Professional Negligence
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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4 Pump Court houses highly skilled barristers with notable experience in litigation concerning professionals in the legal, insurance and financial sectors, in addition to its superb expertise in the construction and engineering industries. As with other areas of the set's practice, work with international elements is a particular strength. Members have recently been involved in Sapphire v Peter Lynn & Partners, a case regarding allegedly negligent advice concerning a property sale. On interviewee describes the set as "highly experienced in dealing with complex claims in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court."
The clerking is led by Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"4 Pump Court has fabulous and very responsive clerks who understand the insurance market and the pressures it faces."
"One of the most responsive clerking teams."
"I have always found the clerks to be friendly, responsive and professional."
"4 Pump Court has fabulous and very responsive clerks who understand the insurance market and the pressures it faces."
"One of the most responsive clerking teams."
"I have always found the clerks to be friendly, responsive and professional."
Notable Practitioners
Kate Livesey is a highly regarded barrister who handles a wide array of professional negligence claims, including those brought against insurance brokers, solicitors and many others. A significant amount of her work also comes from the construction sector. She acts in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.
"Kate is an incredibly advocate. Her technical ability and passion is second to none."
"Kate does a significant amount of work, is forensic and knows the law inside out."
Nigel Tozzi KC is a versatile commercial silk who handles a diverse range of professional negligence cases. He regularly acts for major insurers and clients in the financial sector and has expertise in shipping-related disputes. His cases involve a variety of professionals including accountants, solicitors, surveyors and fund managers.
"A class act and loved by clients, Nigel is highly approachable and very thorough."
Simon Hale is a thoroughly respected barrister with a wide-ranging professional negligence practice. His cases relate to various sectors including financial services and matters involving family law.
"Simon provides high-level, nuanced written work which is both commercial and robust."
"His pleadings are good. He takes up good, sensible points."
Aidan Christie KC primarily handles negligence claims relating to the financial and insurance sectors, although he is capable of tackling cases concerning almost every non-medical profession. He regularly acts in high-profile cases, where he represents or opposes professionals including brokers, underwriters, financial advisers, auditors and hedge fund directors.
"Aidan is a real star in insurance coverage disputes; he is flexible, responsive and authoritative."
Michael Douglas KC handles a broad spread of professional negligence matters and has a particular focus on representing construction professionals. He also takes on cases that involve lawyers, valuers and insurance brokers, and is involved in a growing amount of work with international aspects.
"Michael is very personable, good company and also a brain on legs."