Chambers UK 2021

A well-respected set which is noted for its representation of accountants, valuers and solicitors in negligence claims. Chambers fields particularly strong expertise in matters relating to property, company ownership or the management of trusts. Its members represent both claimants and defendants. Impressed sources say: "The set's depth of knowledge makes it stand out."

Client Service: Steven Whitaker leads a team of clerks which is "very strong" and "makes sure we never have any issues."

Silks:

Philip Jones QC: "He's very responsive and clear-minded which, from a strategic point of view, is very helpful."

Legal 500 2021

The 'commercial and accessible' Serle Court has 'a number of impressive silks in the professional negligence space'. The 'user-friendly' set acts on claims against a wide range of professionals and are particularly strong in cases with company elements, as well as international and offshore matters

Silks:

Philip Marshall QC: "He is an exceptional silk"

Philip Jones QC: "He inspires confidence."

Lance Ashworth QC: "He is very knowledgeable."

Hugh Norbury QC: "He has an exemplary eye for detail, quickly cuts to the heart of the issues and is a formidable cross-examiner."

David Blayney QC: "David is highly intelligent, responsive, efficient and for professional negligence/breach of trust claims has a mathematical brain that can crunch/formulate very complex questions on causation and loss. He adds huge value to these types of matters."

Daniel Lightman QC: "Always on top of the law and able to think of all possible lines of legal argument. He has a forensic eye for detail and a true gift for written advocacy."

Juniors:

David Drake: "He is very able junior for professional negligence instructions."

Thomas Braithwaite: "He is a very talented barrister."

SerleShare:

'Judgment in Begum v Maran (UK) Ltd [2020] EWHC 1846 (QB)' article by Russell Hopkins