Jonathan Seitler KC
Wilberforce Chambers ‘Jonathan is a powerhouse in the solicitor’s professional negligence world. He's extremely client friendly and a great team player when defending complex and high value claims against solicitors.’
Wilberforce Chambers undertake a variety of professional indemnity cases, including claims against barristers, solicitors, accountants, surveyors, and insurance brokers. Paul Newman KC is involved with the case of Royal College of Midwives v Walkers Solicitors, a claim arising out of a breach of duty against the solicitors of the trustees of a pension scheme. Edward Sawyer is representing a firm of solicitors in Re Wandel, a multi-party claim arising out of the administration of a pension scheme. In the case of Skykomish v Gerald Eve, Jonathan Seitler KC is instructed on behalf of Skykomish Ltd in a multi-million claim alleging the negligent valuation of student accommodation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very efficient operation. Conor Michaels and Stewart Cameron are always helpful and responsive.’
- ‘This set continues to have impressive strength advising on professional negligence claims, particularly in the chancery and pensions fields.’
- ‘An excellent service from the senior clerks.’
- ‘They have a quick turnaround and a good response time. They are easy to deal with.’
- ‘The clerks are responsive and helpful.’
- ‘They are responsive and good to work with.’
- ‘The clerks are friendly, helpful, and accommodating.’
- ‘Wilberforce provides a great service.’
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Ian Croxford KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Michael Furness KC
Wilberforce Chambers ‘He is highly experienced. He explains difficult concepts clearly. He is very pleasant, calm, and highly intelligent.’
Thomas Grant KC
Wilberforce Chambers ‘He is extremely clever. He is excellent with clients and offers brilliant yet pragmatic solutions.’
Paul Newman KC
Wilberforce Chambers ‘Paul gives robust advice with enthusiasm. He has seen a wide range of cases which informs his advice. He is a pleasure to deal with.’
Clare Stanley KC
Wilberforce Chambers ‘Clare holds the ear of the court. She is better prepared than any of her opponents. She adds real value by thinking outside the box.’
James Ayliffe KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Zoë Barton KC
Wilberforce Chambers ‘Zoe is wonderfully intelligent with an ability to think outside of the box.’
Lexa Hilliard KC
Wilberforce Chambers
Tiffany Scott KC
Wilberforce Chambers ‘Tiffany is a really strategic thinker. She is an incredibly impressive and authoritative advocate.’
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Benjamin Faulkner
Wilberforce Chambers ‘He is very strong in property and pensions-related cases. He is a good team player, who works hard and is painstaking in his attention to detail.’
Edward Sawyer
Wilberforce Chambers ‘He is an excellent advocate. He explains difficult concepts clearly. He is very pleasant, calm, highly intelligent, and very hardworking.’
James Walmsley
Wilberforce Chambers ‘James is an exemplary problem solver, and obviously committed to his client's cause. His written work is clear and thorough, easily digested and appreciated by clients.’