Insurance
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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Crown 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. Sources highlight that "Crown Office is among the top choices for insurance matters because of its deep connection and involvement in the insurance sector". The strength of the set in both domestic and international matters sees them instructed in cases across a broad array of jurisdictions. Tenants of Crown Office Chambers were instructed in Finsbury Food Group v Axis Corporate Capital and Hiscox on the behalf of the defendants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Senior clerk James Wilkinson gives excellent client service and is always responsive and flexible when practical challenges arise."
"The clerks are always very responsive and helpful."
"The clerks are very well known to the clients."
"The clerks go above and beyond to accommodate urgent requests."
"Senior clerk James Wilkinson gives excellent client service and is always responsive and flexible when practical challenges arise."
"The clerks are always very responsive and helpful."
"The clerks are very well known to the clients."
"The clerks go above and beyond to accommodate urgent requests."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Rigney KC handles a broad range of insurance disputes, including cases arising out of major construction projects and claims relating to product liability and professional indemnity policies. He displays strength in both litigation and arbitration, particularly in relation to claims arising out of large-scale projects. He demonstrates particular prowess in international insurance matters.
"Highly personable and a team player, Andrew is a force to be reckoned with."
"Andrew is excellent in arbitration."
Ben Quiney KC offers notable experience in insurance litigation. As well as construction cases, he handles a broad remit of insurance work that extends to D&O claims, property damage, subrogated recovery and coverage disputes.
"Ben is very easy to work with, client-friendly and highly personable."
Daniel Shapiro KC focuses his practice on insurance and reinsurance disputes, demonstrating particular acumen in handling property damage matters, brokers' disputes and professional indemnity cases. His practice takes in both domestic and cross-border disputes.
"Daniel's cross-examination blows the opposition out of the water."
Isabel Hitching is an impressive insurance practitioner able to act both for insureds and insurers in complex cases. She is well versed in unusual clause matters, breach of contract and failure of duty issues, among numerous others. She is frequently sought to advise on test cases in the space.
"Isabel has a fantastic manner with clients, immediately gaining the trust of even the most demanding person."
"She is superb and a go-to choice for technical and complicated matters. Extremely commercial and easy to work with."
James Medd is a senior junior who is very highly thought of for his expertise in construction-related insurance disputes. He exhibits additional skill in employer and product liability claims, and also advises insurers on the wording and scope of insurance policies.
"James is highly technical and knowledgeable on policy coverage."
"James leaves no stone unturned, and his attention to detail is phenomenal."
James Sharpe is a junior held in high regard for his insurance practice. He regularly acts in insurance-related professional negligence claims as well as coverage disputes.
"James is great for all deals, but he is extremely good on coverage matters."
"James adds in good value. He is very user-friendly and is a good, sensible sounding board."
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