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Brick Court Chambers

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Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Brick Court Chambers is a commercial litigation powerhouse with a strong breadth of expertise in insurance disputes. Members of the set are frequently sought after to represent leading insurers and reinsurers as well as claimants, including financial institutions. They are capable of assisting with disputes over liability, negligence and appropriate jurisdiction, and field impressive prowess in multi-jurisdictional matters. Members have recently acted in Sky UK Limited v Riverstone Managing Agency, a dispute concerned with an insurance policy covering Sky's roof against water damage. Sources highlight that it is "a set focused on complex work" and combines "straightforward and clear advice with approachable barristers and well-known heavyweights."

Paul Dennison and Tony Burgess are the senior clerks.

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Strengths

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  • Brick Court has the best clerking and most responsive service.

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  • The clerks are excellent.

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  • Senior Clerk Paul Dennison and team are always very responsive, pragmatic and commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Howard
    Mark Howard

    Mark Howard

    Mark Howard KC is a skilled advocate whose insurance work is of a consistently high quality and value. He is noted for his ability to represent clients in international arbitration. His broad practice covers an array of disputes including energy-related and marine insurance matters.

    • Mark is absolutely brilliant in court. He is extremely calm and cool on his feet. He is very experienced.

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    • Mark is at the top of the pile.

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    • He is very good in whatever he turns his hand to, especially at appellate level.

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  • Simon Salzedo
    Simon Salzedo

    Simon Salzedo

    Simon Salzedo KC is well known for his ability as a commercial barrister and for his expertise in professional negligence. He has a significant focus on insurance work, particularly marine, financial services and political risk matters, and is a skilled international arbitrator. He is also highly skilled at advising on D&O claims.

    • He is all over the detail in a way that many others aren't, and thus comes up with things that others don't. He is unflappable in court.

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    • He is a brilliant operator, who is experienced and brings calm insights. Simon is very robust on points that are worth arguing, and very clear in terms of how best to put forward an argument.

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    • Simon is exceptionally good and his advocacy is flawless in my view. He is persuasive and enjoyable to listen to.

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    • He is very good and smooth on his feet.

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    • Simon Salzedo has the highest technical quality.

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  • Stephen Midwinter
    Stephen Midwinter

    Stephen Midwinter

    Stephen Midwinter KC is a well-regarded barrister whose practice has a strong international element, with many of his cases originating abroad. He is particularly strong in the energy and banking spheres and is experienced in matters involving allegations of fraud. He regularly acts in D&O cases and personal injury claims. He handles litigation as well as arbitrations.

    • Stephen Midwinter is one of the most impressive advocates at the bar, and my top choice of King's Counsel for major complex matters.

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    • Stephen Midwinter is a great insurance silk.

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    • He has a cooperative approach.

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    • He is a fantastic barrister who is good on his feet.

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    • Stephen is an unflappable barrister with a very clear vision of a case.

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  • Harry Matovu
    Harry Matovu

    Harry Matovu

    Harry Matovu KC is an accomplished insurance and reinsurance practitioner, who has particular expertise in war risk, professional indemnity agreements and jurisdiction issues. He is also a highly regarded arbitrator with a broad international practice.

    • Harry is charming and elegant with solicitors, and calm and authoritative as an advocate. He is straight down the line and you can trust him.

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    • He is a great team player.

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    • Harry is a really clever guy and very experienced.

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  • Michael Bolding
    Michael Bolding

    Michael Bolding

    Michael Bolding boasts an impressively strong practice. He regularly deals with high-profile insurance and reinsurance disputes. He has notable experience in international arbitration.

    • Michael's drafting is clean, crisp, punchy and effortless. He has the ability to reduce complex litigation to a series of straightforward propositions.

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  • Tony Singla
    Tony Singla

    Tony Singla

    Tony Singla KC specialises in marine insurance and handles numerous cases dealing with damage and total loss of vessels. He also handles cases arising out of offshore energy and construction projects. He has an in-depth understanding of issues relating to professional indemnity policies.

    • Tony is a rare combination of exceptionally bright and highly personable. He is totally exceptional in every way.

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    • He is incredibly intelligent and quick to grasp complex and very involved cases. Tony has excellent judgement in terms of points we are likely to win or lose on. His advocacy is very persuasive.

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    • Tony Singla is a really impressive advocate and a pleasure to work with. He has the ability to combine impressive advisory and advocacy skills on complex matters with a very client-friendly manner.

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