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Barrister Negligence
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If a barrister's negligent advocacy, incorrect legal advice, or failure to advise on settlement caused you financial loss, you may have a claim. Barristers no longer have immunity from negligence claims and are required to hold professional indemnity insurance.

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No Win, No Fee — Barrister Negligence Claims

If your claim is unsuccessful, you pay nothing. We offer no win no fee agreements for barrister negligence claims in appropriate cases. ATE insurance covers the other side's costs if you lose — giving you complete financial protection.

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After-the-Event (ATE) Insurance — Protection Against the Other Side's Costs

ATE insurance covers you against having to pay the defendant's legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. Combined with our no win no fee agreement, you face no financial risk in pursuing a legitimate barrister negligence claim. The ATE premium is typically only payable if your claim succeeds.

Types of Claim

Common barrister negligence claims

Negligent court representation

Where a barrister's advocacy fell below the standard expected and resulted in an adverse outcome that a competent barrister would have avoided.

Incorrect legal advice

Written or oral advice from a barrister that was wrong in law and caused you to take a course of action that resulted in financial loss.

Failure to advise on settlement

Where a barrister failed to advise you properly on the merits of a settlement offer, causing you to reject a reasonable offer or accept an inadequate one.

Drafting errors in pleadings

Errors in statements of case, particulars of claim, or other court documents that prejudiced your case or caused it to fail.

Failure to advise on risks

Not warning you of material risks in litigation — leaving you exposed to a costs order or adverse outcome you could have avoided.

Missing court deadlines

Failure to comply with court directions or procedural deadlines, resulting in your case being struck out or prejudiced.

Your Solicitor

Alex Bailey, Solicitor at PDA Law Chester specialising in professional negligence claims
Professional Negligence

Alex Bailey

Solicitor — Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Alex has extensive experience advising on professional negligence claims across England and Wales, including claims against barristers. He provides an honest assessment of the merits and likely costs before you commit to a claim.

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Alex Bailey will review your details and contact you to discuss your claim.

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FAQs

Barrister negligence — common questions

Can I sue a barrister for negligence?
Yes. Since the House of Lords decision in Hall v Simons (2000), barristers no longer have immunity from negligence claims in respect of their conduct of litigation. All barristers are required to hold professional indemnity insurance. If your barrister fell below the standard of a reasonably competent barrister and that caused you a financial loss, you may have a claim.
Is barrister negligence covered by no win no fee?
Yes — we offer no win no fee (conditional fee) agreements for barrister negligence claims in appropriate cases. The claim must have strong merits and the likely recovery must justify the risk. We will give you a clear, honest view at the outset.
What is after-the-event (ATE) insurance?
ATE insurance protects you against having to pay the other side's legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. Combined with our no win no fee agreement, it means you can pursue a legitimate barrister negligence claim without any financial risk. The ATE premium is typically only payable if your claim succeeds.
What is the time limit for a barrister negligence claim?
The general limitation period is 6 years from the date of the negligent act. If you did not discover the negligence until later, the "date of knowledge" rules may extend this — but only to a maximum of 15 years. Seek advice promptly.
What is the minimum value of claim worth pursuing?
As a general guide, we would not usually recommend pursuing a barrister negligence claim unless the loss suffered is at least £25,000 – £30,000. Professional negligence claims require independent expert evidence, which adds to the cost. We will give you an honest assessment at the outset.
Do you act for clients across England and Wales?
Yes. We act for clients across England and Wales — including Chester, North Wales, Central England (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Leicester), and nationally. Most of our work is conducted remotely.

Think your barrister was negligent?

Speak to Alex Bailey for an honest assessment — merits, costs, and whether no win no fee is available.

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