Professional Negligence
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Midlands (Bar)
Band 1
Chambers Review
St Philips Chambers is a strong set for professional negligence claims against solicitors, and accepts instructions from both claimants and defendants. Its barristers have acted in claims relating to prominent development projects in the West Midlands and beyond. The chambers' other areas of strength include claims arising from insolvency matters or the conduct of litigation. Members recently represented the claimant in a negligence claim against two contractors for repeated instances of legionella.
Joe Wilson is the director of clerking.
Notable Practitioners
John Brennan is a standout barrister known for his broad chancery and commercial law practice. He is especially strong at handling professional negligence claims brought against solicitors. He is also frequently instructed in claims against engineers and property professionals. He has experience appearing in courts of all levels, up to the Supreme Court.
"John is an outstanding practitioner."
John Randall KC is a leading silk for actions against professionals including solicitors, accountants and engineers. He has a particularly strong practice in matters relating to real estate.
"He is superb."