1Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘David is a phenomenon. Without doubt among the best at the Bar. He has a sparkling intellect and provides unrivalled advocacy and judgement. The most highly respected and feared opponent.’
Fountain Court Chambers
Insurance remains a core part of Fountain Court Chambers’s practice, with members representing both insurers and policyholders in cases including high-profile and precedent-setting disputes, including involvement in disputes arising out of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. David Railton KC has been active acting for aviation war risks insurers in litigation arising out of the Ukraine crisis, in the case of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd v Various Insurers. Anneliese Day KC is routinely instructed in substantial and complex insurance matters, whereas Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC has continued to engage in claims for business interruption losses suffered as a result of lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic. Bankim Thanki KC has strong insurance experience linked to his aviation, commercial and banking practices, and Max Evans is a notable junior in the set.
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- 'Sian Huckett is very informed and responsive.'
- 'Excellent clerks room. Alex Taylor and Sian Huckett are brilliant.'
- 'Strength and depth across all complex insurance and reinsurance issues. Incredibly valuable to be able to use Senior and Junior Counsel in the same set, with this specialist knowledge.'
- 'Good, efficient and pragmatic.'
- 'Fountain Court is an outstanding insurance set.'
- 'The set has an increasing number of insurance practitioners, at all levels of seniority, and is involved in all the major insurance cases.'
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.
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2Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘Anneliese is an effective and efficient leader, great communicator and lawyer with excellent commercial instincts. She is a steady, self-assured advocate and a stellar team player with a very engaging style.’
2Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘Leigh-Ann is careful, as is vital in complex insurance, but keeps her eye on the main game. She is hard-working and also has flair.’
2Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘One of the big names at the Bar. Amazing courtroom presence. Judges love him and he is brilliant with clients.’
3Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘One of the biggest names at the Bar. Genuinely time to worry if he is your opponent. Outstandingly intelligent even by the standards of the commercial Bar, with superb oral and written advocacy skills. Everything a client could want in a senior leader.’
4Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘James’s advices and pleadings are particularly strong; it is well considered, meets the lay client's needs, and engages with the necessary points clearly, effectively, and with a forensic eye for detail.’
4Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘Derrick is one of those barristers who thinks out of the box. He is technically sound, but the main reason clients keep going back is that he has a habit of winning.’
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4Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘Tim is an excellent trial advocate and cross-examiner. He is thorough and relentless.'
4Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
'Akhil is hugely user-friendly and responsive. Technically and analytically, he is outstanding. On his feet, he speaks with authority and is calm and methodical.'
5Hall of fameFountain Court Chambers
‘A reassuring presence who brings a calm and clear approach to complex issues, particularly in financial services matters. Always on hand to get stuck in with clear and commercial advice. Advocacy is outstanding and consistently listened to by judges.'
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.
Fountain Court Chambers
‘Max is very personable and engaging, and give succinct and digestible advice to clients on tricky issues.’
Fountain Court Chambers
‘Outstanding analytical mind, which is able to identify, assess and provide solutions to difficult legal problems. Christopher is able to assimilate and deploy quickly highly complex material.'
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.
Fountain Court Chambers
‘Max is very personable and engaging, and give succinct and digestible advice to clients on tricky issues.’
Fountain Court Chambers
‘Outstanding analytical mind, which is able to identify, assess and provide solutions to difficult legal problems. Christopher is able to assimilate and deploy quickly highly complex material.'