Position

Barrister specialising in: construction; professional negligence; commercial; insurance. Construction and engineering claims have involved a wide range of technical issues and have involved litigation (in the TCC and the Commercial Court), arbitration (both domestic and international, including Dubai, UAE, Kuwait and Cayman), adjudication (including enforcement hearings) and mediation (including a mediation under the TCC court settlement process); also handles general commercial and contractual matters, and financial and property damage claims, including tree root claims and fire claims. Insurance claims have included a wide range of policies, including professional indemnity, material damage, public and products liability, legal expenses, building and contents covers (including fire, burglary, business interruption), CAR. Issues handled include policy construction, aggregation, non-disclosure, insurable interest, agency, breach of warranty, illegality, proof of loss.

Education

Stockport Grammar School; Downing College, Cambridge (2000 MA (Cantab)).

Mentions

London Bar

Construction

LEADING JUNIORS3

Charles Pimlott – Crown Office Chambers ‘A team player and very responsive. Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail. Measured and effective advocate.'

London Bar

Professional negligence

LEADING JUNIORS6

Charles Pimlott –Crown Office Chambers 'A team player and very responsive. Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail. Measured and effective advocate.'