Ranking tables
Insurance | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 1
Band 2
Star Individuals
Band 1
- David Edwards KC 7 King's Bench Walk29 Years Ranked
- David Scorey KC Essex Court Chambers19 Years Ranked
- John Lockey KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KC Fountain Court Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Peter MacDonald Eggers KC 7 King's Bench Walk14 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC 7 King's Bench Walk22 Years Ranked
- Simon Salzedo KC Brick Court Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Siobán Healy KC 7 King's Bench Walk23 Years Ranked
- Alistair Schaff KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Andrew Rigney KCCrown Office Chambers
- Jonathan Gaisman KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Tom Weitzman KC3 Verulam Buildings
Band 2
- Adam Kramer KC 3 Verulam Buildings16 Years Ranked
- Andrew Guy Blackwood KC Quadrant Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Andrew Wales KC 7 King's Bench Walk17 Years Ranked
- Anneliese Day KC Fountain Court Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Bankim Thanki KC Fountain Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Ben Elkington KC 4 New Square Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Ben Lynch KC Fountain Court Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Charles Dougherty KC 2 Temple Gardens17 Years Ranked
- David Turner KC 4 New Square Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Hough KC 4 New Square Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Mark Howard KC Brick Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Neil Hext KC 4 New Square Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Paul Reed KC Gatehouse Chambers23 Years Ranked
- Paul Stanley KC Essex Court Chambers24 Years Ranked
- Philip Edey KC Twenty Essex25 Years Ranked
- Roger Stewart KC 4 New Square Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Stephen Midwinter KC Brick Court Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Stephen Moriarty KC Fountain Court Chambers26 Years Ranked
- Adam Fenton KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Aidan Christie KC4 Pump Court
- Alison Padfield KC4 New Square Chambers
- Andrew Neish KC4 Pump Court
- Christopher Hancock KCTwenty Essex
- David Railton KCFountain Court Chambers
- Dominic Kendrick KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Rachel Ansell KC4 Pump Court
- Richard Waller KC7 King's Bench Walk
Band 3
- Ben Hubble KC 4 New Square Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Charles Kimmins KC Twenty Essex20 Years Ranked
- David Bailey KC 7 King's Bench Walk13 Years Ranked
- James Brocklebank KC 7 King's Bench Walk17 Years Ranked
- Jamie Smith KC 4 New Square Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Jawdat Khurshid KC 7 King's Bench Walk19 Years Ranked
- Neil Moody KC 2 Temple Gardens24 Years Ranked
- Nigel Tozzi KC 4 Pump Court29 Years Ranked
- Stephen Hofmeyr KC 7 King's Bench Walk29 Years Ranked
- Ben Quiney KCCrown Office Chambers
- James Cutress KCFountain Court Chambers
- Martin Moore KCErskine Chambers
Band 4
- Andrew Burns KC Devereux23 Years Ranked
- Andrew Hunter KC Blackstone Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Claire Blanchard KC Essex Court Chambers27 Years Ranked
- Colin Wynter KC Maryon Wynter Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Graeme McPherson KC 4 New Square Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Gruder KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Josephine Higgs KC 7 King's Bench Walk7 Years Ranked
- Justin Fenwick KC 4 New Square Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Michael Holmes KC 7 King's Bench Walk13 Years Ranked
- Patrick Goodall KC Fountain Court Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Philippa Hopkins KC Essex Court Chambers25 Years Ranked
- Richard Lord KC Brick Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Steven Berry KC Essex Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Tony Singla KC Brick Court Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Clare Dixon KC4 New Square Chambers
- Daniel Shapiro KCCrown Office Chambers
- Nicholas Craig KC3 Verulam Buildings
- Nigel Jones KCGatehouse Chambers
- Robert Moxon Browne KC2 Temple Gardens
Band 1
- Alexander MacDonald 7 King's Bench Walk12 Years Ranked
- Peter Ratcliffe3 Verulam Buildings
Band 2
- David Walsh Essex Court Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Harry Wright 7 King's Bench Walk8 Years Ranked
- Richard Harrison Devereux13 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Parker7 King's Bench Walk
- James Purchas4 Pump Court
- Simon Kerr7 King's Bench Walk
- Sushma Ananda7 King's Bench Walk
Band 3
- Jessica Sutherland 7 King's Bench Walk13 Years Ranked
- Miles Harris 4 New Square Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Timothy Killen 2 Temple Gardens7 Years Ranked
- James MeddCrown Office Chambers
- Timothy Kenefick7 King's Bench Walk
Band 4
- Alice Carse 4 Pump Court5 Years Ranked
- Ben Smiley 4 New Square Chambers7 Years Ranked
- David Thomas 2 Temple Gardens6 Years Ranked
- Jocelin Gale 7 King's Bench Walk3 Years Ranked
- Lucas Fear-Segal 2 Temple Gardens4 Years Ranked
- Marcus Mander 7 King's Bench Walk8 Years Ranked
- Martyn Naylor 4 Pump Court1 Years Ranked
- Sandra Healy 7 King's Bench Walk12 Years Ranked
- Sarah Martin 7 King's Bench Walk2 Years Ranked
- Carl Troman4 New Square Chambers
- James SharpeCrown Office Chambers
- Keir Howie7 King's Bench Walk
- Max EvansFountain Court Chambers
- Stephen Du7 King's Bench Walk
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 7 King's Bench WalkInsurance2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked7 King’s Bench Walk enjoys an undisputed reputation as the leading insurance and reinsurance set, with a breadth and depth of bench that is unmatched by its peers. Its members are consistently sought after to handle the most complex and high-stakes domestic and international disputes, particularly those arising from the marine, energy and life sciences sectors. The set acts for both defendants and claimants, and represents insurers and underwriters as well as corporate and individual claimants. Tenants were involved in the Stonegate Pub Company Limited v MS Amlin Corporate Member Limited business interruption case. Solicitors interviewed comment that the set has "the greatest strength and depth for complex insurance work, both coverage and defence."
Band 2
2 4 New Square ChambersInsurance2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked4 New Square Chambers has an impressive bench of silks and junior barristers with expertise spanning a broad spectrum of insurance and reinsurance matters, supplemented by its renowned professional negligence pedigree. Members of the set represent a strong choice for technically challenging coverage issues and are particularly renowned for their expertise in disputes involving property damage, professional indemnity and product liability matters. They act for defendants and claimants, including a range of corporates across the real estate and energy sectors. Tenants were instructed in the Vistra (Jersey) Ltd and Others v Various Insurers case concerning a coverage dispute over a £75 million claim made on a professional indemnity policy. Sources note the "wealth of knowledge and experience across all levels" and that their "expertise, especially at silk level, is second to none."2 Brick Court ChambersInsurance2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedBrick 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 been instructed in White Oak Europe Acquisition v Axis and Others, a £20 million warranty and indemnity claim. Sources highlight that it is "an elite commercial set with an impressive array of talent at the senior and junior ends," and that their ability to handle complex matters is "first-rate."2 Essex Court ChambersInsurance2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedEssex Court Chambers offers impressive advocacy in the courtroom alongside considerable strengths handling international arbitrations. The set possesses enviable prowess in the Bermuda Form, counting published authors on the subject among its tenants. Capable of handling a breadth of insurance and reinsurance disputes involving the marine, construction, pharmaceutical and energy sectors, among others. Members of Essex Court Chambers have been involved in key insurance cases, such as the AIG Europe Ltd & Others v Wood Group Canada Inc case, which concerns an excess coverage dispute. Sources say that the set is "a go-to for complex insurance litigation." Another commentator highlights that the barristers provide "commercial advice on novel points."2 Fountain Court ChambersInsurance2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedFountain Court Chambers fields considerable commercial dispute expertise. Its members are frequently sought out to handle a raft of insurance mandates for clients across the banking and financial services and construction industries. Renowned for their strength handling multi-jurisdictional matters, members of the set are instructed in complex litigation and arbitrations, including Bermuda Form. The set offers further capabilities advising on technical coverage and jurisdictional issues concerning a wide range of policies. Members of Fountain Court Chambers have been involved in key insurance cases, such as Various Eateries Trading v Allianz, a £2.5 million business interruption claim for indemnity. Sources highlight that the barristers are able to "put together an extremely strong case on relatively short notice due to time pressures" and can "address certain technical arguments that the parties in the other claims had not even considered." Another source states that Fountain Court is a "strong set" with "experienced counsel."
Band 3
3 2 Temple GardensInsurance2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked2 Temple Gardens is home to a notable group of silks and junior barristers with substantial expertise in the insurance and reinsurance markets. The barristers' enviable prowess in property damage matters is supplemented by adept handling of suspected fraudulent claims. Members of the set are capable of advising on complex issues of coverage, alleged negligence and liability. The set's tenants have been instructed in cases, such as Various Eateries v Allianz, a significant COVID-19 business interruption claim. A source says that the set has "a variety of very technically competent and experienced counsel." Another commentator notes it is a "very strong chambers for complex and sensitive cases." An additional interviewee highlights: "The set has the resources at their disposal to service cases of utmost complexity. There are plenty of senior juniors to silks available who can assist on all varieties of complex insurance disputes."3 3 Verulam BuildingsInsurance2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked3 Verulam Buildings leans on its expertise in banking and finance to handle a broad array of insurance and reinsurance matters arising from the sector. Members of the set adeptly handle professional indemnity, credit risk, D&O and construction-related disputes, both domestic and international in nature. They are regularly instructed by insured parties, insurers and reinsurers and act on both sides of insurance broker cases. Members of 3 Verulam Buildings have been involved in key insurance cases, such as Stonegate Pub Company v MS Amlin, an £850 million business interruption claim. Sources note: "3VB has a number of impressive and talented barristers more than capable of handling technically tricky disputes."3 4 Pump CourtInsurance2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedBarristers at 4 Pump Court are regularly instructed in domestic and multi-jurisdictional insurance matters, with a particular focus on construction and property damage disputes. Members of the set are praised for their courtroom advocacy and adept handling of arbitrations. They offer further expertise in complex coverage issues and allegations of negligence. Tenants were instructed in The Red Lion Sturmer Limited t/a The Red Lion v AXIS Speciality Europe SE, a significant business interruption claim. One interviewee notes that "the barristers think proactively and deliver complex advice in a comprehensive easily understood manner." Another source highlights their: "good breadth of expertise."3 Crown Office ChambersInsurance2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedCrown 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. Sources highlight its "great breadth and depth of expertise for insurance coverage disputes which span across several sectors." The strength of the set in both domestic and international matters sees them instructed in cases across a broad array of jurisdictions. Tenants of Crown Office Chambers were instructed in the Sky, Mace and Prater v Insurerscase, which concerns a £200 million claim arising out damages and defects to the roof of Sky's global headquarters.3 Twenty EssexInsurance2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedTwenty 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. Sources say they are "consistently impressed with their ability to adeptly navigate complex problems or situations and identify the key issues which would be determinative in a given case, providing effective and targeted advice."