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Professional Negligence - Western (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

St John's Chambers is a highly reputable set acting for individuals, solicitors, banks and many others in professional negligence actions. The barristers represent clients in claims relating to the conduct of litigation, probate, conveyancing and independent financial advice. The set can also field strong expertise in actions against valuers and architects. Members recently acted for the claimant in S Notaro v Clive Onions, representing the developer against engineering companies for their design of a surface water scheme in a development in the Somerset Levels. One client sums up the offering as follows: "They have good quality barristers with a proven track record."

Rob Bocock is the practice manager.

Strengths

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The clerking is excellent, the set is modern, approachable and responsive, giving a good choice of barristers.

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The clerking team are always quick to respond, get back with fee estimates, and give good turnaround advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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James Pearce-Smith
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Band 1

James Pearce-Smith is well known for representing banks in professional negligence lender claims. He is particularly adept at handling claims against solicitors, valuers, architects and surveyors.

James advised on an extraordinarily complex matter with great aplomb.

James is very well regarded; he takes good points and is a real details man.

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John FH Dickinson
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Band 1

John Dickinson advises on professional negligence claims in the accountancy and legal sectors. He offers significant expertise acting in claims concerning conveyancing transactions and probate work, and also acts in claims against engineers.

John is a very technical lawyer, he originally trained as an accountant, so he is very good with figures. He's a safe pair of hands.

John is very good, particularly for claims with either a financial or accountancy angle.

John's attention to detail is remarkable and his advocacy is equally as impressive.

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Joss Knight
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Band 2

Joss Knight has a broad practice in the professional negligence field, and is notable for his work in claims against solicitors and architects.

Joss is a very good and commercial barrister.

Joss is easy to work with, good in mediation, and he gets to grips with the issues quickly.

Joss has a very measured approach, he is calm under pressure, and gives solid, reliable advice.

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Professional Negligence
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James Pearce-Smith
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John FH Dickinson
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Joss Knight
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Band 2
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