Wilberforce Chambers is well-regarded for its expertise in contracts, tax, corporate structures, pension regulations and related professional negligence claims. The set is also experienced in cases within the financial services, construction and insurance sectors. Tiffany Scott KC successfully defended a barrister who was subjected to a High Court claim for allegedly negligent advice in relation to planning enforcement notices, while Jonathan Seitler KC has a track record of handling work concerning valuers and solicitors’ negligence.
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Jonathan currently stands top of the pile in terms of KCs for heavy and important property litigation and property related professional negligence work.
Jonathan Seitler KC recently won the Legal 500 Award for Real Estate, Environment and Planning Silk of the Year to add to the Chambers & Partners Real Estate Silk of the Year Award which he won on three separate occasions, in 2007, 2010 and 2015. In 2019 Jonathan was ranked as the top silk for Real Estate Litigation in Who’s Who Legal.
Jonathan has accomplished these plaudits with a simple approach: his enormous success and enduring popularity has been achieved by immensely hard work, deep attention to detail, speed and decisiveness.
Career
Called 1985; Lincoln’s Inn; co-author ‘Property Finance Negligence: Claims Against Solicitors and Valuers’ (FT Law & Tax 1996); lectures for PLA, PLNA and privately in-house; co-author ’Commercial Property Disputes’; ‘Leases: Covenants and Consents’ (2009); qualified mediator.
Memberships
Property Bar Association; Professional Neligence Bar Association; Standing Conference of Mediators.
Education
Pembroke College, Oxford; City University.
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- ''Clerks at Wilberforce are very responsive and really understand their barristers work types. Fraser Geddes is a standout clerk.'
- 'The clerks are excellent to deal with, responsive, commercial, and helpful in ensuring we have the right team for a case.'
- 'This is the premium chamber for pensions law.'
- 'Excellent service all round from top to bottom and responsive to fees-related discussions and client needs.'
- 'The clerks are all really helpful.'
- 'Wilberforce Chambers has a very strong set of barristers specialising in property disputes at all levels and they offer practical training aimed at both juniors and seniors.'
- 'The clerks are extremely savvy and know all the personnel at the court. They're effective and professional.'
- 'The barristers at Wilberforce are excellent, both at the silk and junior levels.'