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4 New Square Chambers continues to be one of the most prominent sets on the market for professional liability matters with a strong bench strength across both silks and juniors. Ben Elkington KC and Anthony Jones are acting for the defendant in HMRC v Ernst & Young, which explores important legal points surrounding the duty of care owed by tax advisors to HMRC. Neil Hext KC and Hannah Daly act for the claimants, while Jamie Smith KC and Miles Harris represent the defendant in Manchester Property Development Holdings Ltd v Kuit Steinart Levy LLP, a case concerning alleged negligent advice given by a firm of solicitors in relation to a revolving finance facility. Shail Patel KC took silk in March 2024. Alongside Ben Hubble KC, Patel has been instructed in Peter Breitenback & Ors v Canaccord Genuity regarding a high-value tax and investment negligence claim against a Canadian wealth management company. Isabel Barter joined the set from 2 Temple Gardens in December 2023. The professional negligence offering is also strengthened by the addition of Jack Steer, who joined from Hailsham Chambers in January 2024.
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  • ‘James Barass and James Whitmore very helpful and proactive.’
  • ‘Dennis Peck is excellent and always accommodating.’
  • ‘They are the pre-eminent set for professional liability.’
  • ‘The clerking is excellent and they have quality customer service.’
  • ‘The clerks are some of the best out there. They are really easy to deal with and are always eager to assist.’
  • ‘The clerks are top-notch, very responsive and effective.’
  • ‘They have a strength and depth in professional negligence matters. They always someone suitable for the case.’
  • ‘They offer a very good service. The clerks are helpful and knowledgeable.’

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Leading silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Leading juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Jack Steer