Insurance

Aidan Christie KC has vast experience of handling insurance and reinsurance cases of some magnitude in domestic and international markets, and has significant experience tackling arbitration proceedings. He is adept at insurance disputes involving professional indemnity and property policies.

"Aidan has an encyclopedic knowledge of the market, which is a real asset to clients. This is delivered with a characteristic lack of fuss as well."

"Aidan provides extremely comprehensive, timely and digestible advice in a tight timeline."

"Aidan provides a good written product, understanding the commercial side of disputes."

Andrew Neish KC maintains an insurance practice that is truly international in focus, as evidenced by his involvement in matters involving regions such as the Middle East, Africa and China, to name but a few. He also exhibits considerable expertise in regulatory compliance.

"Andrew is a very good, punchy and forthright silk."

"Andrew's expertise and sophistication with respect to complex insurance issues is of the highest level."

"Andrew is a talented silk who supplies fantastic arguments."

James Purchas is a senior junior who is well regarded for his insurance practice, which sees him advising insurers on major coverage disputes and financial lines claims, as well as commercial disputes between insurance providers. He further offers wise counsel on regulatory matters. He appears as an advocate in both arbitration and court proceedings.

"James is a strong senior junior who is outstanding technically and commercially and works really well as a part of a team."

"James is very easy to deal with as well as being very bright and knowledgeable."

Rachel Ansell KC is a highly capable silk who has established credentials in the professional negligence, construction and property damage fields. She has a growing reputation for insurance work among instructing solicitors and exhibits considerable skill in complex coverage and subrogation disputes. She is well regarded for her courtroom skills and also demonstrates strength in arbitration.

"Rachel is a very good technical lawyer. She is extremely lucid and provides clear advice."

Alice Carse is notable for her expertise in acting for insurers in high-stakes disputes. She has a wealth of advocacy experience and is particularly noted for her abilities in handling business interruption matters.

"Alice was dedicated and responsive at all times. Her helpfulness and willingness to immerse into the team was invaluable."

"Alice is a joy to work with. She is extremely commercial and tactically savvy."

Martyn Naylor is held in high regard for the ability to represent insurers in complex disputes. He is particularly noted for defending against claims made on commercial lines of insurance such as with business interruption matters.

"Martyn is incredibly responsive and is a bright individual. He has an excellent brain, leaving no stone unturned."

"Martyn is very persuasive in court, is great on advocacy strategy and is highly regarded."

Nigel Tozzi KC is a versatile commercial silk who frequently turns his hand to high-end insurance and reinsurance disputes. He is known for his extremely thorough preparation and his expert provision of strong coverage advice. He is skilled in representing policyholders and insurance companies in a range of coverage disputes. He is particularly adept at advising on matters relating to professional indemnity and fraud.

"Nigel is wonderful. He remains super enthusiastic, one of those upbeat people who it's always a pleasure to work with, and clients universally warm to him."