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4 New Square Chambers

Property Damage

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4 New Square Chambers

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Property Damage - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

4 New Square Chambers is renowned for its expert assistance to institutional, individual and insurer clients in a broad spectrum of property damage disputes. The set boasts impressive expertise in matters involving professional negligence, defective product and insurance issues, and is notable for its handling of high-value cases arising from fires, floods and construction work. Sources make note of the "endless numbers of highly competent counsel within their chambers" and ability to "perform to an exceptional level". A recent work highlight for members was acting for the claimant in a multimillion-pound claim arising out of the fire allegedly caused by hot works that spread to the claimant’s hotel causing widespread damage.

Lizzy Stewart is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • 4 New Square Chambers has excellent clerking.

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  • The clerks are always available should you need to contact counsel urgently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ben Elkington
    Ben Elkington

    Ben Elkington

    Ben Elkington KC handles a broad range of property damage work, including fire claims in particular, and also regularly gets involved in surrounding insurance, contract and negligence issues associated with such matters. He is adept at managing difficult multiparty claims through to successful outcomes, and often deals with matters that have an international element to them.

    • Ben Elkington is absolutely brilliant.

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    • Ben Elkington is very commercial in his outlook and advice, and is strong on his feet and at finding novel arguments.

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  • Isabel Barter
    Isabel Barter

    Isabel Barter

    Isabel Barter is a respected junior with notable experience handling claims relating to fire and flooding. She offers additional expertise in areas including product liability and professional negligence.

    • If you ask Isabel to do something, she will do that and much more, all tied up with a ribbon. She does everything promptly, without fuss, and with good humour and charm.

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    • Isabel Barter is a very safe pair of hands in property damage.

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  • Siân Mirchandani
    Siân Mirchandani

    Siân Mirchandani

    Siân Mirchandani KC has notable experience in construction-related property damage disputes. She has additional professional negligence expertise and frequently acts on behalf of insurers and administrators on matters related to fires and floods.

    • Siân Mirchandani is punchy and very competent. She is a very good lawyer.

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    • Siân is frighteningly clever.

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  • David Turner
    David Turner

    David Turner

    David Turner KC is highly expert in complex and high-stakes property damage matters. He is extremely well versed in cladding issues and fire damage. Turner brings his knowledge of commercial insurance matters to bear in his property damage practice.

    • David will think outside the box, get on board with finding a commercial strategy, and has the client's best interest at heart.

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  • Hugh Saunders
    Hugh Saunders

    Hugh Saunders

    Hugh Saunders is increasingly recognised for his expertise in a broad range of property damage claims. He is frequently called upon to act as sole counsel in claims arising from fire damage and water ingress.

    • Hugh is excellent - very approachable and easy to work with. He very quickly gets to grips with even complex issues and gives clear commercial advice.

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