Michael Harper

Property Damage

Michael frequently acts in relation to property damage matters. Michael has a particular interest in relation to quantum issues and always seeks to pursue the effective commercial solution.

Selected Cases

• Settling Particulars and advising on settlement in a substantial claim against a driver and their motor insurer. The property required extensive remedial works, with subrogating insurers relying on the legitimacy of the loss adjusters’ conclusions.
• Building damage caused by tree roots and subsidence.
• Subsidence and nuisance claims arising from a water leak.

As a pupil, Michael assisted on matters including:

• Hiscox v Precious Marble and TPN Electrical [2018] EWHC 3585 (TCC). 6-day trial concerning property damage arising out of an escape of water followed by a fire. Assisting Daniel Shapiro KC.
• Prezzo v High Point Estates [2018] EWHC 1851 (TCC), Part 8 proceedings concerning the principle in Berni Inns. Assisting Daniel Shapiro KC.
• Two-day multi-track trial of a claim against a landlord for property damage and personal injuries arising out of a residential house fire. Assisting Matthew Boyle.

News

• Daniel Shapiro KC, Michael Harper and Alethea Redfern acted for World Challenge Expeditions Ltd in its successful claim against Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
• DIPT v Sanglier v Apollo: the importance of assessing the evidence, settling reasonably, and understanding the terms on which you contract

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Articles

• DIPT v Sanglier v Apollo: the importance of assessing the evidence, settling reasonably, and understanding the terms on which you contract
• Hindsight is 20/20: Assessment of damages in light of Covid-19

Qualifications

• BPTC
• BCL, University of Oxford
• BA Hons, University of Oxford
• Lord Denning Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn
• Graduate Fund Scholarship, Oxford Law Faculty

Memberships

• COMBAR