Powis Street Estates (No 3) Limited v Winston & Strawn London LLP & Anor

Powis Street Estates (No 3) Limited v Winston & Strawn London LLP & Anor

Powis has no realistic prospect of establishing that Mr Pilling KC's failure to plead the 'Relevant Claims' against Cradick was negligent, as his actions fell within the range of reasonable professional judgment and competence; summary judgment is granted.

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Parties
Claimant: Powis Street Estates (No. 3) Limited; First Defendant: Winston & Strawn London LLP; Second Defendant: Mr Benjamin Pilling KC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Professional Negligence Claim / Summary Judgment Application
Outcome
Summary judgment granted in favour of Mr Pilling KC; claim against him dismissed.
Legal Topics
Barrister's Duty of Care, Summary Judgment, Pleading Standards, Limitation Periods
Professional Negligence Civil Procedure Barrister's Duty of Care Summary Judgment Pleading Standards Limitation Periods

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Parties

Powis Street Estates (No. 3) Limited

Claimant

Winston & Strawn London LLP

First Defendant

Mr Benjamin Pilling KC

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Professional Negligence Claim / Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Pilling KC was negligent in failing to plead certain claims against Cradick
  2. 2 Whether Powis has a realistic prospect of establishing professional negligence against Mr Pilling KC
  3. 3 Appropriateness of summary judgment in professional negligence claims against counsel

Ratio Decidendi

Powis has no realistic prospect of establishing that Mr Pilling KC's failure to plead the 'Relevant Claims' against Cradick was negligent, as his actions fell within the range of reasonable professional judgment and competence; summary judgment is granted.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment granted in favour of Mr Pilling KC; claim against him dismissed.

Orders

  • Summary judgment for Mr Pilling KC
  • Claim against Mr Pilling KC dismissed