LAWYER PROFILE

David Niven

UK 2026

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant

London (Firms)

2 years ranked

Group Litigation: Claimant

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

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UK

Practice Areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Group Action Litigation

Professional Negligence

Professional Memberships

Professional Negligence Lawyers Association

CORLA

IBA

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Niven is head of group actions at Penningtons Manches Cooper. He offers notable strength in the field of legal negligence, frequently acting for claimants against solicitors.

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Group Litigation: Claimant - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Niven is adept at handling claimant groups in litigation, often concerning professional negligence by solicitors and other professionals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David Niven is a veteran of the professional negligence world, he knows how to handle anything.
Professional Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David Niven is a real fighter and hugely experienced.
Professional Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is a supremo in commercial litigation and group claims in particular. He is never afraid of the fight and often wins against well-resourced sophisticated opponents, especially insurers.
Group Litigation: ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David has a dogged determination to come up with a solution which works for the clients.
Group Litigation: ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is good at getting clients the results they need.
Group Litigation: ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession