Professional Negligence
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Western (Bar)
Band 1
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Guildhall Chambers is well regarded for its representation of clients in professional negligence claims involving solicitors, accountants, architects and surveyors. The set's areas of strength include claims arising in the financial services context, including those concerning independent financial advice, and financial product mis-selling. Guildhall's barristers are also able to advise on insolvency and liquidation matters such as Henderson & Jones v Ross & Others, a misfeasance claim against the former directors of a cosmetic surgery. One client describes it as "a very impressive team of very bright and hard-working senior juniors and junior barristers who all have their particular areas of specialism."
The joint senior practice managers are Stephen Arnold and Caroline Evans.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have a strong relationship with the clerks, who are very good and very helpful."
"We have a strong relationship with the clerks, who are very good and very helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Hugh Sims KC is a leading barrister for advising claimants on professional negligence mattersagainst solicitors, surveyors, accountants and construction companies. He receives instructions both locally and nationally.
"Hugh is exceptional in every way. He is particularly calm and effective in court, even in the most challenging of circumstances."
"Hugh is a Supreme Court veteran, a fact which speaks for itself."
James Wibberley offers skilful representation of claimants and defendants inclaims involving solicitors, surveyors, financial advisers andinsurance brokers.
"James wears his intelligence easily. He is a pleasure to deal with and is particularly calm and effective in court."
"James is quick-witted, reassuring, helpful and resourceful."
Jay Jagasia is increasingly well known for his helpful and thorough advice in professional negligence claims. He has a notable practice generally concerning property matters and taking in claims against solicitors, insurance brokers and surveyors.
"Jay is very confident and knows the authorities like the back of his hand. He doesn't seem to get flustered easily."
"Jay is formidable. He's got it all."
Holly Doyle has an established practice in professional negligence arising in various circumstances, including financial services mis-selling and insolvency. She has strong knowledge in respect of claims brought against solicitors, accountants and IFAs.
"Holly is very on top of it and puts a huge amount of work in."