St John’s Chambers specialises in advising on professional negligence claims brought against a wide range of individuals, including architects, builders, solicitors, surveyors, auditors and accountants. John Dickinson has extensive expertise in handling claims emerging from commercial practices. James Pearce-Smith continues to act for both claimants and defendants in professional negligence matters, with a particular focus on lender-side claims. Joss Knight is instructed on behalf of insurers, claimants and defendants in disputes, mainly against solicitors, architects, and construction professionals.
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- 'Clerks go out of their way to assist. Of particular note are Paul Bennett, Paul Nuttall, Simon Lyons, Elizabeth Champion and Rob Bocock.'
- 'The clerks are exceptional and second to none. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall, and Rob Bocock are excellent, helpful, and incredible at what they do.'
- 'Simon Lyons and Paul Bennett stand out.'
- 'St John’s Chambers is an excellent set with good commercial coverage.'
- 'St John’s Chambers has the strength and depth of their experience.'
- 'St John’s Chambers is a go-to set in Bristol.'
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