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David Platt KC

Call 1987 • KC 2011

"One of the best QCs of his generation."
(Chambers & Partners)

Professional Liability

Legal Professional Negligence

He undertakes both solicitors and barristers’ negligence claims and has been instructed by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund. He is frequently instructed in professional negligence claims involving underlying personal injury claims.

Surveyors’ Negligence

He has considerable experience of residential surveying claims, and has drafted the standard exclusion clauses for the Architects and Surveyors’ Institute. He appeared in the lead case of Smith v Eric S. Bush; Harris v Wyre Forest District Council [1989] 2 WLR 790, House of Lords.

He also undertakes claims involving architects, insurance brokers and accountants.

Selected Cases

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Recommendations


“He is an incredibly intelligent person who offers logical advice. He is pragmatic, down to earth and very effective.”

Chambers & Partners, 2022

“David is without doubt the finest silk in practice in respect of his asbestos work.”

Legal 500, 2022

“Superb to work with – the advice he provides is clear, commercially sensible and tactically astute.”

Chambers & Partners, 2022

“He is a very good advocate who is always on top of his game and is well respected by both clients and opponents.” “He is bright, enthusiastic and extremely experienced in high-level disease cases.”

Chambers & Partners, 2021

“A real expert when it comes to dealing with complex medical and scientific issues and handling multiple experts on these issues.”

Legal 500, 2021

“A top-quality barrister who really knows his area.”; “He’s a very impressive advocate and has a good head for complex issues.”

Chambers & Partners, 2020

“Always immaculately prepared, demonstrating mastery of the papers. He has a prodigious intellect and is also highly personable and approachable. He understands the value of relationships.”

Chambers & Partners, 2018

“His courtroom manner is confident. He presents the arguments in a clear and logical fashion.”

Chambers & Partners, 2018

“He never wastes a word and just instinctively knows what the pressure points are for a judge.”

Chambers & Partners, 2016

“His knowledge of the relevant areas dealing with asbestos litigation is second to none.”

Chambers & Partners, 2016

“He is the consummate tactician and a natural negotiator.”

Legal 500, 2016

“A persuasive advocate who is excellent at assimilating the detail of a case in a short space of time.”

Chambers & Partners, 2015


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