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Will Sefton

Partner and head of the Lawyers Liability and Regulatory Group

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Will is an expert in professional and financial risk, professional liability, and regulations that affect law firms and lawyers. Will and his team act on behalf of law firms, insurance brokers, company directors, and a wide range of professionals. He also advises liability insurers on policy coverage. He has extensive experience defending claims of all sizes, ranging from multi-million-pound group litigations in the High Court to smaller individual claims under £50,000. In 2012, he became one of the founding Partners of RPC’s Bristol office.

“I love every aspect of my role – the constant challenge and change, the intellectual and academic stimulation, the strategic thinking and long-term relationship building.”

“A lot of the work I’ve done over the years has had an international dimension, and I’ve spent over twenty years working in international law firms, including a year in Madrid.

I love every aspect of my role – the constant challenge and change, the intellectual and academic stimulation, the strategic thinking and long-term relationship building. I really do relish the challenge; it inspires me to get to the crux of issues quickly, and stay focused on providing the solutions my clients need.

Fundamentally, I like people and want to get on well with them. I think that’s essential if you want to bring real integrity, clarity and enthusiasm to your work. I believe in building long-term relationships with clients, which is why I make a point of always being available for them. I’ve even been known to make them laugh on occasion!”

Will’s recent work highlights:

Brearley v Higgs & Sons (a firm) [2021] EWHC 2635

Mark Reynolds (as liquidator of CSB 123 Limited) v Caroline Stanbury [2021] EWHC 2506

Lennon & Ors v Englefield & Ors [2021] EWHC 1473

Directory quotes

"Will Sefton combines combines a first-class legal mind with superb commercial acumen." - Legal 500 UK 2025

"I rate him and the advice he gives me is always well thought out, practical and sensible." - Chambers UK 2025

"Will is a very bright lawyer." - Chambers UK 2024

"Will Sefton and Claire Revell led an extremely capable team. Will and Claire’s calm and knowledgeable approach was excellent. They model best practice for the extended team and it was evident that junior members were well supported and supervised." - Legal 500 UK 2023

Ranked – Chambers UK 2022

"Will Sefton defends claims for insurers and their insureds, with a particular focus on cases involving allegations of negligence against solicitors and directors. Will has a vast amount of knowledge." - Chambers UK 2022

Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2022

Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2021

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