Property Damage

Andrew Rigney KC is a leading silk who is regularly instructed in highly technical cases concerning damage caused by fire, collapse or defective construction. His practice has a significant international element to it, and he is often instructed in high-value, complex disputes. He also has experience in insurance and construction law.

Julian Field is a senior junior who frequently gets involved in multiparty cases and those involving highly technical aspects. He is highly sought after for multimillion-pound claims involving fire, flood and explosions, and has considerable experience dealing with the insurance sector.

Michele De Gregorio enjoys a stellar reputation for his handling of complex property damage cases. He is a go-to for insurers in particular, who seek out his knowledge of flooding, fires and other matters when pursuing subrogated recovery actions.

Ben Quiney KC brings to bear a wide range of experience in related areas such as construction, professional negligence and insurance. He is regularly instructed in claims arising out of fire and other disasters, and possesses deep expertise in coverage issues and subrogated recovery. He has appeared before the TCC and the Commercial Court numerous times.

Daniel Shapiro KC has an impressive commercial practice that involves a significant focus on property damage work, where he is frequently instructed on significant recovery actions, particularly subrogated claims. He is proficient in matters involving fires, flooding, explosions and subsidence.

Elizabeth Boon manages a fine property damage practice which incorporates her strong knowledge of professional negligence and product liability. She also demonstrates key insurance expertise, which she brings to bear in fire, flood and subsidence claims, among others. Boon is skilled in disputes involving both business and residential properties. She often appears in the TCC.

James Medd is a notable barrister who is recognised for acting in construction, insurance and product liability-related property damage claims. He receives further praise for his work on matters involving explosions, and also acts in fire damage disputes.

Richard Sage is a property damage barrister with a depth of experience in acting before the TCC, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He often appears in significant fire damage, site defect and product liability claims.

Caroline McColgan is a recognised barrister with particular experience in complex fire-related claims before the TCC. She is also skilled in acting in water damage disputes, and is experienced in product liability and construction matters.

Isabel Hitching KC is instructed on complex issues relating to construction defects and water damage. She leverages a strong background in insurance and can tackle coverage claims in relation to property damage.