Professional Negligence

Jonathan Gaisman KC displays particular strength in handling professional negligence claims in the financial sector, most often those of especially high worth or exposure. He has handled a number of very substantial auditors' negligence claims and is also known for his extremely strong insurance practice.

"When he takes on a case he obliterates the opposition."

"His attention to detail is second to none, as is his legal analysis."

Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC is a well-respected silk who has developed an established presence in the professional negligence field alongside her broad commercial practice. She has developed a particularly strong practice acting in audit negligence claims.

"She is excellent - she has a very sure touch and is brilliant with clients."

"She is really, really strong."

James Brocklebank KC is noted for his professional negligence and insurance expertise, and regularly handles major claims relating to insurance brokers, financial advisers and accountants. He is experienced in cases with an international element.

"James is much on the client's wavelength; he is very much understanding of what we want to achieve and is very clever."

"There is very little to fault with James; he is extremely acute in his thinking and so well prepared. On top of his material, James presents extremely well. He is not pushy but commands respect."

"He's very strong on accounting and auditors' claims. The default person to go to in order to make weaker arguments look very good."

Harry Wright is an intellectual and creative barrister who has appeared in a number of highly significant cases in the professional negligence field. He has strong experience in claims relating to auditors.

"Harry has the extraordinary ability to get on with clients and solicitors. He is good at communicating advice, developing a relationship of trust when delivering news, good or bad."

"Harry is a very good junior. He can charm the pants off a judge and is very good in cross-examination."

Michael Ryan is valued for his advice on high-profile negligence issues across a comprehensive array of professions, including solicitors and auditors. He focuses on claims with an element of fraud and those arising out of commercial transactions. He has appeared at all levels of the court system in complex and high-value litigation, including before the Supreme Court.

"He is very easy to work with, on the ball and responsive."

"He is incredibly sharp."

"He is a thorough and intellectual but practical lawyer."

Josephine Higgs KC has a very impressive professional negligence practice which sees her acting in high-profile, high-value financial sector negligence cases. Higgs's cases often involve auditors and brokers.

"Jo is extremely knowledgeable. She is incredible at getting on top of the detail in a short period of time, and has a brilliant balance between a great understanding of the law and commerciality."

"Jo is a pleasure to work with in every aspect. She always makes you feel like she is on top of the detail and never leaves a stone unturned."

Ralph Morley has a growing professional negligence practice, having acted in a number of complex and high-profile professional negligence cases.

"One of the most accomplished juniors I've ever worked with, he's easy to deal with and an excellent team player."

"Ralph is very effective, I would instruct him again."