Ranking tables
UK Bar London (Bar) Professional Negligence
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 2
Band 3
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Anneliese Day KC Fountain Court Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Ben Hubble KC 4 New Square Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Ben Patten KC 4 New Square Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Graeme McPherson KC 4 New Square Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Jamie Smith KC 4 New Square Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Mark Simpson KC Fountain Court Chambers23 Years Ranked
- Patrick Lawrence KC 4 New Square Chambers26 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC 7 King's Bench Walk21 Years Ranked
- Simon Salzedo KC Brick Court Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Tim Lord KC Brick Court Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Tom Adam KC Brick Court Chambers23 Years Ranked
- William Flenley KC Hailsham Chambers23 Years Ranked
- Ian Croxford KC
- John Wardell KC
- Jonathan Gaisman KC
- Mark Howard KC
- Nicholas Davidson KC
- Nigel Tozzi KC
Band 2
- Ben Elkington KC 4 New Square Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Charles Dougherty KC 2 Temple Gardens16 Years Ranked
- David Halpern KC 4 New Square Chambers28 Years Ranked
- David Turner KC 4 New Square Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Graham Chapman KC 4 New Square Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Timothy Dutton CBE KC Fountain Court Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Derrick Dale KC
- James Ayliffe KC
- Jeremy Cousins KC
- Paul Newman KC
- Thomas Grant KC
- Tom Weitzman KC
Band 3
- Amanda Savage KC 4 New Square Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Ben Quiney KC Crown Office Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Clare Dixon KC 4 New Square Chambers11 Years Ranked
- John de Waal KC Gatehouse Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Hough KC 4 New Square Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC Fountain Court Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Nicola Rushton KC Hailsham Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Paul Mitchell KC 4 New Square Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Philip Jones KC Serle Court23 Years Ranked
- Thomas Plewman SC KC Brick Court Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Tony Singla KC Brick Court Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Aidan Christie KC
- Andrew Onslow KC
- Benjamin Pilling KC
- Clare Stanley KC
- Daniel Shapiro KC
- Fiona Sinclair KC
- James Brocklebank KC
- Jonathan Seitler KC
- Keith Rowley KC
- Michael Douglas KC
- Nigel Jones KC
- Timothy Howe KC
Band 4
- Andrew George KC KC Blackstone Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Andrew Short KC Outer Temple Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Ben Lynch KC Fountain Court Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Daniel Lightman KC Serle Court21 Years Ranked
- Daniel Saoul KC 4 New Square Chambers12 Years Ranked
- George Spalton KC 4 New Square Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Jamie Carpenter KC Hailsham Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Neil Hext KC 4 New Square Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Stallworthy KC Outer Temple Chambers23 Years Ranked
- Nicole Sandells KC 4 New Square Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Richard Liddell KC 4 New Square Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Siân Mirchandani KC 4 New Square Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Tamara Oppenheimer KC Fountain Court Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Alison Padfield KC
- Andrew Spink KC
- Charles Hollander KC
- David Yates KC
- James Cutress KC
- Nicholas Trompeter KC
- Robert Moxon Browne KC
- Thomas Dumont KC
- Tiffany Scott KC
New Silks
Band 1
- Charles Phipps 4 New Square Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Hugh Evans 4 New Square Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Scott Allen 4 New Square Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Carl Troman
- Derek Holwill
- Francis Bacon
- Kate Livesey
- Simon Wilton
Band 2
Band 3
- Benjamin Wood 4 New Square Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Katie Powell Atkin Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Lucy Colter 4 New Square Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Michael Ryan 7 King's Bench Walk7 Years Ranked
- Miles Harris 4 New Square Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Pippa Manby 4 New Square Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Simon Hale 4 Pump Court6 Years Ranked
- Stephen Innes 4 New Square Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Timothy Chelmick 4 New Square Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Tom Asquith 4 New Square Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Dan Stacey
- Edward Harrison
- Imran Benson
- James Hall
Band 4
- Alicia Tew Hailsham Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Anthony Jones 4 New Square Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Christopher Greenwood 4 New Square Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Knowles Fountain Court Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Francesca O'Neill Deka Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Harry Wright 7 King's Bench Walk7 Years Ranked
- Henry Bankes-Jones Hailsham Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Natasha Bennett Fountain Court Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Niamh O'Reilly Hailsham Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Broomfield 4 New Square Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Nico Leslie Fountain Court Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Paul Parker 4 New Square Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Sarah McCann Gatehouse Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Sonia Nolten 2 Temple Gardens10 Years Ranked
- Thomas Ogden 4 New Square Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Tom Shepherd 4 New Square Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Faulkner
- Elizabeth Boon
- Hugh Jackson
- James Goudkamp
- James Sharpe
- Joshua Munro
- Matthew Jackson
- Nicholas Hill
- Peter Ratcliffe
- Sophie Shaw
Up and Coming
- Jack Steer
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 4 New Square ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked4 New Square offers unparalleled capabilities in the area of professional negligence, regularly attracting key instructions for and against professionals in the legal, financial and insurance sectors. The set excels in any case involving advice on financial planning, investments, tax liability, property or the conduct of litigation. It is notable for its deft handling of the high-value and the legally complex, including a number of recent cases on limitation, or causation, or successor practices in claims against solicitors. The barristers have continued to appear in fora up to and including the Supreme Court. This year they have appeared in leading cases such as Aurium Real Estate London Ultra Prime v Mishcon de Reya.
Band 2
2 4 Pump CourtProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked4 Pump Court houses highly skilled barristers with notable experience in litigation concerning professionals in the legal, insurance and financial sectors, in addition to its superb expertise in the construction and engineering industries. As with other areas of the set's practice, work with international elements is a particular strength. In a recent highlight, Nigel Tozzi KC achieved success in a pair of claims brought against Withers LLP concerning failures in carrying out and reporting searches for the purchase of prime property in London.2 Brick Court ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedBrick Court Chambers is a leading commercial set noted for appearing in high-value professional negligence claims relating to accountancy and audit. The set maintains a strong client base which includes representing the four leading accountancy firms as well as other high-profile financial services entities. The barristers possess notable experience in major investigations and litigation involving the FRC. Members had continued to be heavily involved in the Ingenious litigation prior to its settlement, whilst Tom Adam KC successfully defended Andrew Thornhill KC in another widely reported tax avoidance scheme claim.2 Fountain Court ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedFountain Court Chambers offers heavyweight expertise in the representation of both defendants and claimants in claims against professionals in the legal, banking and financial services sectors. The barristers have notable experience in dealing with tax-related disputes, including the Ingenious litigation and Maclean v Thornhill KC. Fountain Court leads the field when it comes to any litigation involving banking mis-selling. Professional negligence claims surrounding high-stakes business insolvencies are an additional area of strength. Members are also highlighted for their proficient handling of cross-border matters, with recent highlights including the successful defence of a claim against Walkers LLP arising from the Brazilian Banco Rural affair. Sources praise the set for being "very sensitive to the commercial aspects of a case."2 Hailsham ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedHailsham Chambers is a highly respected set with a huge depth of expertise in solicitors' liability claims. Tenants have experience representing both claimants and respondents in relation to issues including advice on investment and other transactions, and the management of litigation. The set also has strength in claims involving financial services professionals including auditors and financial advisers. Hailsham barristers have acted in high-profile trials and appeals which have influenced the law on limitation and the illegality defence. They also appeared in Hart v Large, an important case on liability for chartered surveyors. Clients say: "Hailsham is undoubtedly one of the top sets for professional negligence law."2 Wilberforce ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedWilberforce Chambers can bring to bear deep expertise in a wide range of professional negligence claims, acting for both defendants and claimants. The set is frequently sought out for solicitors' liability claims and matters involving financial services professionals, often complicated by fraud elements. Property-related work is a strong suit, and the barristers are an obvious choice for negligence claims concerning the more complex of conveyancing matters, or major development projects. Members continue to act in matters of considerable size and importance, notably Aurium Real Estate London Ultra Prime v Mishcon de Reya, in which Ian Croxford KC represented the successful respondent.
Band 3
3 3 Verulam BuildingsProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked3 Verulam Buildings houses counsel who are experienced in a range of professional negligence disputes. Its barristers offer deep expertise when handling insurance-related claims as well as those alleging negligence on the part of solicitors. They have additional skill in claims arising out of negligent tax and investment fund advice. Recent work highlights include Farol Holdings v Clydesdale Bank, a claim alleging the bank misled customers regarding their liability for swap breakage costs when terminating or restructuring loans early. The barristers are praised by clients for being "very knowledgeable, accommodating and a pleasure to deal with."3 7 King's Bench WalkProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked7 King's Bench Walk is sought out for its barristers' deep expertise in liability claims concerning financial services professionals, including the leading accountancy firms. The barristers are also highly experienced in solicitors' negligence claims and various disputes involving insurance brokers. Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC appeared as lead counsel for the successful appellant in the landmark Supreme Court case of Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton. More recently, the barristers have acted in various aspects of the litigation surrounding KPMG's role in the collapse of Carillion.3 Crown Office ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedCrown Office Chambers has notable areas of focus within the professional negligence field, including claims against solicitors and those involving financial, insurance and construction professionals. The barristers have recently participated in prominent cases such as the Ingenious litigation. Other notable cases have contributed to the case law on solicitors' duties to litigation funders, and the measure of loss when a building surveyor misses a defect. Clients praise them for having "an excellent breadth of knowledge of all areas of professional indemnity work."
Band 4
4 2 Temple GardensProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked2 Temple Gardens houses an esteemed group of barristers with notable experience of guiding clients through a range of sensitive professional negligence disputes. Barristers at the set possess deep expertise in matters involving lawyers, accountants, financial advisers and insurance brokers. They have represented Clyde & Co in defence of major claims with alleged links to the 1MDB fraud, as well as being instructed in matters arising from the Grenfell Tower tragedy.4 Gatehouse ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedGatehouse Chambers is noted for its skilled representation of claimants and defendants in a range of professional negligence disputes. Members are highlighted for their expertise in matters pertaining to legal, financial and construction professionals. They have been active in cases involving Big Four accounting firms and nationwide solicitors' firms. Particular work highlights in this area have arisen from major corporate insolvencies or international investments. The barristers are praised by clients for being able to "get to the key issues quickly."4 Maitland ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedMaitland Chambers possesses notable expertise in bringing professional negligence claims against law firms, barristers and financial advisers. Its tenants have well-established knowledge in claims concerning fraudulent investment schemes and high-value real estate transactions.4 Radcliffe ChambersProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRadcliffe Chambers houses notable expertise in property-related professional negligence claims, pension issues and disputes arising out of the execution of wills and trusts. Other areas of expertise include claims following tax and other financial advice. Instructing solicitors say: "The barristers at Radcliffe are a delight to work with, and are very thorough and detail-focused."4 Serle CourtProfessional NegligenceUK Bar 2023 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedSerle Court is a well-respected set which is noted for its representation of accountants, valuers and solicitors in professional negligence claims. The chambers fields particularly strong expertise in matters relating to property, company ownership or the management of trusts. Its barristers represent both claimants and defendants. Recent work highlights include Jomast v Muckle, concerning allegedly negligent drafting by solicitors in a contract to house asylum seekers on behalf of the Home Office.