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Professional Negligence - Northern (Bar)
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What the Team is Known For

Kings Chambers offers a full complement of specialist experience in professional negligence claims. Members of the set have acted in a number of tax-related professional negligence actions against accountancy firms and IFAs, and in claims against solicitors and auditors. The barristers can also offer significant expertise in construction-related claims, including those surrounding the use of combustible architectural cladding. In a recent highlight, members successfully represented multiple claimants in a three-week Mercantile trial against former tax advisers for negligent advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Grantham KC
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Andrew Grantham KC
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Andrew Grantham KC is noted for his expert handling of professional negligence claims brought against financial advisers, stockbrokers, surveyors and accountants. He is regularly instructed in cases relating to the mis-selling of tax avoidance schemes.

"Andrewis our natural go-to barrister. He is very clever, very conscientious and you know he isn't going to miss anything."

"Andrew has a brilliant mind. He is one of the best technical legal advisers we've come across."

Lesley Anderson KC
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Lesley Anderson KC
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Lesley Anderson KC is a respected commercial and chancery practitioner who is noted for her skill in professional negligence matters. She is widely considered to be one of the standout barristers on the Northern Circuit.She represents both claimants and defendants, and is particularly well regarded for her deft handling of claims against solicitors, surveyors and financial advisers.

"Lesley is fantastic on her feet, in writing and in conference. She is very user-friendly and reassuring with clients."

Mark Harper KC
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Mark Harper KC
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Mark Harper KC is a respected chancery and commercial silk who is regularly instructed inprofessional negligence disputes in the legal, investment advisory and accountancy spheres, among others. He is also adept at handling cases concerning partnership and intellectual property matters.

"Mark Harper is very approachable and user-friendly with no pomposity."

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Martin Budworth
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Martin Budworth is well regarded as a strong choice for negligence claims against solicitors or auditors.

"Martin never fails to deliver. No matter what level of pressure, he is simply unflappable."

"Martin is very good on the technical side of the law while also bringing things down to a human level."

Paul Chaisty KC
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Paul Chaisty KC
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Paul Chaisty KC is noted for his representation of professionals such as solicitors and accountants, as well ascommercial lenders and corporate clients, in an array of professional negligence matters. His recent caseload has focused on claims regarding advice on tax-efficient investment schemes.

"Paul is always my go-to regardless of the matter. There is nothing I would not go to him for, even if just for strategic advice."

"Paul is the best advocate going. He is devastating on his feet."

Neil Berragan
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Neil Berragan
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Neil Berragan is an experienced junior who handles professional negligence matters againstfinancial advisers, legal professionalsand accountants. He has acted in a number of film finance claims against financial advisers. He represents both claimants and defendants.

"Neil is brilliant. I absolutely recommend him."

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

Northern (Bar)

Professional Negligence

Andrew Grantham KC
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Andrew Grantham KC
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Band 1
Lesley Anderson KC
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Lesley Anderson KC
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Band 1
Mark Harper KC
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Mark Harper KC
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Band 1
Paul Chaisty KC
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Paul Chaisty KC
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Band 1

Juniors

Northern (Bar)

Professional Negligence

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Martin Budworth
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Band 1
Neil Berragan
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Neil Berragan
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Band 2