Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide
What the Team is Known For
4 New Square is an established set known for its capabilities in areas such as professional negligence, civil fraud and insurance. The Middle East work of its members also has a strong emphasis on construction, with senior barristers at the chambers regularly appointed as arbitrator in construction arbitrations. 4 New Square's barristers are also well equipped to handle DIFC litigation.
Strengths
They are the go-to chambers for their areas of specialism. They are fully trusted by law firms and their clients to grasp the nuances of complex matters.
They have built up considerable Middle East insurance disputes experience. They are extremely talented barristers with a very personal touch.
The barristers at 4 New Square have a wealth of knowledge and experience advising on cases in the Middle East.
Notable practitioners
Neil Hext KC is a noted specialist in insurance disputes, encompassing professional negligence and construction matters. Based in London, he is well regarded by instructing solicitors and also has experience sitting as an arbitrator.
Neil Hext is a great leader with great instincts. He is hard-working and has deep links in the Middle East.
Neil is very easy to work with, he's got a good manner with experts and clients, and his drafting is very good.
Neil Hext is brilliant in making verbal submissions before the court.
Neil Hext is a cerebral, clever, precise and clear lawyer.
Timothy Chelmick is noted for his strong focus on Middle Eastern cases and regularly handles international arbitration proceedings. Solicitors frequently instruct him on shareholder and contractual disputes as well as construction and insurance cases.
Tim Chelmick has exceptional expertise in insurance law matters.
Tim Chelmick is highly numerate, with a science background, so he easily understands the technical background of a case.
Tim is very user-friendly and knows the market.
Tim Chelmick stands out because he is very skilled at getting up to speed quickly on technical matters. He is good at assimilating a huge number of documents and he communicates in a clear way.