Motor Insurance Fraud | UK Bar

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.

Deans Court Chambers contains "excellent and highly skilled counsel, who are able to handle high-value fraud claims with varying degrees of concerns," acting for both claimants and defendants across the breadth of motor fraud cases. Members are frequently sought out to handle matters involving complex factual and legal questions and arguments of fundamental dishonesty. The set offers further capabilities in contempt of court proceedings. Members acted for the defendant in Goodwin v Muller UK, where the claim was dismissed as fundamentally dishonest.

Matthew Gibbons is the senior clerk.

Deka Chambers has particular expertise representing insurers in personal injury cases with motor fraud elements and has a track record of success proving fundamental dishonesty. Members are experienced in tackling matters stemming from staged accidents and low-speed impacts. The set is also capable of handling cases of complex credit hire fraud and fraud rings. Recent instructions include Eeswarakumaran v Direct Commercial in which a strike-out of an RTA PI claim on the day of trial was obtained. A commentator notes: "Deka Chambers has a strong understanding of required strategy and the wider market impact."

Michael Goodridge is the director of clerking.

Park Square Barristers possesses "a plethora of barristers who are capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters to a very high standard," acting for defendant insurers across a spectrum of insurance fraud disputes. Members of the set are highly capable in matters involving exaggerated injuries and induced accidents. The set offers further strength in achieving cost orders against third parties, including solicitors and rehabilitation treatment providers. Recent instructions have included Balcevicius v Fletcher, an RTA personal injury case.

Richard Sadler is the senior managing clerk.