Douglas Denton
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He was employed at the Home Office prior to being called to the Bar. Following call he completed a Master of Law degree at the University of Cambridge (commercial) and thereafter worked in the corporate and commercial litigation departments of a leading commercial law firm. Douglas has developed a practice encompassing personal injury, industrial disease, professional negligence and commercial litigation.
Areas of Expertise:
Email: clerk@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Telephone: 0151 243 6000
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
Regularly instructed in employers’ liability cases, occupiers liability, road traffic litigation including fraud and LVI claims and local authority claims.
CRU and CICA appeals.
Has considerable experience in cases of mesothelioma and other asbestos related conditions, upper limb disorders, HAVS, noise-induced hearing, limitation, causation and apportionment.
Insurance disputes, including contractual interpretation, coverage disputes, misrepresentation and non-disclosure issues.
Inquests.
Professional Negligence
Recent cases include claims against solicitors, insurance brokers and accountants.
Commercial Litigation
Sale and supply of goods and services.
Directors disputes.
Personal and corporate insolvency.
Contractual disputes very often with an insurance element.