Property Damage
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 2
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(020) 7822 2000Chambers Review
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 state that "they're outstanding on the technical side" and that "they have a wide range of experience." A recent work highlight for members was acting for the insurer in Stokenchurch Property Ltd v Uk Insurance Ltd, an £8.5 million claim following a fire originating from a kitchen fryer unit that destroyed a hotel.
Lizzy Stewart is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks have been responsive and polite."
"The clerks are always helpful and responsive and willing to help with left-field queries."
"The clerks are always very responsive and friendly."
"The clerks have been responsive and polite."
"The clerks are always helpful and responsive and willing to help with left-field queries."
"The clerks are always very responsive and friendly."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Elkington KC handles a broad range of property damage work, including fire claims in particular, and also regularly gets involved in surrounding insurance, contract and negligence issues associated with such matters. He is adept at managing difficult multiparty claims through to successful outcomes, and often deals with matters that have an international element to them.
"Ben is very charming, commercially minded and extremely capable on the technical side of things."
"Ben provides excellent legal advice taking into consideration the commerciality of the case."
"Ben is extremely approachable and has excellent commercial awareness."
Siân Mirchandani KC has notable experience in construction-related property damage disputes. She has additional professional negligence expertise and frequently acts on behalf of insurers and administrators on matters related to fires and floods.
"Siân has excellent attention to detail and gets to grips with complex cases very quickly."
"Siân is very approachable and she gives good, clear and practical advice."
Hugh Saunders is increasingly recognised for his expertise in a broad range of property damage claims. He is frequently called upon to act as sole counsel in claims arising from fire damage and water ingress.
"Hugh is an expert in the field and will always go the extra half mile for you."
"Hugh is very approachable and easy to work with. He is an excellent and very persuasive advocate."
Isabel Barter is a respected junior with notable experience handling claims relating to fire and flooding. She offers additional expertise in areas including product liability and professional negligence.
"Isabel has a sharp and quick mind, leaving no stone unturned when reviewing a case."