Working alongside DWF’s 1000-strong, award-winning insurance team our Cat PI and Occupational Health advocates bring market-leading insight, deep legal expertise and a seamless client service.

From the highest value catastrophic personal injury and occupational health claims through to fast-track claims - we stand out for our close working relationships with instructing solicitors and insurer clients alike.

Our advocates are skilled in drawing in sector-specific understanding of claims ranging from RTA and motor claims, through to NIHL and disease claims, product liability, marine & trade, mining industries & power, energy, police and prison claims. We have particular expertise in handling interlocutory matters, fraudulent claims and matters relating to costs and case management.

We are committed to limiting claimant costs and achieving savings.

Our innovative in-house structure supports this in a way traditional chambers can’t. By working alongside many solicitors and claims specialists, as well as Medical and Rehabilitation managers, iForensic (our forensic accountancy service) and in-house collision investigation experts, we’re able to develop a better cultural understanding of the case, as well as improving its day-to-day management.

Meet our Barristers

Vinesh Mistry

Barrister

United Kingdom

 

Daniel Tresigne

Advocate

United Kingdom

 

Christopher Hudson

Advocate

United Kingdom

 

Kimberley Clifton

Advocate

United Kingdom

 

Frances Lawley

Barrister (Director)

United Kingdom

 

Our professional indemnity advocates act on claims against a wide range of professionals, most particularly accountants, surveyors, medical and legal professionals, and insurance brokers.

Whether called to defend or to settle a professional indemnity claim, DWF Advocacy’s unique in-house structure means we have a greater understanding of the whole process, leading to better, quicker, more effective solutions.

From the very earliest pre-action stages through to final hearings, we work hand-in-hand with clients, advising on the whole process. We can provide assistance at all stages of a claim, whether delivering informal or formal written advice, drafting pleadings and applications, handling questions to experts, advising on costs budgeting and case management conferences, as well as attending conferences and trials in person. We are particularly well known for our work on interlocutory matters, as well as those relating to disclosure and the Civil Procedure Rules.

Meet our Barristers

Frances Lawley

Barrister (Director)

United Kingdom

 

We are known for our deep and broad understanding of the best and most persuasive ways to present fraud cases, so as to secure the strongest, most commercially robust, and practical, results.

Unlike traditional chambers our ‘in-house’ nature means we are able to draw on deep and broad sector understanding, from across DWF, in particular in the education and public sectors.  Our advocates sit alongside specialist solicitors (as well as taking external instruction), providing a seamless client experience. This allows us to deliver the very best representation at rates competitive with, and often much lower than, the external Bar.

Meet our Barristers

Vinesh Mistry

Barrister

United Kingdom

 

Daniel Tresigne

Advocate

United Kingdom

 

Christopher Hudson

Advocate

United Kingdom

 

Kimberley Clifton

Advocate

United Kingdom

 

Frances Lawley

Barrister (Director)

United Kingdom

 

Our employment law advocates represent both employers and employees at all levels of tribunal and Court across England, Wales and Scotland on a wide range of employment claims.

With a particular specialism in advising on discrimination claims unfair/wrongful dismissal, TUPE, misconduct, and regulatory matters. In addition to advising on and leading internal disciplinary proceedings, our advocates understand the sensitive and complex elements within every employment law case.

Unlike traditional chambers our ‘in-house’ nature means we are able to draw on deep and broad sector understanding, from across DWF, in particular in the education and public sectors. Our advocates sit alongside specialist solicitors (as well as taking external instruction), providing a seamless client experience. This allows us to deliver the very best representation at rates competitive with, and often much lower than, the external Bar.

Meet our Barristers

Emma Catia Walker

Barrister // Director

United Kingdom

 

Our costs specialists work alongside DWF’s 1000-strong, award-winning insurance team, as well as advising on commercial litigation and arbitration costs, in the County Courts, District Registries and SCCO.

From advising and acting on costs management hearings and appeals, through to detailed assessments (including oral hearings following provisional assessment) and applications (including those for security for costs and costs penalties following non-compliance with pre-action protocols), our advocates are known for being technically-minded, tenacious negotiators, with a clear understanding of the bigger picture for costs litigation.

We stand out for our unique and innovative structure. Although our advocates receive instruction directly through external law firms and DWF Law LLP, the depth of knowledge that comes from working alongside an award-winning, full-practice legal team means we are perfectly placed to understand operational matters, as well as to assess costs accurately, from a position of experience.

Meet our Barristers

Vinesh Mistry

Barrister

United Kingdom

 

An alternative to a traditional chambers, we offer experienced international commercial and chancery disputes advocacy solutions in a candid, prompt and knowledgeable way.

With a truly international practice, our commercial/'commercial' chancery disputes specialists are instructed in matters before all levels of court, both in England & Wales and further afield. With a particular specialism in handling disputes in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, Mauritius and Dubai, members of our expert advocacy team have been instructed in high value commercial disputes (c.$200 million - $1.7 billion USD) in the fields of shareholder agreements, energy, aviation and cargo transportation, tax as well as technology, intellectual property and real estate.

Our 'traditional' chancery disputes specialists are instructed in a variety of matters, before all courts of England & Wales, in trusts and restitution.

We have a noted expertise in handling all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, in particular international arbitrations. We have been instructed in commercial, investment treaty, maritime and tax arbitrations, under a variety of arbitral rules.

Our specialists draw on deep and broad sector expertise, as well as experience of complicated matters of contract law including jurisdiction, conflict of laws, res judicata and limitation, and corporate advice, to deliver the most commercially-relevant solutions.

We stand out for our innovative structure and approach. Unlike traditional chambers our ‘in-house’ nature means we understand how legal business works. Our advocates sit alongside specialist solicitors (as well as taking external instruction), providing a seamless client experience, as well as heightened levels of expertise and insight at an early stage. Our clients trust us to deliver the highest quality, most commercially sound results, cost effectively, at every stage.

Meet our Barristers

Vinesh Mistry

Barrister

United Kingdom

 

Christopher Hudson

Advocate

United Kingdom

 

Emma Catia Walker

Barrister // Director

United Kingdom

 

Frances Lawley

Barrister (Director)

United Kingdom