Motor Insurance Fraud
UK Bar Guide 2025 : All Circuits
Band 1
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Temple Garden Chambers is a highly regarded set described as having "a wealth of knowledge at its disposal," offering unrivalled expertise and bench strength in insurance disputes involving serious allegations of fraud. Its barristers are a strong choice for insurers facing matters involving exaggerated personal injuries, staged accidents, credit hire frauds and fabricated documentation. The set represented the insurers in Aviva v Sakyi, a committal application where the High Court found the original claimant to be in contempt of court and sentenced them to seven months' imprisonment.
Dean Norton is the senior clerk.
Notable Practitioners
Paul McGrath demonstrates considerable expertise in a range of motor fraud cases, including those relating to exaggerated claims, fundamental dishonesty and staged accidents. He is also noted for his strength in handling credit hire and personal injury matters.
"Paul is excellent and highly measured."
Anthony Johnson's practice focuses on cases involving issues of fraud rings, wasted costs and contempt of court. His clients include both individuals and insurers.
"Anthony is a robust advocate and will fight for his clients."
"Anthony is able to cut through the issues to the heart of the case; he has a reputation for his dogged pursuit to fight for his clients."
Edward Hutchin possesses a wealth of expertise in handling fraudulent insurance matters, including motor, personal injury and public liability claims. He is frequently instructed by insurers in claims where fundamental dishonesty is suspected.
"Edward Hutchin's pleadings are good."
James Laughland has a practice that focuses on personal injury and costs litigation alongside motor insurance fraud. He demonstrates a talent for cases that rely on the exposure of wider fraud networks, and acts for a range of insurance clients. Laughland also handles cases involving the exploitation of genuine accidents and collisions.
"James is a wonderful and an amazing barrister."
A large proportion of Timothy Sharpe's practice focuses on claims involving alleged fraud. He frequently acts for insurers in staged collision claims, phantom passenger cases and fraud ring cases.
"Tim is very good on the contempt angle; he is very smart and does a lot of work behind the scenes."
"Timothy is a go-to barrister for complex legal and procedural issues."