Deputy Head of Chambers
Born 1958
LLB (Hons) (Southampton)
Inner Temple called 1980
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Derek is a general civil law practitioner, with particular interest in contract disputes and tort-based claims. He has a substantial personal injury and insolvency practice and is often involved in ancillary relief cases, where there are large business assets.
He will be pleased to accept work on a direct, professional-access basis, where permitted by the rules, and undertakes a considerable amount of conditional fee work.
Civil Dispute Mediator
Regularly involved in mediation and arbitration, he has a reputation as a strong incisive advocate, supported by excellent negotiating skills. He is also a fully qualified mediator and would be pleased to conduct mediation in his fields of expertise.
Membership
Professional Negligence Bar Association
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Cases of Note |
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| RT v Ministry of Defence [2004] IQR4 |
Severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, epilepsy |
| Turner V Turner [2002] |
Ch D- Human Rights |
| Bannister v SGB [1997] |
4 All ER 129 CA- Civil procedures |
| Nissan Finance v Lockhart [1993] |
CCLR 39 - Consumer credit |
| Re Pitt Kemp & Kemp |
C2-031 - Head Injury |
| Shenton v Christchurch Ski Centre [1996] |
CLR 2279 - Provisional damages | |
