Professional Negligence | UK Bar

Guildhall Chambers is well regarded for its representation of clients in professional negligence claims involving solicitors, accountants, architects and surveyors. The set's areas of strength include claims arising in the financial services context, including those concerning independent financial advice, and financial product mis-selling. Guildhall's barristers are also able to advise on insolvency and liquidation matters such as Henderson & Jones v Ross & Others, a misfeasance claim against the former directors of a cosmetic surgery. One client describes it as "a very impressive team of very bright and hard-working senior juniors and junior barristers who all have their particular areas of specialism." 

The joint senior practice managers are Stephen Arnold and Caroline Evans.

St John's Chambers is a highly reputable set acting for individuals, solicitors, banks and many others in professional negligence actions. The barristers represent clients in claims relating to the conduct of litigation, probate, conveyancing and independent financial advice. The set can also field strong expertise in actions against valuers and architects. Members recently acted for the claimants in an action against their former conveyancing solicitors for failed to register the property. One client sums up the offering as follows: "They have someone top-notch to cover all potential needs."

Rob Bocock is the practice manager.