Construction
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Western (Bar)
Band 1
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(0117) 923 4700Chambers Review
St John's Chambers continues to provide advice and advocacy services to clients based across the South West and further afield. Barristers at the set are highly experienced in litigation and ADR procedures, and are well versed in the full range of construction cases. The members are frequently instructed in contractual disputes and construction-related professional negligence claims, among other construction cases. This year the set acted in Bowers-Smith v Milsom, a dispute in the High Court over a breach of contract during a property construction.
The clerking is very good – really helpful and responsive.
Notable Practitioners
James Pearce-Smith is a well-regarded barrister who regularly handles construction disputes as part of his wider practice. He has acted in numerous cases concerning defective works and damages, while also showing expertise in professional negligence claims in the construction sector. He is also skilled in arbitration.
"James is an excellent communicator and a very calming presence."
Natasha Dzameh frequently represents subcontractors in complex disputes, often around contractual issues, and in professional negligence mandates, and offers notable experience in representing clients in TCC claims.
"Natasha Dzameh deals with papers quickly and effectively."