Aidan Christie KC
4 Pump Court ‘Go-to leading counsel for the most complex and sensitive insurance and reinsurance matters. An outstanding knowledge of the market which is a real asset to clients, all delivered sensitively and commercially.'
Noted for being a ‘great set with good strength in depth,’ 4 Pump Court acts for a wide variety of clients, from insured parties and for insurers and reinsurers, to insurance brokers both domestically and internationally. Members of the set cover work across the high-value and high-profile insurance cases currently in the market, from Covid-19 business interruption claims, with Michael Davie KC advising on a number of different cases including Mayfair Banqueting Limited v AXA Insurance UK PLC dealing with an insurance claim for closure of a Mayfair nightclub during the pandemic. Aidan Christie KC is representing reinsurers in an arbitration appeal in the Commercial Court relating to recovery of Covid-19 losses under the Catastrophe Excess of Loss treaty, while Rachel Ansell KC has expertise in insurance claims arising out of Construction All Risks and property damage insurance policies in other jurisdictions. Kate Vaughan-Neil and Quentin Tannock are names to watch.
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- 'Chambers is well clerked and led by Stewart Gibbs and Billy Griffiths. They have helped us find innovative solutions for clients around a recovery scheme and have delivered training directly which has been a real help to build relationships.'
- 'James Tanner is very helpful and user friendly.'
- 'Will Jackman is an extraordinary clerk - he is highly responsive, proactive, has a great can-do attitude and is an absolute pleasure to deal with.'
- 'A very strong set for insurance and reinsurance, with a good selection of junior counsel for tricky cases.'
- 'Great set with good strength in depth.'
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.
Andrew Neish KC
4 Pump Court
Nigel Tozzi KC
4 Pump Court ‘Nigel is accessible, to the point and the point is always right – but importantly he is also incredibly well-viewed by lay clients.’
Rachel Ansell KC
4 Pump Court
Jeremy Nicholson KC
4 Pump Court
Michael Davie KC
4 Pump Court ‘Michael's manner is generally cool, calm and collected. This gives off a general air of reassurance to instructing solicitors and clients alike.'
Alex Potts KC
4 Pump CourtJuniors
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.
Mek Mesfin
4 Pump Court
Martyn Naylor
4 Pump Court ‘An excellent junior barrister for tricky insurance and reinsurance questions. Has built up an impressive understanding of the market which is of great use.'
Alice Carse
4 Pump Court ‘Alice is a very experienced junior counsel, with a very good understanding of insurance law, advocacy skills and excellent ability to translate strategy and legal argument into client friendly language. She is a pleasure to work with.’
Rani Noakes
4 Pump Court ‘Rani is very astute. She quickly grasps the issues in complex cases and is highly analytical. At the same time she is able to clearly communicate her advice and has commercial considerations in mind.’
Simon Goldstone
4 Pump Court
Kate Vaughan-Neil
4 Pump Court 'Kate employs a scrupulous approach when considering the facts of the matter and advising on the legal implications, and is consistently diligent in her approach to all matters.'
Quentin Tannock
4 Pump Court 'Quentin's ability to take an issue and devise a unique strategy makes him a highly effective advocate. Through pragmatic advice that is both technical and decisive, Quentin gains the respect of both those who instruct him and his professional clients.'
Peter Oliver
4 Pump Court ‘Peter was exceedingly helpful and isa able to approach the issues from both a medical and legal background given his previous career as a doctor.’