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Professional Negligence

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Guildhall Chambers
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3PB
St John's Chambers

Leading Silks

Hugh Sims KC – Guildhall Chambers

Leading Juniors

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John Dickinson – St John’s Chambers ‘John is thorough and careful, delivering robust and practical advice. He is a very able and determined advocate.’ 
Jay Jagasia – Guildhall Chambers ‘Jay's drafting is excellent, as is his knowledge of the authorities. He is a real star.’
James Pearce-Smith – St John’s Chambers ‘James' technical expertise is beyond measure, as is his ability to deal with complex issues. He leaves no stone unturned and is prepared for anything thrown at him.’ 
Richard Whitehouse – 3PB ‘Richard has a cool head and gives comprehensive and robust advice to commercial clients succinctly and persuasively.’ 
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Christopher Edwards – 3PB ‘Christopher is a very effective and measured advocate. He grasps issues quickly and is extremely thorough.’
Joss Knight – St John’s Chambers ‘Joss is skilled, clear-headed, and technically strong. His advice is always well-structured and thorough.’ 
Oliver Manley – Guildhall Chambers
John Virgo – Guildhall Chambers
Alexander Whatley - 3PB 'Alex is affable and articulate, and his paperwork is prompt.'
James Wibberley – Guildhall Chambers ‘James is a sharp and persuasive advocate who is a strong all-rounder.’ 

Professional negligence in Regional Bar

Guildhall Chambers


Guildhall Chambers has extensive experience in handling professional negligence for both claimants and defendants across the financial and legal sectors. Hugh Sims KC recently acted for multiple investors who suffered losses from failed investments in unregulated property development schemes in the case KVB Consultants Ltd & Others v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd & Others. Among other key contacts at the set, James Wibberley is very experienced in handling professional negligence claims, mainly against solicitors, accountants, and construction professionals.

Les références

‘Joe Stayte and Stephen Arnold run the team very well.’ 

‘The clerks are easy to deal with and always willing to assist. Stephen Arnold is excellent.’

‘Guildhall Chambers is the strongest set in the Western Bar.’ 

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3PB


3PB offers ‘a wide range of skill sets’ handling contentious and non-contentious matters concerning commercial, financial services, insurance, and legal services. Richard Whitehouse has longstanding experience in professional negligence claims against solicitors, surveyors, architects, accountants and brokers. Christopher Edwards and Alexander Whatley regularly appear in courts on behalf of both claimants and defendants.

Les références

‘The clerks are extremely considerate and polite. Abi Griffin is knowledgeable.’ 

‘Matt Scanlan and Joe Townsend are helpful.’ 

‘Clerks are friendly and responsive and very easy to deal with.’

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St John's Chambers


St John’s Chambers specialises in advising on professional negligence claims brought against a wide range of individuals, including architects, builders, solicitors, surveyors, auditors and accountants. John Dickinson has extensive expertise in handling claims emerging from commercial practices. James Pearce-Smith continues to act for both claimants and defendants in professional negligence matters, with a particular focus on lender-side claims. Joss Knight is instructed on behalf of insurers, claimants and defendants in disputes, mainly against solicitors, architects, and construction professionals.

Les références

‘Clerks go out of their way to assist. Of particular note are Paul Bennett, Paul Nuttall, Simon Lyons, Elizabeth Champion and Rob Bocock.’

‘The clerks are exceptional and second to none. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall, and Rob Bocock are excellent, helpful, and incredible at what they do.’

‘Simon Lyons and Paul Bennett stand out.’

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