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Insurance - London (Bar)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Crown Office Chambers handles complex and high-value claims arising from major construction, property damage and product liability matters. Members offer further expertise in broker disputes, professional indemnity matters and D&O claims. One sources says that "Crown Office Chambers has barristers who are commercially-aware, detail-oriented and have been incredibly helpful in progressing matters with clients' end goals in mind." The strength of the set in both domestic and international matters sees them instructed in cases across a broad array of jurisdictions. Tenants were instructed by the defendants in Sky & Mace v Riverstone and other insurers, a £200 million coverage dispute arising from a Construction All Risk policy.

James Wilkinson is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Rigney
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Andrew Rigney
1
Band 1

Andrew Rigney KC handles a broad range of insurance disputes, including cases arising out of major construction projects and claims relating to product liability and professional indemnity policies. He displays strength in both litigation and arbitration, particularly in relation to claims arising out of large-scale projects. He demonstrates particular prowess in international insurance matters.

Andrew is a construction insurance expert. who is unbelievably hardworking and crunches through things very efficiently and effectively. He is very commercially aware.

Andrew is very thorough, analytical and user-friendly. He is great in trial.

He's exceptionally bright and a real team player, which isn't always the case with senior silks. He's great to work with.

Andrew is absolutely brilliant and really authoritative.

3
Ben Quiney
3
Band 3

Ben Quiney KC offers notable experience in insurance litigation. As well as construction cases, he handles a broad remit of insurance work that extends to D&O claims, property damage, subrogated recovery and coverage disputes.

Ben is very calm and measured and has a good eye for detail. He's excellent on his feet and very adaptable. He does non-mainstream claims and adapts well to it.

He is really well respected by all of the insurers and brokers. Ben has a very nice written style and is good on his feet.

He has an absolutely superb reputation.

Daniel Shapiro
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Daniel Shapiro
3
Band 3

Daniel Shapiro KC focuses his practice on insurance and reinsurance disputes, demonstrating particular acumen in handling property damage matters, brokers' disputes and professional indemnity cases. His practice takes in both domestic and cross-border disputes.

He is confident and clever. Daniel has good judgement and is also very client-focused.

He is a great strategic thinker.

Daniel is so intellectually bright that it is almost frightening. He is very commercially minded and knows the insurers and the market very well.

Danny is an excellent advocate who is very impressive on his feet. He is a brilliant silk who you definitely want in your corner.

He has a very good reputation with solicitors for his work.

Isabel Hitching
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Isabel Hitching
4
Band 4

Isabel Hitching is an impressive insurance practitioner able to act both for insureds and insurers in complex cases. She is well versed in unusual clause matters, breach of contract and failure of duty issues, among numerous others. She is frequently sought to advise on test cases in the space.

Isabel is an excellent barrister in respect of insurance coverage issues.

4
James Medd
4
Band 4

James Medd is a senior junior who is very highly thought of for his expertise in construction-related insurance disputes. He exhibits additional skill in employer and product liability claims, and also advises insurers on the wording and scope of insurance policies.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Insurance

Andrew Rigney KC
1
Andrew Rigney KC
1
Band 1
3
Ben Quiney KC
3
Band 3
Daniel Shapiro KC
3
Daniel Shapiro KC
3
Band 3
Isabel Hitching KC
4
Isabel Hitching KC
4
Band 4

Juniors

London (Bar)

Insurance

4
James Medd
4
Band 4