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. 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.

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 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.