JUNIOR PROFILE

Chris Greenwood

UK Bar 2026

4 New Square Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Professional Negligence

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Construction: Professional Negligence

All Circuits

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Professional Liability (accountants, tax advisers, financial advisers, mortgage brokers, insurance brokers, insolvency practitioners, solicitors, barristers, property agents, surveyors and valuers, property agents).

Construction Negligence (including architects and planning consultants, engineers, party wall surveyors, quantity surveyors, building surveyors, professionals acting as employer’s agents, contract administrators or project managers) and Construction.

Insurance (principally claims concerning damage to commercial and industrial buildings, coverage under professional indemnity insurance policies, and claims arising out of ATE insurance policies).

Career

Law & European Law LLB (First Class); University of Warwick (2003-2007).

BVC Major Scholarship, Inner Temple (2008); Bar Vocational Course, BPP London (2008-2009); Called 2009.

Pupillage, 3 Stone Buildings (2009-2010); Judicial Assistant, Court of Appeal (2010-2011); Third Six Pupillage, 4 New Square (2011).

Tenancy, 4 New Square (2011-date).

Co-editor of Jackson & Powell on Professional Liability, Chapter 6 (Litigation).

Professional Memberships

London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association, Professional Negligence Bar Association.

Personal

Interests: Running, hiking, racket sports (squash, tennis and padel), cooking, travel, speaking German.

Keen watcher of English rugby, cricket and football teams. Loyal, hopeful but mildly confused Tottenham Hotspur FC season ticket holder.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Chris Greenwood frequently defends a range of professional clients, including lawyers, financial advisers, surveyors and construction professionals, against negligence claims. He additionally handles some claimant-side work. He also has experience acting in claims arising from tax avoidance schemes.

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Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Chris Greenwood's well-established professional negligence practice sees him acting in high-stakes construction-related matters. He is regularly sought out by owners, developers, engineers and architects in claims involving commercial and residential properties. He has impressive experience of appearing in High Court claims.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Chris Greenwood brings amazing attention to detail.
Professional NegligenceUK Bar
Chris Greenwood has delivered to a high level for us across the board.
Professional NegligenceUK Bar
Chris Greenwood is a great barrister. He quickly grasps key elements, is excellent with clients and is brilliant on his feet.
Professional NegligenceUK Bar
Chris is very good on drafting, he is concise and clear.
Construction: Professional NegligenceUK Bar
I found him to be excellent in all categories.
Construction: Professional NegligenceUK Bar