Professional Negligence
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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Radcliffe Chambers houses notable expertise in property-related professional negligence claims, pension issues and disputes arising out of the drafting of wills and trusts. Other areas of expertise include claims following tax and other financial advice. Members have recently acted in Bishop of Leeds v Dixon Coles & Gill, a professional negligence claim arising out of a fraud. Instructing solicitors say: "Radcliffe Chambers remains strong in dealing with disputes relating to pensions issues."
John Clark is the head of clerking.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am impressed by their clerks."
"I had no issues with the clerks, and the communication counsel was second to none."
"I am impressed by their clerks."
"I had no issues with the clerks, and the communication counsel was second to none."
Notable Practitioners
Keith Rowley KC is a highly respected silk who acts for and against professionals ranging from financial advisers and stockbrokers to actuaries, accountants and barristers. His work encompasses the full extent of professional negligence, although he is particularly well known for his strength in pensions-related cases.
"Keith remains pre-eminent in his field and has a profound and detailed knowledge of trust and pensions law."
Thomas Dumont KC is a vastly experienced silk and veteran of the Chancery Bar who is also very active in the field of professional negligence. His main area of focus is in representing accountants and solicitors in negligence claims arising out of tax and estate planning matters. He has appeared numerous times before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
"He is truly excellent in every way. He is able to identify solutions to the most difficult issues. He is a real expert in his field and is excellent with clients."
Peter Dodge has a busy and impressive practice handling professional negligence claims often arising from financial and property-related matters. He has experience at the various levels of court, including appearing in the Court of Appeal.
"He does not disappoint in delivering excellent advice."