Tony Singla KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘Tony is exceptional in every respect. As an advocate, he stands head and shoulders above almost all of his peers.’
With ‘strength in-depth in sanctions as well as insurance,’ members of Brick Court Chambers continue to be instructed on significant and high profile cases within insurance and reinsurance, with members acting on a broad range of claims, ranging from cases related to the Russian aviation claims, to the Covid-19 business interruption cases. Noted for ’having the court’s ear in a way that other silks do not,’ Mark Howard KC, alongside Tony Singla KC, Stephen Midwinter KC and Edward Ho have been involved in AerCap v AIG (& Others) involving imposed sanctions prohibiting AerCap and other lessors from continuing the leasing of aircraft and parts to Russian airlines. Michael Bolding and Tom Wood are further key names from the set.
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Testimonials
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- 'Brick Court is very responsive and easy to work with.'
- 'They are rightly considered first class.'
- 'They are the best - especially, the head clerks.'
- 'Absolutely excellent.'
- 'Excellent strength-in-depth. Very strong on sanctions as well as insurance.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Mark Howard KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘Put simply, he has the court’s ear in a way that other senior silks do not. Always cuts to the heart of the issue with impeccable judgment.’
Harry Matovu KC
Brick Court Chambers 'Harry has the gift of making complex matters seem simple. He definitely can see the wood through the trees. His drafting is a pleasure to read.'
Simon Salzedo KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘Simon is hugely intelligent, delightful to work with and has a disarming ability to make the most complicated of propositions sound simple.'
Thomas Plewman KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘He is extremely clever and hard-working. He finds and focuses on the core issue and presents his case with crystal clarity.'
Stephen Midwinter KC
Brick Court Chambers ‘Stephen has always been excellent on his feet. All his written work is punchy. His greatest asset is a very quick brain. Plus, he is very down-to-earth and responsive.’
Roger Masefield KC
Brick Court Chambers 'Not afraid of expressing an opinion, sticks to his guns, team player.'
2023 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Richard Eschwege KC
Brick Court Chambers 'A towering intellect with a prodigious work rate and a joy to work with.'
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Michael Bolding
Brick Court Chambers ‘Contributes significantly to the team – fitting in with KCs, solicitors and clients.’
Tom Wood
Brick Court Chambers ‘Tom provides very clear written advice and works well as part of a team.’