Outer Temple Chambers specialises in professional negligence claims relating to pension schemes. Members of the set also have experience in banking, commercial and private client claims. Nicolas Stallworthy KC is routinely instructed in claims concerning investment advice, valuation errors and compliance issues, while Lydia Seymour represents the claimants in Avon Cosmetics Ltd & Trustees of the Avon Pension Plan v Baker McKenzie LLP and DLA Piper LLP, a solicitors’ negligence claim which centres around the drafting of a pension deed.

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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.

Nicolas Stallworthy KC

‘Nicolas is a technically brilliant and tactically astute litigator, with extensive experience in the field of professional negligence claims. He combines his sharp intellect with great charm and a prodigious capacity for hard work.’

Andrew Spink KC

‘Eloquent and a powerful advocate, he reads the court brilliantly.’

David Grant KC

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.

Nicholas Hill

‘ He is very quick witted, and extremely thorough, with a truly impressive appetite for hard work. He is also an innovative forensic thinker with great tactical instincts.’

Elaine Palser

Helen Pugh

‘Helen is a dedicated worker, committed to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. She will leave no stone unturned and put in all the hard yards.’

Lydia Seymour

‘Lydia is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is insightful but measured, always calm and incredibly well prepared.’

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