Radcliffe Chambers is particularly well-versed in professional negligence claims arising from property transactions, the administration of pension funds and financial services transactions. Elizabeth Ovey specialises in pension-related and retail financial services professional negligence cases. Thomas Dumont KC has expertise in cases which intersect tax, property and professional negligence. Peter Dodge  is instructed in Abernile Ltd v Solomon Taylor & Shaw, a development site case which raises limitation issues surrounding the date of accrual of cause of action, the date of knowledge and concealment.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ''Top-notch clerking team, led by the excellent John Clark. Always responsive and helpful and also consistently realistic on fees.'
  • 'Clerking is great.'
  • 'The clerks are responsive.'
  • 'Radcliffe offers a good choice of different counsel at various years' call.'
  • 'Radcliffe Chambers remains technically strong and is a well-regarded chambers for pensions disputes, including professional negligence claims about pensions issues.'
  • 'This is an excellent set, with strength in depth. All the barristers are very user-friendly, knowledgeable and sensible.'

Lawyers

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.

2
Keith Rowley KC
Keith remains pre-eminent in his field.'
4
Thomas Dumont 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.

2
Peter Dodge
3
Elizabeth Ovey
‘Elizabeth is attentive to detail, careful and considered.’
4
Gary Lidington
‘Gary is an astute pleader, consummate advocate, a real client pleaser, reliable and refreshingly clear. An excellent strategist and expert negotiator, he’s the complete package in the world of professional negligence.’ 
4
William Moffett
5
Simon Williams
'He has a great combination of intellect and sound commercial sense. A great team player, his advocacy is always very clear, unfussy and extremely persuasive.'