Considered to be ‘one of the standout chambers for professional indemnity work’, Hailsham Chambers is highly experienced with handling professional negligence claims across a variety of sectors such as legal, finance, and property. Michael Pooles KC successfully acted for DWF and its insurers in King v DWF, which alleged a dishonest settlement was conducted by the solicitors. Imran Benson is instructed to act for the defendant in Skykomish v Gerald Eve, a case revolving around a valuation dispute of a block of student flats in Aberdeen. Simon Wilton KC was appointed silk in March 2024. Described as ’an excellent lawyer and advocate’, Wilton has extensive capabilities, handing a variety of negligence claims against solicitors. Deputy senior clerk Michael Kilbey retired in January 2024.
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- ‘The clerks are very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. Stephen Smith and Stuart Paley are brilliant.’
- 'Hailsham Chambers boasts an extremely effective clerking team. In particular, Stuart Paley stands out.'
- ‘A very friendly and experienced team of clerks who are able to direct work to the appropriate counsel. The clerks are all supportive and responsive to deadlines.’
- ‘Hailsham Chambers is a leading set for professional indemnity and insurance. The set has an outstanding reputation and first-class client service.’
- ‘A go-to set for professional negligence.’
- ‘Hailsham is an excellent set with a great choice of barristers both at junior and KC level.’
- ‘Hailsham remains one of the standout chambers for professional indemnity work.’
- ‘The clerks are fantastic. They are responsive, helpful, and commercial.’
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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.
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
