UK Bar
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
"Derrick is an opponent you don't want to see as he's that good. He is strategic, measured and trusted by the court."
"Derrick is very persuasive in front of judges. He's excellent at leading a team and making sure you have the right juniors and the right strategy."
"Derrick is a charming advocate. He makes a silk's purse out of a sow's ear, and is a super tactician. I love the way he weaves together a strategy."
Professional Negligence - London (Bar)
Derrick Dale KC typically takes on cases involving claims against financial service providers, solicitors and barristers, and has provided counsel to City and mid-market law firms, as well as insurers. He appears in both individual and group actions, and augments his professional negligence practice with a strong reputation in banking and general commercial work.
Strengths
"He is an extremely effective advocate; the successful outcomes he gets speak for themselves."
"He's an excellent team player meaning everyone feels valued; both clients and experts love him. He's also very clever and can talk to anyone on their level."
"Derrick is very detail-oriented and has a very good way about him with clients. He good at explaining what would and wouldn't help their own commercial objectives."