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Brick 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 by AerCap in AerCap Ireland v AIG and others, a USD3.5 billion insurance claim relating to aircraft not returned by Russian lessees following the invasion of Ukraine. Sources highlight that they are "one of the main chambers for this work" and that it is a "full-service magic circle set".
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks always respond promptly to calls and emails."
"Brick Court has set the gold standard of clerking."
"Senior clerk Paul Dennison and his team are fantastic. Always helpful and responsive."
"The clerks always respond promptly to calls and emails."
"Brick Court has set the gold standard of clerking."
"Senior clerk Paul Dennison and his team are fantastic. Always helpful and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Salzedo KC is well known for his ability as a commercial barrister and for his expertise in professional negligence. He has a significant focus on insurance work, particularly marine, financial services and political risk matters, and is a skilled international arbitrator. He is also highly skilled at advising on D&O claims.
"Simon's written and verbal advice is considered and timely, including his ability to come up with novel arguments."
"Simon is a go-to KC for W&I matters. He is user-friendly, a first-class advocate, and a steady and reliable presence on a case."
Mark Howard KC is a skilled advocate whose insurance work is of a consistently high quality and value. He is noted for his ability to represent clients in international arbitration. His broad practice covers an array of disputes including energy-related and marine insurance matters.
"Mark is one of the best advocates at the bar for heavy insurance and reinsurance court and arbitration matters."
Stephen Midwinter KC is a well-regarded barrister whose practice has a strong international element, with many of his cases originating abroad. He is particularly strong in the energy and banking spheres and is experienced in matters involving allegations of fraud. He regularly acts in D&O cases and personal injury claims. He handles litigation as well as arbitrations.
"Stephen is a real rising star in insurance."
"We call Stephen 'The Professor' because he never has an issue getting to the heart of the problem and advising with great clarity."
Michael Bolding boasts an impressively strong practice. He regularly deals with high-profile insurance and reinsurance disputes. He has notable experience in international arbitration.
"Michael is very responsive and helpful within tight deadlines."
"Michael has excellent drafting skills and has a hands-on attitude to his work."
"Michael is fast developing into a top senior junior. He is capable of running a large case with minimal input from senior silks."
Tony Singla KC specialises in marine insurance and handles numerous cases dealing with damage and total loss of vessels. He also handles cases arising out of offshore energy and construction projects. He has an in-depth understanding of issues relating to professional indemnity policies.
"Tony is incredibly intelligent, very thorough and considered in his advice. He is always thinking several steps ahead."
"Tony brings good intellectual rigour and analysis to his cases. He is very impressive."