Professional Negligence
Marcus Taverner QC is a leading figure in the field, and is renowned as "the type of silk you want on your team." Those who instruct him express delight with his performance, saying that he is “one of the most forceful advocates around as he is passionate, energetic and not at all dull. He makes proceedings exciting.”
Adrian Williamson QC has a caseload of complex and high-profile matters. He endears himself to solicitors as "he doesn't mess about. He gets the papers, reads them and gives you the broad picture in no time at all." Similarly beloved by those that instruct him, is "a man of imposing stature and even more imposing intellect." Commentators report that "he is a good man if you have a seemingly lost cause as he'll keep on fighting to the death."
Tim Elliott QC is "a hugely likeable fellow who knows how to work as part of a team." He has a fine reputation for construction-related negligence work, as does , who impresses on claims involving architects, engineers and professionals. She was described as "fiery but very client-friendly." Jefford's set is headed up by the highly experienced , "a softly spoken barrister who does a thorough job and gets good results." Marrin's set includes , who continues to make good progress in silk. He is "a pugnacious performer who is bright and easy-going.
Adam Constable QC is known as a bright and commercially minded junior, who is instructed in important professional negligence claims. Commentators appreciate the fact that he is “able to analyse facts quickly and effectively" and can deal with the often very complicated scenarios that arise in complex multiparty claims. He is rated alongside , who has been acting for Multiplex in its claim against the engineers of the new Wembley Stadium. Sources say he is "especially good at getting to the point quickly and directing lay clients to the relevant issues.”
Richard Coplin continues to build on his engineering experience to good effect, and has acted on such high-profile construction negligence matters as the Bath Spa litigation. Commentators say that he is "a very sound performer who sticks to the point and gets to grips with cases very quickly."
Jonathan Selby is new to the rankings, and is highly praised for his thoroughness and good judgement. He has been led by some of the leaders in the field on particularly high-profile matters in construction-related negligence. His star is very much in the ascendant.
Chambers and Partners, 2011
Keating Chambers is a ‘very strong set’, where key individuals include Marcus Taverner QC, who is ‘highly recommended for construction matters’; the ‘brilliant’ Alexander Nissen QC; and Adrian Williamson QC who is a ‘leader in the field’. Also recommended are Krista Lee and the ‘very able’ Adam Constable QC .
Legal 500, 2011
Keating Chambers is rated for ‘professional negligence claims against construction professionals of all kinds’. Popular silks include Marcus Taverner QC, Alexander Nissen QC, and Adrian Williamson QC; ‘without exception, they are intelligent and have a high level of expertise’. The ‘accurate, commercial and enthusiastic’ Krista Lee, and Adam Constable QC , who is ‘a joy to work with’, are also recommended.
Legal 500, 2010
Further Information
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