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Exchange Chambers

Professional Negligence

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Professional Negligence - Northern (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Exchange Chambers is a prominent commercial set on the Northern Circuit. It houses barristers who possess noteworthy expertise in professional negligence claims brought against solicitors, accountants and independent financial advisers. The chambers' areas of focus include matters arising from the handling of insolvencies and general business advice and services. In the past year, the set has been instructed in notable case arising against the claimants former solicitor due to a defective contractual arrangement sale of their business. A solicitor states: "Exchange have great expertise in professional negligence and insurance disputes, offering very strong counsel."

The chambers director is Nick Buckley.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks at Exchange are very good: they are efficient, go the extra mile, and know what they are doing.

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  • The clerks are very helpful with any enquiries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • George Rowell
    George Rowell

    George Rowell

    George Rowell is a well-regarded barrister who specialises in professional negligence disputes. He is particularly experienced in claims against accountants and tax advisers.

    • George's written work is very good, providing detailed and thorough advice. Furthermore, he is very user-friendly.

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    • George is extremely thorough and does excellent work; he has an eye for the detail.

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    • George is very good on both tax and solicitor negligence claims.

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  • James Malam
    James Malam

    James Malam

    James Malam is a commercial barrister whose practice takes in complex professional negligence work concerning legal or financial advice, as well as insolvencies and related matters.

    • James is very good to work with, providing extremely good analysis of complex issues.

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Ranked Barristers at Exchange Chambers (2)

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