William Flenley QC

Year of call: 1988, Middle Temple

Year of Silk: 2010

Specialist areas: professional negligence

Education:  MA (Oxon) (Jurisprudence) (1985), Open Exhibition; LL M (Cornell Law School, USA), St Andrew’s Society of the State of New York Scholar (1986); BCL (Oxon) (1987).  Middle Temple Astbury scholarship (1988)

Appointments: Part-time lecturer in Law, London School of Economics, 1988-89

• Nationwide BS v Dunlop Haywards [2010] 1 WLR 258, [2009] 1 Lloyd's Rep 447. An important new decision on contribution between
  valuers and solicitors in lenders' claims.
• Webster v Sandersons Solicitors [2009] PNLR 37: damages: claims for loss reflective of a company's loss.

Publications and lectures

• Co-author, Solicitors’ Negligence and Liability (Flenley & Leech; 2nd ed., Tottel, 2008).

"William Flenley QC is a popular new silk who provides 'sensible commercial advice' whilst 'fighting the right points and making clever arguments'. He is an 'extremely good advocate'." Chambers UK 2012

"‘intellectual and practical'." Legal 500 2011

"William Flenley QC is highly praised for the quality of his work and his excellent grasp of the issues." Chambers UK 2011

"A ‘most approachable, and very capable technical lawyer'." Legal 500 2010

"William Flenley comes highly recommended for his skill at handling solicitor negligence." Chambers UK 2010

"William Flenley is a lawyer who is particularly commended due to his co-authorship of a book on solicitors' negligence and liability. Solicitors note that his 'brilliance clearly shines through,' and he is much in demand." Chambers UK 2009

“William Flenley is a leading junior whom solicitors appreciate hugely due to his 'ability to roll up his sleeves and work hard.’ Flenley is also valued for his 'good rapport with clients and technical expertise.” Chambers UK 2008

“An excellent barrister, who is very strong academically”  Chambers UK 2007