Professional Liability
Charles has acted for both claimants and defendants and their indemnity insurers in relation to claims brought against the whole range of construction industry professionals including engineers, architects, design consultants and project managers. He has also been instructed in relation to claims against financial services and legal professionals.
Selected Cases
- Acting on behalf of a civil and structural engineering consultancy in relation to a £2M claim arising out the design and specification of slab, foundation and ground improvement works.
- Acting on behalf of an architect in relation to a claim arising out of the design of foundations at a residential home.
- Acting on behalf of a solicitor in relation to alleged negligence in connection with the conveyance of a commercial property.
- Acting on behalf of an architect in relation to a £1million claim arising out of the setting out of a large housing estate.
News
- Crown Office Chambers ranked in Chambers Global 2018 for Construction and Energy & Natural Resources
- Charles Pimlott acts in adjudication enforcement
Events
Articles
Qualifications
- MA (Cantab)
Memberships
- Commercial Bar Association
- LCIA Young International Arbitration Group
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- Society of Construction Law (UK & Dubai, UAE)
- Technology & Construction Bar Association
Recommendations
“Very calm, considered and logical as an advocate…His thorough and no-nonsense approach is particularly valued.”
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“Forthright in his advice, formidable in court and able to deliver within tight timescales.”
Legal 500, 2017
“He’s a great opponent who lets you get away with nothing.”
Chambers UK 2016
“He gets salient points out of witnesses when you think there are none to be had.”
Chambers UK 2016
“He is very highly regarded; he’s always on the money and has a very nice manner in court.”
Chambers UK 2016
“His advocacy works extremely well in the Technology and Construction Court.”
Legal 500 2016
“An intelligent individual who has a great manner towards both clients and tribunals.”
Chambers UK 2015
“Particularly adept at handling highly technical and scientific construction and engineering cases.”
Chambers UK 2014
“Incredibly straightforward and polished.”
Chambers UK 2013
“Very bright and very impressive.”
Chambers UK 2013
“Increasingly active on international mandates, particularly in the Middle East.”
Chambers UK 2012
“A highly effective barrister who thinks things through very well.”
Chambers UK 2011