Property Damage | UK Bar

2 Temple Gardens is a go-to set for property damage work, possessing an unrivalled bench of silks and juniors with an impressive breadth of expertise. Commentators confirm that the set is "absolutely the elite of this space". Members of the set are regularly sought after to handle complex coverage and liability issues arising from major floods, fires and construction projects. The set boasts further expertise in subsidence matters arising from tree roots and shrubs. Case highlights include acting in Murphy v West Sussex County Council and Landbuild Limited, where claims arose due to alleged defective works to a highway drainage scheme causing flooding. The set also continued to act in Regent Superbowl v Panteli and Slush Puppie, where claims arose due to fire damage allegedly caused by a Slush Puppie machine. Sources report: "The set's barristers demonstrate an exemplary understanding of the issues presented and provide the client with the best outcome."

Lee Tyler is the senior clerk.

Crown Office Chambers maintains a stellar reputation for its adroit handling of property damage matters arising from a variety of sectors. Members of the set leverage their renowned expertise across professional negligence, insurance and construction to provide highly effective advice and advocacy. They are capable of assisting with every kind of major property damage dispute, from those involving floods and fires to defective construction products and industrial-scale damage. Members have acted on One Hyde Park v Laing O’Rourke, which concerns a significant multimillion-pound claim for damage. Market sources reveal that Crown Office is "a go-to set for the full spectrum of issues", and that it provides "a consistently high standard of service".

James Wilkinson is the senior clerk.

4 New Square Chambers is renowned for its expert assistance to institutional, individual and insurer clients in a broad spectrum of property damage disputes. The set boasts impressive expertise in matters involving professional negligence, defective product and insurance issues, and is notable for its handling of high-value cases arising from fires, floods and construction work. Sources make note of the "endless numbers of highly competent counsel within their chambers" and ability to "perform to an exceptional level". A recent work highlight for members was acting for the claimant in a multimillion-pound claim arising out of the fire allegedly caused by hot works that spread to the claimant’s hotel causing widespread damage.

Lizzy Stewart is the senior clerk.

4 Pump Court serves an impressive client base spanning property owners, insurers and contractors, and provides an impressive range of specialist expertise in major property damage disputes. Members of the set excel in matters involving technical complexity and challenging issues of liability and quantum. The set's strength in the area is complemented by its stature in construction and professional negligence matters. Barristers at 4 Pump Court represented Gateway Housing Association, whose tenanted properties were damaged when a tower crane on an East London development site collapsed onto them. Sources note that 4 Pump Court "has a good breadth of experience and technical knowledge" and "barristers who are thorough and tenacious".

Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs are the senior clerks.

Gatehouse Chambers represents a strong choice for clients with "expertise at different levels of seniority" across a broad array of complex and high-value property damage disputes. Members of the set are renowned for their impressive handling of major construction and property development matters, including allegations of negligence. They offer capabilities in claims involving fires, floods and industrial-scale damage. Members of the chambers acted for IEP Technologies in a £46 million dispute in the TCC, with the claim for damage arising from an explosion alleged to be due to negligent advice and the supply of an upgraded fire suppression system. Sources highlight that "Gatehouse Chambers produces excellent legal advice and are easy to deal with".

Elliot Langdorf is the practice director.