Professional Negligence
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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(020) 7242 6105Chambers Review
Serle Court is a well-respected set which is noted for its representation of accountants, valuers and solicitors in professional negligence claims. The chambers fields particularly strong expertise in matters relating to property, company ownership or the management of trusts. One source praises Serle Court for its "many excellent advocates who contribute exceptional strategic and commercial analysis, as well as excellent legal analysis, to every case." Its barristers represent both claimants and defendants. Recent work highlights include Docklock Ltd v Christo & Co Ltd, an appeal relating to allegations of negligent account management.
The practice directors are Nicholas Hockney and Daniel Wheeler.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a great clerking team, particularly Dan Wheeler, who is always very responsive and helpful."
"The set provides a first-class service."
"The clerks are professional, helpful and always responsive."
"The clerks are responsive and commercial."
"They are a great clerking team, particularly Dan Wheeler, who is always very responsive and helpful."
"The set provides a first-class service."
"The clerks are professional, helpful and always responsive."
"The clerks are responsive and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Jones KC is regularly instructed in professional negligence cases relating to a broad range of business professionals, including accountants, lawyers, company administrators and tax advisers. His practice benefits from his comprehensive understanding of commercial chancery law.
"Philip is user-friendly, responsive and effective."
Daniel Lightman KC offers experience in major professional negligence matters across a broad range of professions, including barristers, solicitors and financial services. He combines this with academic activity, contributing to several reference texts.
"He's able to nimbly deal with challenging clients in a way that maintains confidence in the relationship."
"Daniel is special. He is somebody for whom there is no length that he will not go to find a solution for your problem."
"What is interesting about Daniel is he is willing to take risks for a client and thinks of creative tactical things that a client should consider. He is brave in that way, which adds value."
Ranked Barristers at
Serle Court
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London (Bar)