Motor Insurance Fraud | UK Bar

Temple Garden Chambers is a highly regarded set described as having "a wealth of experienced members," 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 acted in Bryan v QBE which was a matter concerned with the costs implications of fundamental dishonesty in claims involving personal injury and credit hire.

Dean Norton is the senior clerk.

12 King's Bench Walk has expertise throughout all phases of motor fraud matters, from the drafting of pleadings and strategic advice to the courtroom and follow-on proceedings. Members are experienced in a full spectrum of cases, encompassing phantom passenger claims, staged accidents and low-velocity impacts. The set is also capable of handling high-value claims involving fraud rings and allegations of fundamental dishonesty. Recent instructions include acting for the defendant in TP v Mulsanne Insurance, a £35 million brain injury claim which later settled for £10 million. Solicitors highlight the set's "incredible expertise in cross-border matters" and say that "members always have their finger on the pulse and offer valuable insight."

Oliver Parkhouse is the director of clerking.

Crown Office Chambers possesses a "wide array of counsel available in numerous different areas." These include exaggerated injury cases, credit hire scams and claims involving bogus passengers, particularly those involving issues of fundamental dishonesty. The set offers further strength in the casualty liability area, where it excels in handling high-value quantum claims. Recent instructions have included Moyo v Allianz, a case involving allegations of dishonesty by a participant in a road traffic collision.

Mark Waterson is the senior team clerk.

Deans Court Chambers contains "a wide range of competent practitioners," 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 Blades v LMS, where the £1 million claim was found to be 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 representing the defendant in Petrovic v Sunyara & Esure Insurance, where an injury claim was found to be fundamentally dishonest. A commentator says that "Deka Chambers is very good on complex cases."

Michael Goodridge is the director of clerking.

Park Square Barristers acts 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. One source says that "Park Square has always been able to provide suitable support on every case." Recent work includes representing Advantage Insurance in Mr Mohammad Mirza v Ms Suriya Bi and Advantage Insurance Limited, which led to a finding of fundamental dishonesty.

Richard Sadler is the senior managing clerk.