Moore Barlow stands out for its skill in representing claimants who have suffered losses due to professional negligence, including claims involving elements of fraud and conspiracy. The team is headed up by David Foster in Guilford and Claire Haverfield in Southampton. In particular, Foster has experience in mediating disputes. Andrew Reid is another integral member of the team with a wealth of experience recovering losses resulting from professional negligence, including claims against solicitors, financial advisers, and surveyors. Mark Osgood left the firm in May 2024.
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‘The team keeps the personal and commercial aims of its clients at the forefront of its mind, looking after the clients' particular needs throughout the lifetime of their claim.’
‘Esther Millard has worked tirelessly to progress the clients' claim and has left no stone unturned in the pursuit of a successful result. Her commitment has been faultless.’
‘Moore Barlow’s commercial litigation team and professional negligence team occupies a fairly unique position in the industry, catering for claims by individuals all the way up to major lending institutions and other big businesses.’
'Claire Haverfield is robust and very client focused.'
'Andrew Reid is a gifted technical lawyer with an eye for detail.’
‘David Foster at all times provided first-class personal attention to all aspects of the client's concerns.’
‘The service has been fantastic. If we needed to ask any questions, there was always somebody to ask, and they replied quickly.’
‘Esther Millard has to be the best lawyer I have ever worked with. She is very proactive and is extremely quick to understand very complex cases. Her emails are very clear and informative. Her response time is superfast! I would highly recommend her.’
Key clients
- Amicus Finance Ltd
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Foster; Claire Haverfield
Other key lawyers
Andrew Reid; Esther Millard