Insurance

Alison Padfield KC has considerable prowess across both insurance and professional negligence cases, and is particularly noted for her methodical and meticulous approach. She handles insurance and reinsurance arbitrations, as well as litigation, and is also the author of 'Insurance Claims', now in its fifth edition. Her practice is evenly split between claimant and defendant work.

"Alison is highly collaborative, calm and considered."

"Alison is brilliant, a hidden gem of the insurance Bar."

Ben Elkington KC is a well-regarded insurance coverage specialist. He is instructed by both insurers and insureds on a regular basis, and has a notable focus on property damage cases, although he is well versed in all types of non-marine policies. He also demonstrates considerable expertise advising on professional indemnity claims. He is also experienced in acting as an arbitrator in insurance disputes.

"Ben really rolls his sleeves up to fight when necessary; he is highly effective."

"Ben is an expert for all things property insurance coverage related. His advice is easy to digest and reliable, and we trust his expertise and guidance."

"Ben is a safe pair of hands. He has excellent technical expertise, is able to quickly cut through complex matters to get to the heart of the issues and is a very able advocate."

David Turner KC is a highly regarded silk who offers expertise across a range of commercial litigation. His broad practice involves an emphasis on professional liability, product liability and complex insurance disputes. He also skilfully handles reinsurance disputes.

"David is a go-to individual for straightforward, clear and concise advice."

"David has a broad range of expertise that is very valuable, displaying clear commerciality throughout."

"Davis is brilliantly strategic. He is good at identifying issues and is commercial."

Jonathan Hough KC takes on the full spectrum of coverage disputes, handling both litigation and arbitration cases, and is regularly instructed in disputes between insurers and reinsurers. He has experience in a broad range of matters including professional indemnity, product liability and financial risk.

"Jonathan is a very carefully reasoned and diligent barrister who is well liked by his clients."

"Jonathan is extremely user-friendly and bright, with a broad practice."

"The amount of work that Jonathan gets through is incredible. Both his written work and his commerciality are excellent."

Neil Hext KC is a busy silk who is actively engaged in a whole host of insurance-related work, including the full range of coverage and policy issues, as well as significant disputes involving brokers. He is also experienced in handling disputes involving allegations of fraudulent behaviour.

"Neil is measured, very deliberate and a good advocate."

"Neil understands what you need, delivering with a light touch where needed."

"Neil is extremely sophisticated and is an outstanding advocate. He produces quick and highly intelligent advice."

Roger Stewart KC is a highly knowledgeable silk in the professional negligence and construction spheres who regularly turns his hand to major insurance disputes. He handles complex international arbitrations as well as litigation. His advocacy experience includes appearances before the Supreme Court.

"Roger is user-friendly, prompt and very good analytically."

Ben Hubble KC is a respected professional negligence and insurance silk. He is often instructed in large-value and complex coverage disputes. His professional indemnity work features disputes involving solicitors' firms as well as matters involving financial regulatory aspects.

"Ben is very client-friendly, gets things across well and is highly responsive."

"Ben has a gentle but clear style of advocacy which is very effective."

"Ben is a very good lawyer. He is kind to his clients and is highly accessible."

Carl Troman is a well-thought-of commercial litigator who appears with regularity in insurance disputes. He has experience in cases involving misrepresentation and non-disclosure, and is particularly known for his strength in property damage disputes.

"Carl is very responsive and is always willing to assist and go beyond."

"Carl is extremely intelligent and always produces the most robust and strong advice."

"Carl is calm, unflappable and a joy to work with."

Clare Dixon KC is an impressive practitioner who successfully represents clients on both sides of insurance disputes. She is recognised for her strong knowledge of professional indemnity and employers' liability matters.

"Clare is clear, concise and easy to listen to; she gets it right."

"Clare gives incredibly frank and easy-to-understand advice."

"Clare is very easy to work with and quickly gets on top of the details."

Miles Harris is an experienced insurance junior. He demonstrates knowledge of policies including business interruption, D&O and professional liability.

"Miles is clever, responsive and his drafting is great."

"Miles is absolutely brilliant and is too modest for his own good."

Ben Smiley's insurance practice involves acting both for and against insureds in a range of matters including liability, business interruption and fire damage claims.

"Ben is an exceptionally strong advocate."

"Ben is technically excellent, great with clients and a skilled advocate."

"Ben is always quick to respond with excellent and strong advice. He is logical and reliable."

Jamie Smith KC maintains a broad practice that combines professional negligence and insurance work. He has particular expertise in dealing with fraud-related matters. He handles complex arbitrations as well as litigation.

"Jamie is careful, meticulous and a brilliant tactician."

"Jamie is very approachable and provides good reassurance."

Shail Patel KC has developed a robust insurance practice that focuses particularly on professional indemnity and disputes involving a significant element of fraud. He is additionally experienced in litigation involving financial lines insurance. He acts for both insurers and policyholders.

"Shail is very responsive, succinct and on top of things."