Daniella was called to the Bar in 2007 and has rapidly garnered an excellent reputation for the quality of her work. Her practice is predominantly in civil law, with particular expertise in employment law, personal injury claims and contractual disputes.
Peers frequently comment on Daniella’s remarkable ability to “punch above her weight” and she is increasingly instructed in complex/high-value cases. She has experience in the County Courts, the Magistrates’ Courts, the Crown Court and the High Court, as well as before employment tribunals and the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.
Daniella regularly represents claimants and defendants on the multi-track, fast and small claims track of the County Courts, in matters including claims for breach of contract, misrepresentation, negligence, personal injury, credit hire claims, possession hearings and service charge disputes.
She also undertakes a considerable amount of written work, including drafting of pleadings and advices on matters including personal injury claims, employment tribunal claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination, breach of contract and wrongful interference with goods.
Numerous testimonials from clients and peers have praised Daniella’s “impressive analytical ability” and her ability to “explain legal issues in a manner that is easily understood, and set out the strengths and weaknesses of a case with clarity”. She is also described as a “fluent and persuasive advocate” who is “extremely driven, proactive and determined” with natural skills that “are usually found only in more senior barristers”. Clients also appreciate her “polite, approachable and reliable manner” and note that she “inspires confidence”.
Daniella says: “I make a point of making myself available to clients to answer queries and discuss matters. I always go the extra mile to ensure they are confident their case is being dealt with effectively.”
Notable cases:
Anfield v Bhardwaj (Central London County Court): Successfully defended a multi-track claim for breach of contract involving interpretation of personal guarantees and allegations of fraud.
Samambwa v Bay Park Management & Higham Station Avenue (Edmonton County Court): Successfully defended the second defendants in a multi-track claim in which they were alleged to be vicariously liable for damage caused by the negligence of the first defendant.
Clark v WG Motors (Bromley County Court): Represented appellants appealing the dismissal of their claim for breach of contract, relating to a defective motor vehicle.
McNab v West Coast Builders Ltd & Jeffrey (Taunton County Court): Represented second defendant in claim for breach of contract relating to defective building works. Issue was whether second defendant had contracted in his personal capacity.
Elliot v Marvin Architectural (Brentford County Court): Represented defendant in fast track claim for negligence and breach of contract arising out of the supply of defective windows. The claim for negligence was dismissed and damages for breach of contract substantially reduced.
R v Smith (Maidstone Crown Court): Represented defendant charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Successfully put forward the defence of self-defence and the defendant was acquitted.