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Twenty Essex

Insurance

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Twenty Essex

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Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Twenty Essex has considerable strength across a broad array of international mandates, including high-value insurance litigation and Bermuda Form arbitrations. Members are regularly instructed by insureds, insurers and reinsurers. Twenty Essex offers an impressive depth of expertise in matters arising from the marine, energy and finance sectors. An interviewee says that: "Twenty Essex has an incredible breadth and depth of knowledge on insurance practices and case law, which places them well to deal with complex and high-value insurance litigation."

Arron Zitver is the practice director.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are really helpful in turning things around.

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  • Twenty Essex's clerks are responsive and willing to work with solicitors to find an arrangement that works for their barristers and for the solicitors' clients.

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  • The clerks are always prepared to try and be flexible, bearing in mind rates, clients and appetite. They are very commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Philip Edey
    Philip Edey

    Philip Edey

    Philip Edey KC is familiar with insurance claims across a broad range of business areas and well regarded for his experience handling complex litigation. He also acts in an advisory capacity and has a strong track record of representing clients in international arbitrations.

    • Philip is a charming advocate who really knows what points will appeal to the tribunal.

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    • Philip is extremely good with clients, very charming and very hard-working. He is excellent in cross-examination.

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    • Philip Edey is one of the toughest opponents I've faced.

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    • Philip Edey has been head and shoulders above the rest in the quality of work he produces.

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

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  • Charles Kimmins
    Charles Kimmins

    Charles Kimmins

    Charles Kimmins KC maintains a broad commercial litigation practice and has considerable expertise in insurance and reinsurance disputes. He is experienced in handling disputes arising in the finance and marine industries.

    • Clients love him.

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    • Charles is great with clients, commercial, approachable, easy to work with and a real support in complex litigation.

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    • Charles Kimmins' passion for pursuing novel and successful legal arguments is second to none. He is exceptionally bright, especially on his feet, and of course brilliant in advocacy.

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  • Christopher Hancock
    Christopher Hancock

    Christopher Hancock

    Christopher Hancock KC is an experienced insurance silk who regularly takes on high-value, complex international claims. He exhibits expertise in cases arising from significant losses in the marine and energy industries, and is expert at handling Bermuda Form arbitrations. He also advises on fidelity cover.

    • He is one of the leading shipping and insurance KCs.

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    • Chris is one of a handful of counsel I would trust with bet-the-company cases.

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    • He is really excellent and very experienced. Christopher has seen all of the market trends and which way the winds are blowing. He has a lot of confidence and gravitas with judges.

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  • Stephen Du
    Stephen Du

    Stephen Du

    Stephen Du is a well-regarded junior who regularly acts for insurers and insureds across various commercial and financial lines. He has particular and noteworthy experience in tackling complex matters arising out of credit-risk policy disputes.

    • With Stephen, you are getting KC quality for junior rates.

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  • Susannah Jones
    Susannah Jones

    Susannah Jones

    Susannah Jones is a strong choice of junior for insurance and reinsurance matters. She is extremely well-versed in large scale disputes involving such issues as business interruption and war risk matters among many others.

    • Susannah Jones is incredibly astute with a strong attention to detail.

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    • Susannah is extremely user-friendly, clear and concise.

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