Ranking tables
Professional Negligence | UK Bar
Western (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
- Hugh Sims KCGuildhall Chambers
- James Wibberley Guildhall Chambers11 Years Ranked
- James Pearce-SmithSt John's Chambers
- Jay JagasiaGuildhall Chambers
- John FH DickinsonSt John's Chambers
- Holly DoyleGuildhall Chambers
- Joss KnightSt John's Chambers
- Oliver ManleyGuildhall Chambers
- Richard Whitehouse3PB Barristers
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 Guildhall ChambersProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedGuildhall 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. An example of such a matter is KVB Consultants & Others v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie, where members of the set are representing 26 claimant investors seeking damages following failed property collective investment schemes. Guildhall's barristers are also able to advise on insolvency and liquidation matters. One client describes Guildhall as "well ahead of the rest of the Bristol Bar for professional negligence". The bench is regarded as "extremely experienced and talented". The joint senior practice managers are Stephen Arnold and Caroline Evans.
Band 2
2 St John's ChambersProfessional Negligence2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedSt 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 claimant in S Notaro v Clive Onions, representing the developer against engineering companies for their design of a surface water scheme in a development in the Somerset Levels. One client sums up the offering as follows: "They have good quality barristers with a proven track record."
Rob Bocock is the practice manager.