Insurance
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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Twenty Essex has considerable strength across a broad array of international mandates, including high-value insurance litigation and Bermuda Form arbitrations. Members are regularly instructed by insureds, insurers and reinsurers. Twenty Essex offers an impressive depth of expertise in matters arising from the marine, energy and finance sectors. Sources say they are "more than capable of dealing with highly technical issues" and that the set has "well-known leaders in their field and a great depth in talent". Members are acting for reinsurers in the Russian aviation litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are very good at tailoring who they can put forward for you."
"The clerks are really good. Practice director Anthony Carroll is fantastic; he is very responsive and helpful."
"The clerks are very good at tailoring who they can put forward for you."
"The clerks are really good. Practice director Anthony Carroll is fantastic; he is very responsive and helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Hancock KC is an experienced insurance silk who regularly takes on high-value, complex international claims. He exhibits expertise in cases arising from significant losses in the marine and energy industries, and is expert at handling Bermuda Form arbitrations. He also advises on fidelity cover.
"Christopher is a great all-round barrister."
"When Chris is leading, the client gets an insight into how a commercial court judge thinks. He is one of the most commercial lawyers in the Bar."
Philip Edey KC is familiar with insurance claims across a broad range of business areas and well regarded for his experience handling complex litigation. He also acts in an advisory capacity and has a strong track record of representing clients in international arbitrations.
"Philip is extremely experienced, is an accomplished advocate and is particularly persuasive."
"Philip prepares fantastically for his cross-examinations and he is on point on the technical detail."
Charles Kimmins KC maintains a broad commercial litigation practice and has considerable expertise in insurance and reinsurance disputes. He is experienced in handling disputes arising in the finance and marine industries.
"Charles is really impressive. His advocacy is excellent and he is really good on his feet."
Ranked Barristers at
Twenty Essex
Silks (KC)
London (Bar)