Construction: Professional Negligence

Catherine Piercy KC is a widely admired barrister who is regularly instructed to defend claims against structural engineers and other contractors and their insurers.

"Catherine's written advice is just first class. She's clear, concise and punchy, and doesn't sit on the fence. Her advocacy is also really robust and she is always incredibly well prepared."

David Pliener KC is instructed extensively in claims of professional negligence in the construction industry. He regularly represents property owners, contractors and engineers, as well as their insurers. He has experience of handling litigation, adjudication and arbitration, and his professional negligence practice is well served by his knowledge of insurance law. He is adept at handling both domestic and international matters.

"David is a pleasure to work with, delivering excellent incisive advice with a great manner."

"His client care is top tier and he is very thorough, user-friendly, intelligent and commercial."

Helena White has a fast-growing construction-related professional negligence practice that sees her representing a wide range of clients, including inspectors, engineers and architects. She has experience of acting in matters related to residential and commercial projects.

"Helena is very good on the detail and her strategic approach is really strong. Her written work is also very good and she is a robust advocate."

"She is amazing at technical issues and getting into the nitty gritty detail but also at speaking to clients in a simple way."

Louis Zvesper is a well-regarded junior with an ability to handle highly technical construction and engineering professional negligence cases, including those against structural engineers.

"Louis is very bright and wise beyond his call years. He is technically very strong."

"He is great at working through large amounts of material and his ability to do this and be able to formulate a way forward is impressive."

Paul Reed KC has a strong practice in professional negligence disputes concerning construction projects, and is the author of the leading legal text on professional indemnity in the construction industry.

Michael Wheater KC appears in a variety of TCC negligence claims brought by private, commercial and public agents against construction professionals. He has also acted in the Court of Appeal.

"Strategically he is probably the best counsel I know. His ability to get to grips with a complex case and provide a map towards achieving a resolution is outstanding."