Property Damage
Paul is regularly instructed in claims relating to damage to property, including by fire, water and vehicles. He has particular expertise in handling claims for damage that is suspected to have been caused deliberately.
Selected Cases
- Advising and acting on behalf of an insurer in response to a claim for damages in excess of £1M by an owner of property that was damaged by fire. Issues concerning the veracity of the claim.
- Advising and acting in behalf of an insurer in response to a claim for damages in excess of £1M by an owner of property that was damaged by a vehicle. Issues concerning the veracity of the claim.
Recommendations
“Paul has an excellent manner and is a pleasure to work with.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
‘A master strategist in fundamental dishonesty claims that can be quite nuanced.’
Legal 500, 2024
“He knows his cases backwards, is always incredibly well prepared, and is good at articulating his points.”
Chambers and Partners, 2022
“A go-to barrister with a wealth of experience in defending fundamental dishonesty claims.”
Legal 500, 2022
“Extremely knowledgeable, strategic and commercially astute when advising upon fundamental dishonesty – a force to be reckoned with in this field of expertise.”
Legal 500, 2021
“He is an excellent barrister with a fearsome reputation.”; “He’s an extremely strong performer. You go to him if you have a hard case that needs to be presented strongly.”; “A leading barrister in this field.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Clearly a leading member in this field.” “Absolutely fantastic. One of the leading authorities.”
Chambers and Partners, 2020
‘Fields a strong practice in motor insurance fraud and regularly defends insurers against claimants looking to defraud them. He has appreciable experience of handling committal proceedings and putting cases before the Court of Appeal. Higgins is often instructed in high-value and complex claims. “Very robust in his advocacy.” “An excellent barrister.” Recent work: Acted for Liverpool Victoria in committal proceedings against two solicitors and a doctor relating to an amendment to a medical report’.
Chambers and Partners, 2019
‘Astonishing on his feet.’
Legal 500, 2018
‘Fields a strong practice in motor insurance fraud and regularly defends insurers against claimants looking to defraud them. He has appreciable experience of handling committal proceedings and putting cases before the Court of Appeal. Higgins is often instructed in high-value and complex claims. “A big player in this market,” who is “excellent at all aspects of counter-fraud litigation, and in particular trial advocacy and appeal hearings.” “He fights valiantly.”
Chambers and Partners, 2018
Fields a strong practice in motor insurance fraud and regularly defends insurers against claimants looking to defraud them. Has appreciable experience in handling committal proceedings and putting cases before the Court of Appeal. “He has a national reputation for this type of work and his cross-examination is phenomenal.”
Chambers and Partners, 2017
‘An expert in fraud claims, who is brilliant on his feet.’
Legal 500, 2016
