Property Damage

Daniel Crowley is a well-established junior in the property damage market who bolsters his capability in the area with strong knowledge of the Defective Premises Act. He is highly regarded for his strength when it comes to handling tree root subsidence claims, and offers further experience in fire and flood-related damage cases.His practice extends to professional negligence, insurance and product liability matters.

"Daniel is thorough and highly intelligent, and this is coupled with an excellent client manner."

Doré Green is a highly respected senior junior who has a deep understanding of complex insurance and property damage issues. He specialises in construction-related cases while also handling a wide range of fire and flood claims. Green is also skilled in handling landslip and subsidence disputes.

"Doré is very thorough and is good at understanding the technical details of the case."

"Doré is superbly experienced and practical in his advice."

"Doré is brilliant with technical detail and complex expert evidence."

Neil Moody KC remains leader of the property damage group. He displays complementary strengths in areas such as insurance, professional negligence and product liability. His practice is particularly focused on disputes arising out of construction and utilities projects. He further offers expertise in cases concerning damage related to floods and fires.

"Neil is a pleasure to work with and he is technically excellent."

"Neil is great with clients who appreciate his practical approach. He gets to the heart of the issue."

Charles Dougherty KC is a well-regarded commercial practitioner who has demonstrated an ability to advocate in challenging property damage cases. He is deeply experienced in high-value claims arising out of flooding, fires and explosions.

"Charles is extremely active and his reputation walks before him."

"When Charles gives you the answer, it's the answer."

Jack Harris possesses enviable expertise in cases arising from subsidence and damage related to tree roots and shrubs, as part of a broader property damage practice. He has further experience handling complex fire cases.

"Jack knows when to step forward and take control of a complex situation without stepping on the toes of others."

"Jack provides balanced but insightful written advice as well as a high level of written and oral submissions."

"Jack is very knowledgeable and approachable. He always provides excellent advice."

Lucas Fear-Segal is frequently instructed on complex property damage cases, with experience across disputes arising from fires, floods and contamination. He has a further specialism in damage to artworks, cultural property and other luxury assets.

"Lucas is excellent on his feet and has a keen analytical mind."

"Lucas makes others green with envy at his skills. His advocacy and cross-examination are superb."

"Lucas gives clear, practical and concise advice. He has built up a formidable reputation and is a ferocious cross-examiner."

Timothy Killen exhibits expertise in fire and flood disputes, and is particularly good at construction-related matters. He is known for the strong technical knowledge he brings to cases. He regularly appears in cases before the TCC.

"Tim was a pleasure to work with and is technically excellent. He has an ability to streamline complex issues with succinct advice."

David Thomas possesses expertise spanning a broad array of property damage cases, including major fire, defective premises and flood matters. He has further experience in tree root subsidence and professional negligence cases.

"David is always a safe pair of hands and comes across well in client meetings and conferences, being both assertive but approachable."

"David's level of expertise is very high and he is very professional."

Howard Palmer KC is experienced in a broad range of property damage work, ranging from complex construction disputes through to subsidence and flood claims. He is known for his ability to handle cases with highly technical aspects, such as those involving medical or engineering issues. He further has considerable expertise in cases arising from tree root damage.

"Howard is an expert on tree root matters and all the surrounding literature, bringing gravitas to such matters."

"Howard is a true technician. He is incredibly mathematical and is good on the detailed points of law."

"Howard provides exemplary written and oral submissions. He also remains very approachable and is keen to be involved in the entire process."

Sonia Nolten KC possesses deep experience in insurance and property damage, which she brings to bear in a wide range of claims, including those concerning fire and water damage to residential and commercial property. She is also an expert in construction disputes and is known for her ability when handling complex liability issues.

"Sonia is very good with lay clients and cuts to the key issues quickly."

"Sonia is a class act."