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Derek Holwill

Derek Holwill

Position

Derek Holwill specialises in professional negligence and clinical negligence claims. He is listed by both the Legal 500 and by Chambers UK in the top rank of juniors working in the professional negligence field. His work also includes advising on coverage issues and general insurance policy matters.

Career

Called 1982, Gray’s Inn; Bacon Scholar (Gray’s Inn) 1980; Mould Scholar (Gray’s Inn) 1981; Band Prize (Gray’s Inn) 1982.

Memberships

Professional Negligence Bar Association.

Education

King’s College, Wimbledon; Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge (MA).

Leisure

Scuba-diving, Lindy Hop.

Mentions

London Bar

Professional negligence

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Derek Holwill –Hailsham Chambers ‘Derek is extremely intelligent and analytical. He is pragmatic and realistic and sets good expectations with clients.’