Daniel Shapiro is described as “ferociously bright” with “beguiling advocacy skills”. He has extensive trial and appellate advocacy experience in a wide range of commercial litigation, appeals and arbitrations. “Technically excellent” and “top-quality”, Daniel is regularly instructed in complex claims in his practice areas of commercial contracts, insurance and reinsurance, professional negligence, energy, construction, product liability and property damage. Daniel is instructed in a number of cutting-edge claims following his success in Jones v Kaney.
Daniel’s commerciality, commitment and courtroom skills gain him instructions for and against a wide range of commercial parties, insurers and professionals. Clients appreciate his clear advice, tactical awareness and commitment to delivering a first rate service. Daniel always seeks the effective commercial solution to disputes and regularly acts for clients in successful mediations, round table meetings and other forms of ADR.
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News
- Isabel Hitching & Daniel Shapiro are appointed Queen’s Counsel
- Clarification of the appropriate test for causation in insurance brokers’ negligence cases Dalamd v Butterworth Spengler [2018] EWHC 2558 (Comm)
Qualifications
- CPE / Diploma in Law (Distinction – Inner Temple Bursary 1997), City University (1997 – 1998)
- BA Hons, Merton College, University of Oxford (1994 – 1997)
- George Webb Medley Prize in Economics, Oxford University (1996)
- Merton College Exhibition (1995 & 1996)
Memberships
- COMBAR
- PNBA
- TECBAR
Rankings
- Winner: Insurance Junior of the Year, Chambers & Partners Bar Awards 2016.
- Shortlisted: Professional Negligence Junior of the Year, Chambers & Partners Bar Awards 2018 and 2012.
- Daniel is recommended by Chambers & Partners as a leading junior for Professional Negligence, Insurance, Property Damage and Energy & Natural Resources.
- Daniel is recommended by Chambers Global as a leading junior for Energy & Natural Resources.
- Daniel is recommended by Legal 500 as a leading junior for Professional Negligence and Insurance & Reinsurance.
Recommendations
“Daniel Shapiro is “a very impressive and experienced advocate” recognised for his “calm and authoritative court presence”.”
Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2018
“A barrister already working at silk level, he is extremely quick and very bright, and has an extraordinary courtroom presence. He is a very skilled presenter and cross-examiner.”
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“A very effective and analytical junior,” who is “highly tenacious and very energetic.”
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“He is very commercially minded, very bright, cuts through the facts and gets to the issue quickly. He’s very good on his feet as well.”
Chambers UK 2016
“Quickly identifies the key issues and provides practical and commercial advice.”
Chambers UK 2016
“An experienced and effective advocate.”
Chambers UK 2016
“He is a very well-rounded senior junior who really gets the bit between his teeth when instructed on a case.”
Chambers UK 2015
“He’s extremely hands-on and very good at thinking around problems.”
Chambers UK 2015
“His tactical abilities are outstanding and he is extremely good with clients.”
Legal 500 2015
“He’s a savvy advocate. He reads the court well and pitches his arguments well”.
Chambers UK 2014
“He is clever and practical. One can work with him flexibly.”
Chambers UK 2014
“Ferociously bright and gets straight to the point.” “Very responsive and user friendly.”
Legal 500 2014