Ryan Mowat > Kingsley Napley LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The professional negligence practice at Kingsley Napley LLP is led by Ryan Mowat, who regularly handles complex claims against a range of professionals such as lawyers, professional trustees, insurance brokers, and surveyors. Considered to be ‘a very talented litigator’, Mary Young advises on claims involving breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty. Jemma Brimblecombe is a further standout member of the team with experience resolving professional negligence disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation.

Kingsley Napley LLP ‘is a very strong team with real strength at all levels of seniority; a perfect choice for any heavy contentious trusts and estates work’. Ryan Mowat leads ‘a great team’, which continues to advise on a myriad of complex and high-value disputes, in addition to having expertise in criminal, fraud, and media-related disputes. Its lawyers also have experience in both commercial litigation and civil fraud. The group is additionally sought after for its expertise in high-value trusts and divorce cases. Laura Phillips has particular experience in handling complex validity disputes, disputes concerning high-value farms and landed estates, and unusual Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependant) Act 1975 claims. Anna O’Carroll and Kate Salter are also recommended. Katherine Pymont was promoted to the partnership in May 2024.

The team at Kingsley Napley LLP ‘is adept at handling a range of Court of Protection disputes, often under high pressure, with skill and a deft touch’. Clients also note that ‘they have great all round vision on how an application may play out’. Its primary focus is on assisting clients with matters pertaining to property and affairs, and it now also extends to health and welfare. The group has a case load of over 160 regular deputyships and trusteeships. Practice head Simon Hardy has substantial experience of dealing with complex cerebral palsy and brain injury cases. He also frequently advises on statutory wills and gift applications. Other key names include Anita Gill, Ryan Mowat, and Jemma Garside.

Kingsley Napley LLP‘s track record includes both large, high-profile cases in the High Court and groundbreaking Supreme Court matters concerning fraud. The civil fraud practice is particularly experienced in representing foreign governments, banks, corporations, office holders and offshore trustees in multi-jurisdictional disputes, and asset tracing and recovery actions. It is also increasingly involved in cases involving the cross-over of civil and criminal liability issues, while its investigations expertise covers employment, regulatory, and media and reputation management matters. Dispute resolution head Richard Foss is currently acting for several commercial clients against various financial institutions in fraudulent misrepresentation claims; William Christopher represents both claimants and defendants in investigations, co-ordinates multi-jurisdiction litigation to recover assets, and assists with internal fraud investigations; Sue Thackeray is ‘one of the most effective lawyers around’; and Fiona Simpson is experienced in bringing and defending civil fraud proceedings, which often involve offshore jurisdictions and CIS countries. Other key figures include fraud and asset recovery expert Mary Young, who acts for fraud victims; Ryan Mowat, a specialist in the fraud side of contentious trusts and estates matters; Richard Clayman, who acts in high-profile civil fraud cases; and Laurence Clarke, who is ‘very much up and coming’.

‘Genuinely committed to clients’, Kingsley Napley LLP‘s dispute resolution team is consistently mandated to act for corporations, governments, professional football clubs, office holders, trustees and HNW individuals in major cases involving complex points of law. It is particularly active in respect of commercial agreements and corporate control issues. Dispute resolution team leader Richard Foss is currently representing commercial clients against various financial institutions in fraudulent misrepresentation claims. Ryan Mowat acts in high-stakes corporate and commercial disputes; civil fraud practitioner William Christopher is ‘a very successful litigator’; and Sue Thackeray regularly leads cases across multiple jurisdictions. ‘Standout individual’ Fiona Simpson is an expert in corporate disputes and civil fraud matters. Mary Young acts in cases involving fraud and asset recovery and experienced commercial litigator Melanie Hart is another name to note. The practice further includes disputes practitioners Jemma Brimblecombe, Mark Fallmann, Laurence Clarke, Chris Recker, Abigail Hall, and Francesca Parker. Raised to partner during 2023, Richard Clayman assists with disputes involving shareholders, directors and partnerships. Former partner Michael Mulligan joined Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP in October 2023.