Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide
Band 2
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
Having members who have actually lived and worked in the region really adds authenticity and on-the-ground experience to its offering.
4 New Square has strength and depth across all commercial and construction matters in both litigation and arbitration.
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.
He is a very careful and effective advocate.
Neil Hext KC manages to explain decisive points to the judge extremely well.
Richard Liddell KC is a well-regarded silk who stands out for his expertise in the field of insurance, covering trade credit insurance as well as professional liability and indemnity. He regularly represents insurers and has extensive experience in both litigation and arbitration.
Richard Liddell KC is an absolutely brilliant advocate. He is very personable, easy to deal with, down to earth, works very hard and always delivers. He is a very impressive barrister.
Richard Liddell is user-friendly and very good at distilling complex issues simply. He is very available, helpful and strategic.
Richard Liddell is a professional liability expert when it comes to cases against law firms.
Tim 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 strong awareness of the commercial drivers of the client.
Tim Chelmick has top construction and commercial law expertise, as well as a deep understanding of Middle Eastern projects, clients and disputes.
Tim is a very good and effective cross-examiner.
Tim knows how to run a dispute in the Middle East on behalf of clients from the region, with an awareness of all the cultural, transactional, legal and procedural realities. This sets him apart.
