Natasha Dzameh is a commercial and chancery practitioner handling property, insolvency, wills and trusts disputes. She is regularly instructed in high-value and complex litigation. ‘Natasha’s technical expertise is phenomenal.’ ‘Natasha is excellent. She is really clear in terms of her advocacy, good on her feet and can be really forceful when needed.’”

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

Natasha has a wealth of experience representing claimants and defendants in this field. Her practice concerns the professional liability of agents, brokers, legal professionals (solicitors and barristers), construction professionals (architects, surveyors etc.), engineers, executors, financial professionals, trust companies, trustees and valuers. She is also instructed on coverage matters.

Natasha is accustomed to dealing with multifaceted claims involving breach of fiduciary duty and breach of trust by executors or trustees in addition to making tactical applications. She undertook a 3-month secondment at RPC LLP in which she advised on, and drafted various documents in respect of, a broad range of solicitors’ professional negligence claims.

Her experience includes:

  • A construction and rectification claim on the basis of the clerical error of a solicitor. This involved section 33(2) of the Wills Act 1837 and the law firm which had drafted the will instructed a silk. Also involved allegations regarding sham trusts.
  • Advising on potentially negligent will drafting as regards charitable gifts and charitable trusts.
  • Professional negligence allegations in respect of accountancy services.
  • A rectification claim alleging clerical error and/or failure to understand the Deceased’s instructions.
  • A trial concerning a builder who had altered designs in which the Court held he had assumed responsibility such that his position in negligence was akin to that of a professional.
  • Claim concerning solicitors’ professional negligence in failing to set aside a possession order resulting in the loss of the property.
  • Claim regarding the professional negligence of a costs draftsperson in proceedings relating to the Solicitors Act 1974.
  • A c.£2m dispute in respect of mortgage advances, failure to advise as to open market value, and failure to undertake various assessments. Allegations made by a large financial institution against a law firm and a firm of surveyors.
  • A c.£1.65m insolvency matter involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duties by LPA receivers.
  • Advisory failures by solicitors as well as cyber fraud and mishandling of funds.
  • Design and advisory failures by construction professionals including inaccurate valuations, defective surveys and issues with a development scheme and an eco-project.
  • Defective building works.
  • Estate maladministration.

More details can be found on Natasha’s property damage & insurance and wills & trusts CVs.

Directory Quotes

Natasha is a fountain of knowledge. She is very astute and is able to look at complex issues and break them down easily to determine the best strategy to meet a client’s needs. Natasha also always provides prompt and clear advice.”

The Legal 500 2024, Commercial Litigation

Natasha has a dynamic practice which covers a broad range of commercial litigation. ‘She is great with clients and clear and concise when advising.’ ‘A really tenacious and sharp barrister.’ ‘Very good on contracts, clever, direct and cuts to the chase.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Natasha is a methodical thinker who prepares thoroughly for trial. On her feet she is fast, but particularly comes into her own in closing arguments.  Her written work is also very thorough but most importantly when working together on a matter, she is always available to talk something over on the phone.”

The Legal 500 2024, Chancery, Probate, and Tax

Natasha has a dynamic practice which covers a broad range of commercial litigation. ‘Natasha is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. She is also very approachable and flexible in her work style. She provided outstanding service.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Natasha is a great go-to counsel for complex matters – very responsive and approachable. ‘Natasha has real technical brilliance, she is skilled at working through tricky cases and finding the best legal route to enable the client to achieve the desired outcome.’ ‘Natasha is excellent with the clients and able to put them at ease.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Chancery

She is an absolute ball of energy. She is good in court and fights her case. She is very thorough and she thinks outside the box.”

Chambers UK 2022, Chancery

Natasha is a strong advocate, robust and able to think creatively to reach a novel solution to difficult legal issues. “

LEGAL 500 2022, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Natasha has a great eye for detail and is very determined in her approach. She provides advice in a commercial way.”

LEGAL 500 2022, CHANCERY, PROBATE, AND TAX

Natasha always provides clear and detailed opinions. She explores all aspects of the case and has detailed knowledge not only of the law but the procedural rules. She focuses on the core issues, and her legal analysis is firm.”

LEGAL 500 2022, PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION

She has good attention to detail and was quick to think outside the box. She was creative in her drafting.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

An excellent and compelling advocate. Natasha is insightful, personable and very intelligent.”

Legal 500 2021, Property & Construction

Natasha is very responsive, extremely thorough, pragmatic and easy to work with as part of the team. She is an assertive and tenacious advocate.”

LEGAL 500 2021, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Natasha will look at the bigger picture to provide the clients with clear but rounded advice. She does not just consider one aspect of a case but takes all solutions and pathways into consideration. Always friendly and ready to discuss matters. Very pragmatic and approachable.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, CHANCERY

Her strong legal analysis and keen eye for detail allow her to offer concise and pragmatic advice.”

LEGAL 500 2021, CHANCERY, PROBATE AND TAX

She’s very pragmatic, approachable and thorough, sometimes picking up on things you wouldn’t necessarily pick up on yourself and taking perspectives you might not have thought of.” “Natasha has already forged a clear path to success, looking at the bigger picture to provide clients with clear but rounded advice.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

Very sharp and responsive, with great attention to detail and a good way with clients.”

Legal 500 2020, Property

Natasha is very thorough, her attention to detail is strong and she’s very approachable. She’s always at the other end of the phone and she’s always willing to help. ‘She is right on top of the legal and factual aspects of a case.’ “

Chambers UK 2020, Chancery

Natasha is professional, knowledgeable, with a good eye for detail.”

Legal 500 2020, Commercial, banking, insolvency and Chancery law

A very sharp and user-friendly barrister.”

Legal 500 2019, Property

Natasha is extremely intelligent, with an eye for practical and innovative solutions.”

Legal 500 2019, Commercial, banking, insolvency and Chancery law
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • LLM International Commercial Law (Distinction), University of Nottingham
    • BVC, BPP
    • LLB Law (Hons), University of Hull
    • Bristol Law Society’s “Barrister of the Year 2017”
    • Istituto di Studi Economici e per l’Occupazione Scholarship
    • Ferens Scholarship
  • Professional memberships:

    • ConTrA
    • COMBAR
    • Chancery Bar Association
    • Professional Negligence Bar Association
  • Natasha Dzameh is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.