Motor Insurance Fraud
UK Bar Guide 2025 : All Circuits
Band 2
Email address
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(0161) 214 6000Chambers Review
Deans Court Chambers contains "excellent and highly skilled counsel, who are able to handle high-value fraud claims with varying degrees of concerns," acting for both claimants and defendants across the breadth of motor fraud cases. Members are frequently sought out to handle matters involving complex factual and legal questions and arguments of fundamental dishonesty. The set offers further capabilities in contempt of court proceedings. Members acted for the defendant in Goodwin v Muller UK, where the claim was dismissed as fundamentally dishonest.
Matthew Gibbons is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at Deans Court Chambers could not be more helpful."
"The responsiveness of clerks is head and shoulders above all other chambers."
"The clerks at Deans Court Chambers could not be more helpful."
"The responsiveness of clerks is head and shoulders above all other chambers."
Notable Practitioners
James Hogg's civil litigation practice covers cases involving alleged fundamental dishonesty. He acts for insurers defending claims arising from road traffic collisions.
"James offers exceptional analytical skills, having the ability to pull together large pieces of information and evidence effectively."
"James is thorough, sensible and offers practical advice. He is a very impressive barrister all round."
James Paterson boasts an impressive track record of achieving findings of fundamental dishonesty in a broad range of motor insurance fraud cases. He is routinely instructed by insurers for the defence of claims involving exaggerated injury, phantom passengers and staged accidents.
"James Paterson is very effective in the area."
Simon McCann is an experienced junior specialising in motor insurance fraud claims. He has advised on all aspects of fraud, including contempt proceedings, and is also deeply involved in assisting insurers and local authorities on how best to investigate and uncover fraud rings. He has notable trial experience.
"Simon is an excellent advocate with strong cross-examination skills required for fraud and dishonesty trials."
"Simon is an outstanding barrister with experience in all aspects of insurance fraud. He is a good advocate and is excellent at cross-examination."