Daniel is a highly effective advocate, well regarded for his court room skills. His appointment as Queen’s Counsel reflected his reputation and expertise as a leader. Clients appreciate his clear advice, tactical awareness and absolute commitment to delivering a first-rate service. Daniel is instructed for and against a wide range of commercial parties, insurers, reinsurers, and professionals. Daniel has a prominent reputation and particular expertise in the areas of professional negligence and insurance. He is an insurance and reinsurance specialist acting in all areas of insurance both in this jurisdiction and internationally, and in defence of insurance brokers. He was awarded Insurance Junior of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2016. He is frequently instructed in high value or cutting-edge professional negligence claims, acting for the successful appellant in Jones v Kaney, the Supreme Court decision abolishing expert witness immunity. He has experience in a wide range of commercial disputes from those arising out of sale and purchase agreements through to Formula 1 agency agreements. He is often instructed in litigation arising out of private equity transactions. He has a wide product liability practice and undertakes significant renewable energy, construction and property damage work. Daniel seeks an effective commercial solution to disputes and acts in mediation and other forms of ADR. Further details are available on www.crownofficechambers.com.
Winchester College; Merton College, Oxford (Politics, Philosophy and Economics); City University (Diploma in Law).
London Bar
Daniel Shapiro KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Danny is a rising star in this area - he is bright, exercises good judgement, is approachable, pragmatic and practical where necessary, knows his law and is very easy to deal with. He is liked by clients and his solicitors team and is a fearsome opponent.'
London Bar
Daniel Shapiro KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘Danny is bright, exercises good judgement, is approachable, pragmatic and practical where necessary, knows his law and is very easy to deal with. He is liked by clients and his solicitors team and is a fearsome opponent.’