Huw Davies

Huw is still my preferred Barrister, his passion for the job has not subsided in any way, in fact to this day he treats every case whether it be a straightforward public liability claim or one worth a million pounds with the same dedication and determination.

Huw Davies

  • Called in 1998

Property Damage

Huw has many years of experience dealing with property damage claims, primarily on behalf of Defendants.  He has significant experience of subsidence and  fire damage claims, as well as  damage caused by water leaks. In addition he has dealt with contribution claims, both during main actions and following settlement.

Recent cases include:

Moore v Network Rail: Huw acted on behalf of D in a contested subsidence claim brought by C for significant damage allegedly caused by trees on land owned by Network Rail.  The matter was successfully defended with engineering and arboricultural expert evidence called at trial, C failing on proving that damage occurred during the period claimed.

D v M: Huw acted on behalf of D insurer involving significant fire damage to a chip shop premises. Primary issue related to the causation of  fire and whether it started in air vents or as a result of combustion of frying materials which determined whether indemnity would be provided. Confidential settlement.

X v Y CC: Advising on whether a valid subrogated claim could be brought following significant underpinning costs. Case raised complicated issues of material contribution to damage by tree roots and whether untreated tree stumps would have contributed to alleged subsidence damage.

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Appointments & Memberships

  • Member Board of Appeal, Table Tennis England
  • Sits as a deputy district judge
  • Personal Injury Bar Association
  • Employment Law Bar Association
  • London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association

Education & Qualifications

  • Karmel Award, Gray’s Inn
  • Prince of Wales Scholar, Gray’s Inn
  • Viscount Sankey Award, Jesus College
  • Inns of Court School of Law (1997 – 1998)
  • Diploma in Law, City University (1996 – 1997)
  • MA in Politics, Philosophy & Economics, Jesus College, Oxford (1993 – 1996)
  • Bishop of Llandaff High School, Cardiff

Testimonials

Huw is ranked in both Chambers UK and Legal 500 as a Leading Junior for Personal Injury.

“Huw’s advocacy skills are exceptional.” Legal 500 2024

“Huw Davies is noteworthy for his representation of high-profile defendants on complex quantum cases…[He is] pragmatic and quickly cuts to the issues.” Legal 500 2023

“Huw is still my preferred Barrister, his passion for the job has not subsided in any way, in fact to this day he treats every case whether it be a straightforward public liability claim or one worth a million pounds with the same dedication and determination.”

“I have worked with Huw on a number of different cases over the last 10 years. His expert knowledge, attention to detail and great advocacy skills never cease to impress me.”

Directory Quotes

Huw is ranked as a ‘Leading Junior’ for Personal Injury in both leading, legal directories, Chambers UK and Legal 500. Testimonials include:

‘Huw has a keen eye for detail and is technically excellent. His all round experience sitting and as both a claimant and a defendant advocate allows him to give appropriate and considered advice to the client in question. Huw’s tactical advice is strong.’ Legal 500 2025

Personal Interests

Huw sadly realised at a very young age that he would never make a professional sportsman, having two left feet and no co-ordination. He is however a fanatical Welsh rugby fan and will happily talk about rugby at length with anyone who would care to listen.

Having been brought up in Hong Kong he has retained a keen interest in travel, and will gladly take instructions from anyone willing to send him to an exotic location, though will be more than happy to attend the District Registry at Hull County Court if needs must.