Ranking tables
Insurance | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
- Andrew Rigney KC Crown Office Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Andrew Wales KC 7 King's Bench Walk19 Years Ranked
- Ben Lynch KC Fountain Court Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Charles Dougherty KC 2 Temple Gardens19 Years Ranked
- David Edwards KC 7 King's Bench Walk31 Years Ranked
- David Scorey KC Essex Court Chambers21 Years Ranked
- John Lockey KC Essex Court Chambers31 Years Ranked
- Mark Howard KC Brick Court Chambers31 Years Ranked
- Paul Stanley KC Essex Court Chambers26 Years Ranked
- Peter MacDonald Eggers KC 7 King's Bench Walk16 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC 7 King's Bench Walk24 Years Ranked
- Roger Stewart KC 4 New Square Chambers31 Years Ranked
- Simon Salzedo KC Brick Court Chambers24 Years Ranked
- Siobán Healy KC 7 King's Bench Walk25 Years Ranked
- Stephen Midwinter KC Brick Court Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Alistair Schaff KC7 King's Bench Walk
- David Railton KCFountain Court Chambers
- Jonathan Gaisman KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Leigh-Ann Mulcahy KCFountain Court Chambers
- Tom Weitzman KC3 Verulam Buildings
- Adam Kramer KC 3 Verulam Buildings18 Years Ranked
- Anneliese Day KC Fountain Court Chambers24 Years Ranked
- Bankim Thanki KC Fountain Court Chambers31 Years Ranked
- Ben Elkington KC 4 New Square Chambers23 Years Ranked
- David Turner KC 4 New Square Chambers22 Years Ranked
- James Brocklebank KC 7 King's Bench Walk19 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Hough KC 4 New Square Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Josephine Higgs KC 7 King's Bench Walk9 Years Ranked
- Neil Hext KC 4 New Square Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Neil Moody KC 2 Temple Gardens26 Years Ranked
- Paul Reed KC Gatehouse Chambers25 Years Ranked
- Philip Edey KC Twenty Essex27 Years Ranked
- Adam Fenton KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Aidan Christie KC4 Pump Court
- Alison Padfield KC4 New Square Chambers
- Andrew Guy Blackwood KCQuadrant Chambers
- Andrew Neish KC4 Pump Court
- Dominic Kendrick KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Rachel Ansell KC4 Pump Court
- Richard Waller KC7 King's Bench Walk
- Ben Hubble KC 4 New Square Chambers24 Years Ranked
- Ben Quiney KC Crown Office Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Charles Kimmins KC Twenty Essex22 Years Ranked
- Christopher Hancock KC Twenty Essex28 Years Ranked
- Clare Dixon KC 4 New Square Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Daniel Shapiro KC Crown Office Chambers15 Years Ranked
- David Bailey KC 7 King's Bench Walk15 Years Ranked
- James Cutress KC Fountain Court Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Jawdat Khurshid KC 7 King's Bench Walk21 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Gruder KC Essex Court Chambers31 Years Ranked
- Michael Holmes KC 7 King's Bench Walk15 Years Ranked
- Philippa Hopkins KC Essex Court Chambers27 Years Ranked
- Stephen Hofmeyr KC 7 King's Bench Walk31 Years Ranked
- Martin Moore KCErskine Chambers
- Andrew Burns KC Devereux25 Years Ranked
- David Pliener KC Gatehouse Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Harry Matovu KC Brick Court Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Isabel Hitching KC Crown Office Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Jamie Smith KC 4 New Square Chambers24 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Craig KC 3 Verulam Buildings22 Years Ranked
- Shail Patel KC 4 New Square Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Sonia Nolten KC 2 Temple Gardens13 Years Ranked
- Stephen Moriarty KC Fountain Court Chambers28 Years Ranked
- Tony Singla KC Brick Court Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Colin Wynter KCMaryon Wynter Chambers
- Graeme McPherson KC4 New Square Chambers
- Nigel Tozzi KC4 Pump Court
- Robert Moxon Browne KC2 Temple Gardens
- Harry Wright 7 King's Bench Walk10 Years Ranked
- Jessica Sutherland 7 King's Bench Walk15 Years Ranked
- Richard Harrison Devereux15 Years Ranked
- Timothy Killen 3 Verulam Buildings9 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Parker7 King's Bench Walk
- James Purchas4 Pump Court
- Keir Howie7 King's Bench Walk
- Simon Kerr7 King's Bench Walk
- Alice Carse 4 Pump Court7 Years Ranked
- Jocelin Gale 7 King's Bench Walk5 Years Ranked
- Marcus Mander 7 King's Bench Walk10 Years Ranked
- Miles Harris 4 New Square Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Sandra Healy 7 King's Bench Walk14 Years Ranked
- Sarah Martin 7 King's Bench Walk4 Years Ranked
- Carl Troman4 New Square Chambers
- Martyn Naylor4 Pump Court
- Timothy Kenefick7 King's Bench Walk
- Ben Smiley 4 New Square Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Coffer Quadrant Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Clara Benn 7 King's Bench Walk7 Years Ranked
- David Thomas 2 Temple Gardens8 Years Ranked
- George Hilton Monckton Chambers3 Years Ranked
- James Medd Crown Office Chambers20 Years Ranked
- James Sharpe 3 Verulam Buildings5 Years Ranked
- Kate Holderness 3 Verulam Buildings2 Years Ranked
- Louis Zvesper Gatehouse Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Lucas Fear-Segal 2 Temple Gardens6 Years Ranked
- Michael Bolding Brick Court Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Michael Ryan 7 King's Bench Walk10 Years Ranked
- Susannah Jones Twenty Essex18 Years Ranked
- William Clerk 2 Temple Gardens4 Years Ranked
- William Day 3 Verulam Buildings4 Years Ranked
- Max EvansFountain Court Chambers
- Stephen Du7 King's Bench Walk
- Mubarak Waseem Essex Court Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Douglas Grant7 King's Bench Walk
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 7 King's Bench WalkInsurance2026 | Band 1 | 22 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. Recently, tenants acted in Dubai Aerospace Enterprise & Others v Lloyd's Insurance Company & Others. Solicitors comment that "7KBW boasts some of the leading insurance talent" with regular mentions of "an exceptionally deep bench of insurance specialists" and that "its experience and expertise in complex insurance matters is unrivalled."
Greg Leyden is the senior clerk.
Band 2
2 4 New Square ChambersInsurance2026 | Band 2 | 15 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 have been instructed in Amtrust Europe Limited v MD Insurance Services Limited, acting for MD Warranty Inspection Services against a £47 million claim. Sources note that "4 New Square Chambers house an immense number of insurance disputes advocates of the highest calibre," who are "quick to grasp complex issues and provide commercially sensible advice."
Lizzy Stewart is the senior clerk and CEO.
2 Brick Court ChambersInsurance2026 | Band 2 | 22 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 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.
2 Essex Court ChambersInsurance2026 | Band 2 | 22 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 Nord Stream AG v Lloyd's, a £400 million claim related to the widely reported pipeline explosions in the Baltic sea. Sources say: "Essex Court Chambers has exceptional bench strength for handling complex and sophisticated matters."
Joe Ferrigno is the senior clerk.
2 Fountain Court ChambersInsurance2026 | Band 2 | 22 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 Greensill Bank AG v Zurich Insurance Co Ltd. Sources say that "counsel at Fountain Court are really the crème de la crème of talent" and highlight "in-depth sector knowledge, coupled with an impressive commercial approach."
Alex Taylor is the senior clerk.
Band 3
3 2 Temple GardensInsurance2026 | Band 3 | 15 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 has appeared in London & Quadrant Housing Trust v Amtrust Europe Limited. A source says that "2TG stands out for its depth of expertise in complex insurance and reinsurance disputes." Another commentator notes that the set has "a wide spread of barristers who are well versed in the law and commercially astute."
Lee Tyler is the senior clerk.
3 3 Verulam BuildingsInsurance2026 | Band 3 | 22 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 including Bath Racecourse and others v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe and others, an £80 million claim relating to business interruption occurring during the COVID pandemic. One source notes: "The barristers at 3VB have been involved in some of the most significant insurance cases of the last few years." Another adds: "3VB has some of the best minds in the insurance business."
Stuart Pullum is the director of clerking.
3 4 Pump CourtInsurance2026 | Band 3 | 22 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 by AXA Insurance in Mayfair Banqueting Ltd v. AXA Insurance, one of the 'At the Premises' test cases. One interviewee highlights "a strong mix of leading KCs, senior and junior counsel, who are not only technically expert, but also commercially savvy and very client-friendly." Another source says that the barristers are "heavy hitters in insurance."
3 Crown Office ChambersInsurance2026 | Band 3 | 15 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. 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.
3 Twenty EssexInsurance2026 | Band 3 | 22 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. 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.