’s a fantastic team player. He is very cool and calm. His written work is especially excellent in submissions, which is incredibly helpful as it feels as if the judge is already with you.’
Elizabeth Boon –Crown Office Chambers ‘Elizabeth is absolutely tenacious and her advocacy is exceptional.’
Paul Bury –Keating Chambers 'An impressive junior.'
Nicholas Collings –Atkin Chambers
Thomas Crangle  – 4 Pump Court ‘He is commercial and good with clients. He presents written and oral arguments clearly.’
Daniel Edmonds – Fountain Court Chambers
Benjamin Fowler –4 New Square ‘He is very bright and technically strong. He gets on well with the clients and is a delight to work with.’
John Greenbourne –Crown Office Chambers ‘He is thorough. His documents are without fault and he is very good on his feet.’ 
Richard Harrison –Devereux
Stephen Innes –4 New Square ‘He has excellent attention to detail. His drafting is excellent and he’s a very good advocate.’    
Anthony Jones –4 New Square ‘Anthony is a polished and accomplished advocate. His oral advocacy is persuasive, and his written work is first-class. He is a pleasure to work with.’
Christopher Knowles –Fountain Court Chambers  'A very diligent junior.'
Nico Leslie –Fountain Court Chambers
Marc Lixenberg –Atkin Chambers ‘His knowledge of the issues in dispute are exceptional. Marc's technical ability is akin to experts in the field.’
Pippa Manby –4 New Square ‘She is bright and works exceptionally hard.’ 
William Moffett –Radcliffe Chambers ‘He is great with clients. His writing is very clear and concise.’
Edmund Neuberger –Atkin Chambers ‘Edmund is easy to work with and extremely responsive. He adopts a hands-on approach and simplifies the entire process for those working with him.’
Niamh O’Reilly – Hailsham Chambers ‘Niamh is phenomenally bright and well able to deal with the most complex cases. She is enjoyable to work with too.’
Paul Parker –4 New Square ‘He is a truly spellbinding advocate. He is politely devastating in cross-examination.’ 
Nicholas Pilsbury –Hailsham Chambers ‘He gives clear, commercial advice and is great with the clients. He is an excellent and persuasive advocate.’
James Purchas –4 Pump Court ‘James is extremely bright. He is collaborative and works brilliantly as part of a team. He is a very strong advocate.’
Richard Sage –Crown Office Chambers ‘Richard is very easy to work with, clever, and hardworking. His written work is very clear and is a very good strategic thinker.’  
Sophie Shaw –Brick Court Chambers ‘Sophie is brilliant. She has a very sharp legal mind.’
Tom Shepherd –4 New Square ‘Tom is a fantastic advocate. His cross-examination is outstanding. Tom is trusted, knowledgeable and sensible.’
Carlo Taczalski –Crown Office Chambers ‘Carlo is an excellent barrister. He has is bright, hardworking, and a good strategist.’
Jonathan Titmuss –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Jon has a wide appreciation of the commercial issues and is very pragmatic. His advocacy is first-rate, calm, and considered.’
Michael Walsh – Serle Court ‘Michael is a brilliant advocate. He has a highly effective style and is also extremely commercial. He is a very strategic lawyer and always has bigger picture in mind alongside the legal and technical points.’
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Henry Bankes-Jones –Hailsham Chambers ‘He is incredibly knowledgeable and he gives sound commercial advice. He is great with clients and his advocacy is amazing at all levels of hearings.’
Theo Barclay – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Theo’s advocacy is skillful and powerful. His written advice is clear and to the point. He is a joy to work with.’
Natasha Bennett –Fountain Court Chambers
Alexandra Bodnar – Keating Chambers ‘The quality of Alexandra's legal advice is exceptional. She thinks outside the box when identifying solutions, which are often innovative and always sensible. Her approach is commercial and is always in consideration of the client's overarching aims.’
James Bowling –4 Pump Court ‘His intelligence is first-rate. He is meticulous in his preparation. His advocacy is effective, he is good with clients, and he is liked by judges.’
Lucie Briggs –Atkin Chambers ‘Lucie is a formidable advocate with a unique grasp of complex legal and technical issues. She is a delight to work with.’
Brenna Conroy – Keating Chambers ‘Brenna is quick to grasp the issues and intricacies of a case. She is very good with clients and her legal knowledge is excellent.’
Mark Cullen – 4 New Square
Nick Daly – Fountain Court Chambers
Jonathan Dawid –Brick Court Chambers
Jack Dillon –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Jack is thorough, approachable, and excellent both on in writing and on his feet. He is calm, considered, and persuasive.’
David Drake –Serle Court
Alexander Echlin – Hailsham Chambers ‘He is quite simply superb. He gets to the crux of the case in no time at all and his advice is always clear and incisive. He is bright, responsive, and a joy to work with.’
Benjamin Faulkner – Wilberforce Chambers ‘He is very strong in property and pensions-related cases. He is a good team player, who works hard and is painstaking in his attention to detail.’
Helen Galley –XXIV Old Buildings
Daniel Gatty –Gatehouse Chambers ‘He has good attention to detail and is always thoroughly prepared. He builds a good rapport with clients and witnesses.’
Gavin Hamilton –3PB
Michael Harper –Crown Office Chambers ‘Michael is a tenacious barrister. He is incredibly diligent and leaves no stone unturned. He makes even the most difficult issues digestible for clients.’
Emma Healiss –Keating Chambers ‘Emma has strength in construction matters. She is excellent to work with.’
Nicholas Hill –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Nick is exceptionally hardworking and intelligent. He can be relied on to fight his client’s corner with vigour and skill.’
Gideon Scott Holland –Keating Chambers ‘Gideon has exceptional drafting skills. He is very thorough and persuasive.’
Sara Ibrahim – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Sara is a phenomenally talented barrister. Her advice is detailed and thorough. Her central focus is on the client and what they are ultimately trying to achieve. Sara is a strong advocate and a pleasure to work with.’    
David Johnson – Atkin Chambers
Simon Kerry – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Simon is incredibly hardworking and has an excellent grasp of technically complicated issues that arise during construction disputes.’
Timothy Killen – 2 Temple Gardens ‘Tim is a brilliant legal analyst. As an advocate, he mesmerizes judges and arbitrators alike. He has a stellar reputation.’
Gary Lidington –Radcliffe Chambers ‘Gary is professional, tenacious, and a delight to work with. He is a skillful strategist with an eye for detail who brings genuine vision to his cases.’
Patrick Maxwell – Crown Office Chambers ‘He has good attention to detail. He is responsive, collaborative, and very easy to deal with.’
David Mcllroy – Forum Chambers ‘He has an incredible intellect. He is very down to earth and builds an amazing rapport with clients.’
Heather McMahon –Hailsham Chambers ‘Heather is a very intelligent barrister who works extremely well in a team to get the best possible results for her instructing solicitors and clients. Heather is very skillful at drafting documents. She is also a robust and agile advocate.’
George McPherson – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘George is a high-quality all-rounder.’
Jennifer Meech – Serle Court
Martyn Naylor –4 Pump Court ‘His written work is very good. He is a very articulate and smooth advocate.’
James Newman –Selborne Chambers ‘He is down to earth and practical. He's especially good under pressure.’
Rachael O’Hagan –Keating Chambers ‘She is very thorough.’
Francesca O’Neill – Deka Chambers ‘Francesca is a formidable advocate.  She can deal with any curve ball thrown at her with confidence. She is a joy to work with. She is approachable and reassuring with clients.’
Seb Oram –3PB ‘He is very bright and personable. He is easy to deal with. His written communications are clear and persuasive.’
Elaine Palser –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Elaine has a rare expertise in both insolvency and professional negligence.’
Charles Pimlott –Crown Office Chambers ‘Charles is excellent to work with. He is super responsive and always makes himself available. His drafting is first-rate, and his advice on merits and strategy is always spot on.’
Saaman Pourghadiri – 4 New Square Chambers ‘His analysis of the facts and the law is excellent.’
Helen Pugh –Outer Temple Chambers ‘She stands out for her knowledge and ability to think outside of the box. She is incredibly personable.’
Peter Ratcliffe –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Peter is an excellent barrister and an accomplished advocate.’
Adam Rushworth – One Essex Court ‘Adam is forensic in his analysis and delivers clear, effective advice. His advocacy is strong. He is persuasive, efficient, and remains incredibly calm under pressure.’
Theodor van Sante –3 Verulam Buildings
Lucas Fear Segal – 2 Temple Gardens ‘He is a pragmatic analyst and a strong advocate.’
David Sheard –Keating Chambers ‘David is immensely intelligent. He is a gifted and natural draftsman. His advocacy is calm and measured. He is a superb all-rounder.’
Frederick Simpson  – Crown Office Chambers ‘He is an outstanding junior. He is legally and strategically astute with an outstanding eye for detail. He is a real go-to for a junior on construction matters. His style of advocacy is confident and composed.’
Andrew Spencer – Deka Chambers ‘He is extremely knowledgeable about professional indemnity claims. His advice is direct, detailed, and sound. As a person, he is very approachable and has a lovely way about him.’
Jack Steer – 4 New Square Chambers ‘He’s extremely user-friendly and personable. He is very good on his feet and his cross-examination is impressive.’ 
Alicia Tew – Hailsham Chambers ‘Alicia is a careful, thoughtful barrister. Her advice is thorough and well researched.’
Matthew Thorne –4 Pump Court ‘Matthew is exceptionally bright. He has the gift of being able to explain and convey complex legal issues in a persuasive and compelling manner to both clients and the court.’
Simon Williams –Radcliffe Chambers
Harry Wright – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Harry is the consummate barrister. He is a knowledgeable lawyer and his written advocacy is particularly impressive.’
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Richard Anderton –Hailsham Chambers ‘Richard is absolutely thorough and has fine attention to detail. He is also extremely hardworking and a team player in all aspects.’
Simon Arnold – Forum Chambers ‘He has complete command of the law. He is commercially minded and has an excellent eye for detail.’
Stephen Bailey –Hailsham Chambers ‘Stephen is precise and thorough. He is a robust and confident advocate.’  
Mischa Balen –Atkin Chambers
Edward Bennion-Pedley –Selborne Chambers ‘His in-depth knowledge of law is excellent. He is very accessible and a hugely persuasive advocate.’
Christopher Bond –3 Verulam Buildings
Camilla Chorfi –Falcon Chambers
Patrick Clarke –Atkin Chambers
Tom Coulson  – Keating Chambers ‘Tom is very intelligent, great on paper, and is developing into a leading advocate.’
Daniel Crowley –2 Temple Gardens ‘Daniel is always meticulously prepared, both in terms of the law and the nitty gritty details of the case. This enables him to be forensic in his witness examination.’
Hannah Daly – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Hannah is a standout junior. She is extremely clever and would be a fantastic addition to any team.’
Pia Dutton – 3 Verulam Buildings 'Pia has very sound judgement. She understands the most complex legal issues but is also realistic and clear-sighted about where matters are likely to end up. She is very personable, a team player, and very good company.'
Kort Egan  – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Kort's written work is superb. He has a great ability to get on top of complex cases and understands how to value quantum.’
George Eyre – Gatehouse Chambers ‘He has an exemplary knowledge of both the law and of the client's commercial needs. He has an ability to retain, understand, and analyse a huge amount of information.’
Joshua Folkard – Twenty Essex ‘Josh is very responsive, hardworking, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with. He is excellent with clients. He is a very safe pair of hands who does everything one could possibly want of a junior.’
James Frampton – Keating Chambers ‘His key strengths are his oral advocacy, attention to detail, and his knowledge of key case law.’
Jennie Gillies – 4 Pump Court
Richard Hanke –3 Verulam Buildings 
William Harman  – 4 New Square Chambers
James Hatt   – 4 Pump Court ‘His advocacy is smooth, efficient, and incisive, which reflects his powers of analysis and thorough preparation.’
Lisa Lacob  – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Lisa is an excellent advocate and always fights hard for her clients.’
Diarmuid Laffan – 4 New Square Chambers ‘He is exceptionally diligent. He has an engaging and highly persuasive manner in court.’
Michael Levenstein – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Michael has the combination of razor-sharp wit and laser-like focus. He is excellent with clients. He’s an easy choice when looking for a junior who can handle large and complex matters.’
Mek Mesfin – 4 Pump Court ‘He is an excellent advocate. He gets to grips with the pertinent issues and documents quickly. He manages difficult clients with ease.’
David Myhill –Crown Office Chambers ‘David is a highly intelligent and dynamic barrister. He is a delight to work with. He is excellent at drafting and has extraordinary attention to detail.’
Alice Nash –Hailsham Chambers
Peter Oliver – 4 Pump Court ‘Peter has a keen intellect and is a solid choice for construction-related disputes. He is sensible and commercial.’
Laurence Page – 4 Pump Court
Edward Sawyer – Wilberforce Chambers ‘He is an excellent advocate. He explains difficult concepts clearly. He is very pleasant, calm, highly intelligent, and very hardworking.’
Lydia Seymour –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Lydia is very hardworking and has an extremely impressive grasp of the detail and understanding of complex issues. She is superb to work with and brilliant with clients.’
Harry Smith – Keating Chambers ‘Harry is pragmatic and excellent with strategy. He communicates very well with commercial clients. Harry is excellent in court and concisely identifies and navigates the relevant issues.’
Jessica Sutherland – 7 King’s Bench Walk
Adam Temple – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Adam is tactically astute, bright, and user-friendly. He is a very good advocate.’
James Walmsley – Wilberforce Chambers ‘James is an exemplary problem solver, and obviously committed to his client's cause. His written work is clear and thorough, easily digested and appreciated by clients.’
Helena White  – Gatehouse Chambers ‘Helena is a pleasure to instruct. She is highly responsive and personable. Helena is commended for her technical prowess and takes a logical and analytical approach to highly complex issues.’  
Louis Zvesper –Gatehouse Chambers ‘He is excellent at distilling complex legal issues and providing clear and concise advice. He is very responsive and excellent for instructing solicitors to deal with.’

Rising Stars

Toby Chandler – Crown Office Chambers ‘He is very analytical and offers sound commercial advice. His written work is good and he builds a very good rapport with the client.’
Hamish Fraser – Crown Office Chambers ‘He is hardworking, dedicated, and works well under pressure.’
Joshua Griffin – Gatehouse Chambers ‘He is excellent on his feet.  He always prepares thoroughly and takes time to understand the underlying strategy.’
Callum Monro Morrison – Keating Chambers ‘He is very calm, diligent, and bright. He is a delight to have on the team. His pleading and research skills are excellent.’
James Partridge – 2 Temple Gardens ‘He is fantastic to work with. He responds quickly. Clients also find him very user-friendly. He is calm, collected, and well prepared.’
Henk Soede     – Crown Office Chambers  ‘Henk is excellent, pragmatic, and concise in his advice.’
Tom Stafford – Hailsham Chambers ‘Tom is always at hand to deal with complex points. He is incredibly helpful and his drafting skills are very good. He is a safe pair of hands.’

Professional negligence in London Bar

4 New Square Chambers


4 New Square Chambers continues to be one of the most prominent sets on the market for professional liability matters with a strong bench strength across both silks and juniors. Ben Elkington KC and Anthony Jones are acting for the defendant in HMRC v Ernst & Young, which explores important legal points surrounding the duty of care owed by tax advisors to HMRC. Neil Hext KC and Hannah Daly act for the claimants, while Jamie Smith KC and Miles Harris represent the defendant in Manchester Property Development Holdings Ltd v Kuit Steinart Levy LLP, a case concerning alleged negligent advice given by a firm of solicitors in relation to a revolving finance facility. Shail Patel KC took silk in March 2024. Alongside Ben Hubble KC, Patel has been instructed in Peter Breitenback & Ors v Canaccord Genuity regarding a high-value tax and investment negligence claim against a Canadian wealth management company. Isabel Barter joined the set from 2 Temple Gardens in December 2023. The professional negligence offering is also strengthened by the addition of Jack Steer, who joined from Hailsham Chambers in January 2024.

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‘James Barass and James Whitmore very helpful and proactive.’

‘Dennis Peck is excellent and always accommodating.’

‘They are the pre-eminent set for professional liability.’

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4 Pump Court


4 Pump Court has extensive experience handling professional liability matters in the UK as well as those connected with the Middle East. The set has a particular strength in handing claims with the construction and engineering sector. Rachel Ansell KC leads the team acting for Kingspan in Shepherd Construction Limited v Kingspan Limited & Others, a complex claim brought by the main contractor against twenty-four defendants in relation to the design and construction of multiple cladding systems – Lynne McCafferty is representing another defendant. Simon Hale is instructed to act for WSP Ltd in Avantage (Cheshire) Limited v GB Building Solutions Ltd, a case arising out the destruction of a care home due to a fire. Fiona Sinclair KC has since retired from practice.

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‘Sam Penny is excellent.’

‘A strong clerking team including Carl Wall, Paul Bloxham, and Sam Penny. They are always looking to provide solutions and accommodate requests wherever possible.’

‘The clerks are top notch. In particular, Billy Griffiths is very responsive and commercial.’

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Brick Court Chambers


Considered to be ‘excellent at high-level professional liability work’, Brick Court Chambers excels at handling complex claims, with many recent cases arising from major audit scandals. Thomas Plewman KC, for the auditors is against Simon Salzedo KC, for the claimants, in NMC v Ernst & Young, a large claim concerning the auditor’s alleged negligence in its failure to uncover the fraud that led to the financial collapse of NMC Health, a Middle Eastern hospital operator. Being led by Salzedo KC, Kyle Lawson is involved in Joint-Stock Company Commercial Bank “PrivatBank” v PwC, a high-value case against PwC for allegedly negligent audits which did not identify large-scale fraud on the part of the bank’s Ukrainian oligarch former owner. Described as ‘a great leader with a great courtroom presence’, Tim Lord KC has experience acting on large claims such as Loreley Financing 30 v Credit Suisse, a case concerning structured finance.

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‘The clerking team is first-rate, particularly Jo Francis is incredibly responsive and easy to deal with.’

‘They have excellent clerks, who are always responsive and helpful.’

‘They are very competent.’

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Fountain Court Chambers


Fountain Court Chambers offers a broad range of expertise in the field of professional liability. Members of the set are frequently instructed in cases relating to professionals in the legal and financial sectors. Anneliese Day KC stands out for her expertise with claims relating to tax advice and allegedly negligent audits. Bankim Thanki KC brings his banking litigation expertise to his professional negligence practice; he was recently involved in Farol Holdings Limited and others v Clydesdale Bank PLC, National Australia Bank Limited, a complex class action case centering around tailored business loans where the claimants alleged negligence, misrepresentation, and breach of contract. James Duffy KC took silk in March 2024.

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‘Sian Huckett is very responsive and helpful when it comes to managing client expectations.’

‘Fountain Court is a go-to set for solicitor regulatory work and professional negligence.’

‘They provide excellent service.’

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Hailsham Chambers


Considered to be ‘one of the standout chambers for professional indemnity work’, Hailsham Chambers is highly experienced with handling professional negligence claims across a variety of sectors such as legal, finance, and property. Michael Pooles KC successfully acted for DWF and its insurers in King v DWF, which alleged a dishonest settlement was conducted by the solicitors. Imran Benson is instructed to act for the defendant in Skykomish v Gerald Eve, a case revolving around a valuation dispute of a block of student flats in Aberdeen. Simon Wilton KC was appointed silk in March 2024. Described as ‘an excellent lawyer and advocate’, Wilton has extensive capabilities, handing a variety of negligence claims against solicitors. Deputy senior clerk Michael Kilbey retired in January 2024.

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‘The clerks are very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. Stephen Smith and Stuart Paley are brilliant.’

‘Hailsham Chambers boasts an extremely effective clerking team. In particular, Stuart Paley stands out.’

‘A very friendly and experienced team of clerks who are able to direct work to the appropriate counsel. The clerks are all supportive and responsive to deadlines.’

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3 Verulam Buildings


3 Verulam Buildings is ‘an excellent set’ with a particular strength in handling professional negligence matters within the financial sector. George Mcpherson is acting for a property company in the case of Freehold Managers (Nominees) Ltd v JB Leitch, in which the claimant is trying to recover damages in negligence from a firm of solicitors. Hefin Rees KC has extensive experience handling claims against accountants, banks, investment advisors, and hedge fund managers. Led by Andrew Onslow KC, Lisa Lacob represented a large group of claimants against Clydesdale Bank and National Australia Bank in a high-value claim arising out of the sale of tailored business loans, which included elements of negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation. Richard Hanke was also involved in the case, forming part of the team that defended Clydesdale Bank against the claims.

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‘Richard Ansell is always very approachable and responsive.’

‘Stephen Penson and Florence Sharpe are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Richard Ansell is an excellent clerk to work with.’

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7 King's Bench Walk


7 King’s Bench Walk is highly skilled in handling claims relating to auditors, accountants, tax liability, and insurance coverage disputes. With decades of experience in the field, Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC represented the claimant in Carillion v KPMG, a case concerning KPMG’s audits of the construction and outsourcing company, which fell into compulsory liquidation in January 2018. Harry Wright was instructed on behalf of Edge Brokers in ABN Amro v RSA and Edge in a multi-million pound claim alleging insurance broker negligence. Wright was also involved, alongside Sabben-Clare KC in Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP, in which he acted for a building society in a claim against its auditor. The ‘highly intelligent’ Josephine Higgs KC is also noted for her experience with handling high-value professional negligence claims in the financial sector.

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‘Eddie Johns is always very responsive and helpful.’

‘The clerks, in particular Declan Gray and Sean Hulbert, are responsive and easy to deal with.’

‘The clerks are excellent, especially Gary Rose.’

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Atkin Chambers


Atkin Chambers continues to be a go-to set for professional negligence within the construction sector. Members of chambers have extensive experience advising and representing clients in cases alleging professional negligence against architects, building contractors, and surveyors. Katie Powell and Max Twivy are involved in the high-profile construction case Shepherd Construction v Kingspan and Others, in which they are instructed on behalf of one of the defendants, Leach Rhodes Walker LLP - the case concerns the cladding installed on a mixed-use development in Colindale - Dominique Rawley KC and Peter Land are are among many other members who have also been involved in cases concerning cladding. Camille Slow KC and Jennifer Jones KC took silk in March 2024. Slow KC is experienced with navigating complex claims involving multiple parties, while Jones KC is ‘a very talented barrister’ who regularly handles fire protection cases.

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‘‘Rob Bryant is very client friendly and helpful.’

‘Andy Burrows, Justin Wilson and David Barnes are a formidable clerking team at the top of their game.’

‘Matthew Ashman is outstanding.’

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Crown Office Chambers


Crown Office Chambers has a broad professional negligence practice that includes claims against construction professionals, accountants, lawyers, insurance brokers, and tax advisors. Ben Quiney KC is acting for the professional indemnity insurers of the architect in Shepherd Construction Limited v Dunnett Craven and CBRE, a complex dispute centering around cladding and fire safety concerns. Described as ‘a master tactician’, Daniel Shapiro KC led Carlo Taczalski in Henry Boot Developments v Burnley Wilson Fish, in which they defended a quantity surveyor. Andrew Rigney KC has extensive experience with professional liability matters in the construction sector; he is actively involved in ongoing civil litigation arising out of the Grenfell Tower fire. Anna Laney KC was appointed silk in March 2024.

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‘The clerks are excellent. Steve Purse leads the professional negligence team and is always very easy to deal with.’

‘Steve Purse is superb.’

‘They have significant strength in depth in most areas, including construction and professional negligence.’

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Gatehouse Chambers


Housing ‘a range of very good juniors’, Gatehouse Chambers handles a breadth of professional negligence claims, including matters relating to property transactions, construction, and financial services. Nigel Jones KC and Sarah McCann were instructed to act for the claimant in Enterprise Insurance Company Plc (in liquidation) v EY Limited, a high-value case alleging negligence on behalf of the auditors. Daniel Gatty and Jack Dillon are both experienced property litigators who also handle professional liability cases within the sector. Michael Wheater KC was appointed silk in March 2024. Wheater’s professional negligence practice is complemented by his expertise in construction; one of his recent cases was OCL Facades v Absolute Insurance Brokers in which he represented a specialist cladding contractor in a claim against its insurance broker.

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‘The clerking at Gatehouse is very good. Adam Macdonald, Amy McClean, and Patrick Sarson are particularly impressive.’

‘James Duncan-Hartill is excellent.’

‘Gatehouse has a range of very good juniors.’

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Keating Chambers


With its ‘formidable bench strength across the construction and engineering sector’, Keating Chambers continues to be a go-to set for professional liability matters relating to cladding, defective designs, and fire safety issues. Jonathan Selby KC is instructed in a claim against an architect as well as a design and building contractor concerning a defective care home that needed to be demolished and rebuilt. Samuel Townend KC is acting for the architect in Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd v Sheppard Robson Ltd, a case centering around fire safety defects that affect more than a hundred residential units in Woolwich. Tom Owen KC took silk in March 2024; he will be leading the team for the defendant in the case of One Hyde Park v Laing O’Rourke, which concerns the design and installation of pipework in One Hyde Park.

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‘Paul Adams, James Luxmoore, and Robert Garvan are always polite, very helpful, and proactive.’

‘They have a broad range of construction specialists.’

‘They have formidable bench strength across the construction and engineering sector. They have a great mix of juniors and KCs.’

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Wilberforce Chambers


Wilberforce Chambers undertake a variety of professional indemnity cases, including claims against barristers, solicitors, accountants, surveyors, and insurance brokers. Paul Newman KC is involved with the case of Royal College of Midwives v Walkers Solicitors, a claim arising out of a breach of duty against the solicitors of the trustees of a pension scheme. Edward Sawyer is representing a firm of solicitors in Re Wandel, a multi-party claim arising out of the administration of a pension scheme. In the case of Skykomish v Gerald Eve, Jonathan Seitler KC is instructed on behalf of Skykomish Ltd in a multi-million claim alleging the negligent valuation of student accommodation.

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‘A very efficient operation. Conor Michaels and Stewart Cameron are always helpful and responsive.’

‘This set continues to have impressive strength advising on professional negligence claims, particularly in the chancery and pensions fields.’

‘An excellent service from the senior clerks.’

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2 Temple Gardens


2 Temple Gardens has experience bringing and defending claims against a variety of professional such as surveyors, architects, solicitors, and construction professionals. Charles Dougherty KC successfully represented a silk against allegations of negligence and costs fraud. Led by Dougherty, Timothy Killen is instructed to act for a large retail group in the Middle East in a claim against insurance brokers for business interruption losses arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Doré Green regularly handles professional liability cases arising within the construction sector; he recently acted in the case of London Borough of Hillingdon v Paradigm Homes and Others, which concerned the development and fire safety strategy of Packet Boat House.

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‘The clerks are always quick to respond and go that extra mile to provide assistance. In particular, Lee Tyler is always very helpful.’

‘Billy Hammonds is superb.’

‘Ben White is a particularly strong clerk. He works quickly and efficacity with both clients and barristers.’

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Deka Chambers


Deka Chambers has experience handling a range of professional liability matters, including claims against insurance brokers, solicitors, surveyors, and accountants. With his expertise in the construction sector, Saleem Khalid is acting for a housing association in a claim involving property defects. Described as a ‘formidable advocate’, Francesca O’Neill appeared in the case of Bijlani v Browne Jacobson, The Medical Protection Society & Ors, in which she was successful in getting the negligence claim against a firm of solicitors struck out.

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‘They have an increasing expertise in professional negligence work.’

‘They are a great set with a good depth of talent.’

‘Deka is an excellent chambers and its barristers are very generous with their time.’

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Outer Temple Chambers


Outer Temple Chambers is especially skilled with navigating professional negligence claims arising out of pension schemes. Nicholas Hill has a wealth of experience with professional liability cases in both the pensions and the financial services sector, including matters relating to negligent tax advice as well as claims against actuaries and solicitors. With more than three decades of experience, Andrew Spink KC is an expert with handling high-value claims concerning pension schemes. Lydia Seymour recently acted in Avon Cosmetics Ltd v Dalriada Trustees & Anr, a case concerning the validity of a negligent amendment to a pension scheme.

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‘Matt Sale and Sam Carter are excellent clerks.’

‘They offer an efficiently run service. Lexie Johnson, in particular, is very helpful.’

‘This set has an increasingly impressive strength regarding pensions disputes, including associated professional negligence claims.’

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Radcliffe Chambers


Radcliffe Chambers handles professional negligence claims arising out of property transactions, the financial services sector, and the administration of pension funds. Described as ‘responsive, reliable, and professional’, Peter Dodge is instructed on behalf of the claimants in a case centering around negligence in relation to an investment scheme. Gary Lidington is acting the administrators of two peer-to-peer lenders in a claim against property valuers - at issue is if the claimants, as distinct from underlying investors - suffered losses.

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‘Callum Clark is helpful and responsive. He is an asset to Radcliffe Chambers.’

‘Lee Wright and Callum Clark are highly responsive, friendly, and a pleasure to deal with. They are proactive in offering solutions and leave you with the sense that nothing is too much trouble.’

‘They have a fantastic clerking team. Lee Wright and Callum Clark stand out as particularly good. They are responsive, commercial, and always willing to help.’

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Serle Court


Serle Court has in-depth experience acting in claims against an array of professionals such as auditors, tax advisors, accountants, and lawyers. Daniel Lightman KC is acting for the claimant against his conveyancing solicitors in the case of Mahdavi and UKRD (Pelham Place) Ltd v Sterling Avram LLP and Healys Solicitors, in which the claimant alleged that his solicitors, after being transferred £7m to purchase a house in South Kensington, transferred the funds to another firm of solicitors which, instead of acting for the seller, was infiltrated by fraudsters. Michael Walsh is skilled in navigating professional negligence allegations connected to the real estate sector, while Jennifer Meech has expertise in handling claims arising out of failed investment schemes.

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‘The clerks are very user-friendly. Nicholas Hockney and Steven Whitaker are extremely professional.’

‘They are a great set with strength and depth in commercial litigation, insolvency, professional negligence, and corporate law.’

‘Serle Court is has become more prominent in the professional negligence field over the last few years.’