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Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Crown Office Chambers has notable areas of focus within the professional negligence field, including claims against solicitors and those involving financial, insurance and construction professionals. The barristers have recently participated in prominent cases such as the Ingenious litigation. Other notable cases have contributed to the case law on solicitors' duties to litigation funders, and the measure of loss when a building surveyor misses a defect. Members of the set have appeared recently in litigation related to the collapse of Axiom Ince. One interviewee comments: "Their counsel have always delivered to a high standard. They are specialists in the field, and this is clearly demonstrated by the work produced and advice provided."

Steve Purse is the senior insurance and professional liability clerk.

Strengths

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Steve Purse is the best in the business.

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Steve Purse is a paragon of clerking.

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I have found the Crown Office clerks responsive and supportive. That makes me a very happy customer!

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Notable Practitioners

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Ivor Collett
1
Band 1

Ivor Collett is a well-regarded barrister who regularly handles negligence claims relating to professionals in the construction and legal sectors. Additionally, he has considerable insurance expertise and regularly acts for insurers, as well as defendants in professional indemnity litigation. He also sits as an adjudicator.

Ivor Collett stands out for this area. He has worked on some very notable cases and handles difficult clients well. He delivers confident advocacy which is concise and impressive.

Ivor Collett is solid and did a great job for me on a long trial. He's calm and collected.

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Daniel Shapiro
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Daniel Shapiro
2
Band 2

Daniel Shapiro KC handles a broad spectrum of professional negligence cases that concern the actions and advice of lawyers, surveyors and insurance brokers, among others. He is able to act for both claimants and defendants, and has experience in the Supreme Court and other appellate courts. He also demonstrates proficiency in large group actions.

Daniel Shapiro KC is an excellent all-rounder - he gives quality advice, he's user-friendly and he's great with clients.

He's quite punchy, confident, clever and has good judgement. He's also very client-focused. Written work is of the highest order and he's a super nice guy as well.

Daniel Shapiro KC is amazing. He's very clever, robust and gets the balance right between smarts and aggression.

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Ben Quiney
3
Band 3

Ben Quiney KC acts in claims against a wide range of professionals, including accountants, tax advisers and solicitors. His experience extends to claims of negligence in the construction industry.

Ben Quiney KC is hugely competent. He's very multifaceted and a really impressive guy. He's brilliant at cross-examination, good with clients and organised.

Ben is very calm and measured and has a good eye for detail. He's excellent on his feet and very adaptable.

Ben Quiney KC is very good.

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Jason Evans-Tovey
3
Band 3

Jason Evans-Tovey regularly advises on matters arising from insurance disputes, including both property damage and professional negligence claims. He is frequently instructed in cases concerning a range of professionals, including valuers, solicitors, financial advisers and planning consultants. He benefits from a strong scientific background in his handling of technical matters.

Jason Evans-Tovey is very robust, clever and a tough opponent.

Jason is an excellent advocate. He knows where a claim is going and how best to get there.

Jason Evans-Tovey is a formidable opponent and a nice guy outside of court.

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Elizabeth Boon
4
Band 4

Elizabeth Boon is particularly noted for her expertise in insurance broker negligence and is in demand for cases arising from underlying construction claims.

Elizabeth is really good.

Elizabeth Boon has been impressive and did a solid job on a difficult case.

Elizabeth Boon is a superb junior who is very user-friendly and commercial, excellent on her feet and a standout for her level of call.

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Nicola Atkins
4
Band 4

Professional negligence is just one of the areas Nicola Atkins specialises in. Her practice has a particular focus on claims involving solicitors, surveyors and accountants.

Nicola Atkins is an excellent advocate and can make clients and witnesses feel at ease in the lead up to trial. She has a commanding and persuasive presence in court.

Nicola's advice is focused as well as being mindful of the commercial aspects of litigation.

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Michael Harper
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Up and Coming

Michael Harper acts for both claimants and defendants across a range of professional negligence settings. He is experienced in acting before High Courts including the Technology and Construction Court, the Chancery Division of the High Court and the Commercial Court.

Michael Harper is technically brilliant and very easy to work with. A go-to for particularly complex issues.

Michael is super bright but also knows how to apply it. He's very user-friendly and available. He manages to carry a lot in his head and produces excellent written work.

Michael Harper is technically excellent. He's a superstar who performs far beyond his call.

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London (Bar)

Professional Negligence
Daniel Shapiro KC
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Daniel Shapiro KC
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Band 2
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Ben Quiney KC
3
Band 3
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Professional Negligence
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Ivor Collett
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Band 1
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Jason Evans-Tovey
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Band 3
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Elizabeth Boon
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Band 4
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Nicola Atkins
4
Band 4
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Michael Harper
U
Up and Coming
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