Professional Negligence

Mark Howard KC is best known for his extensive experience in banking and civil fraud cases. He also takes on considerable work in the professional negligence sphere, particularly in relation to financial services. He draws on notable experience appearing before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal.

"Mark is renowned in the market for his cross-examination skills. He is an incredibly strategic thinker and an incredibly powerful advocate."

"He is a star of the Bar generally and has a stellar reputation."

Simon Salzedo KC centres his professional negligence practice on cases relating to accountancy as well as other financial services, having previously qualified as a chartered accountant. He is also known for his strength in handling high-value insurance disputes, as well as his robust practice in banking and fraud matters. He fields additional expertise in issues relating to conflicts of interest.

"His invariably calm, clear and measured advice in pressured circumstances is always appreciated by clients. He is extremely responsive and will give firm views where required."

"A very able KC, Simon is clearly a leading expert in the auditors' negligence space, with strong advocacy skills."

"Simon is very strong technically and excellent to deal with."

Tim Lord KC takes on a highly varied stream of work in the professional negligence ambit, although he is particularly valued for his work in claims relating to financial and banking professionals. His cross-examination skills elicit admiration from instructing solicitors.

"Tim is excellent to work with. He is extremely intelligent and dedicated and a formidable advocate."

"Tim is a class act who is rightly recognised as one of the leading stars of the commercial bar."

Tom Adam KC typically advises on professional negligence matters relating to solicitors or barristers, insurance brokers and accountancy firms. He is known for the breadth of his commercial practice and wins praise for his ability to handle highly complicated cases.

"Tom is excellent. He gives extremely clear and robust advice under pressured circumstances. I would have no hesitation to instruct him on the most important matters for our clients."

"Tom is an exceptional and determined advocate. He is notable for his ability to stand by his view and conviction in a case."

"He is outstanding. I continue to think that he is the person I would least want to be against."

Thomas Plewman SC KC is an active silk at the London Bar who also has many years' experience practising as senior counsel in South Africa. He is most often appointed to act in cases of accountants', auditors' and solicitors' negligence.

"He is excellent. He has a mountain of experience and is a stellar operator."

"Thomas is punchy in his advocacy. He is very good."

Charles Hollander KC is an experienced silk who is admitted to practice at both the Hong Kong and UK Bars. As part of his wide-ranging commercial practice, he frequently takes on professional negligence cases involving solicitors and accountants. He has specialist expertise in issues surrounding professional privilege and conflicts of interest.

"An established figure on the professional negligence bar, Charles rolls up his sleeves and delivers very punchy advocacy."

Edward Harrison's professional negligence practice has taken in major audit negligence claims, in which he has represented PwC, Grant Thornton and other leading accountancy firms. He has also represented a senior auditor in FRC proceedings concerning the collapse of Carillion.

"He is extremely strong on audit negligence, thorough, methodical and very intelligent. Really good all round."

"Ed is a brilliant junior, I cannot speak highly enough of him."

"Ed may be one of the brightest juniors at the Bar, completely lacking in ego. His calm, methodical advice is hugely valuable."

Tony Singla KC has a broad commercial practice which includes frequently acting in high-value professional negligence claims. He is also co-author of a leading text on professional negligence claims brought against accountants.

"He is very charming and persuasive while also bringing good intellectual rigour and analysis to his cases."

"Tony is quick to get to grips, incredibly bright and has a very strong aura about him; he commands a lot of authority."

Sophie Shaw is known for her work in very high-profile professional negligence cases, such as Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton and the Ingenious litigation.

"Sophie is fabulous."

"Sophie is fantastic and hard-working. She sees points and drafts brilliantly."

"A diligent and hard-working junior, Sophie writes and thinks really clearly. She is brilliant."