Members of Essex Court Chambers continue to act in well-known insurance market disputes, including the Covid-19 business interruption cases, among others. Jeffrey Gruder KC is involved in Corbin and King v AXA Insurance, a Covid-19 test case where the High Court decided that these covers did not provide cover to policyholders in respect of business interruption loss caused by lockdowns. John Lockey KC, David Walsh and Helen Morton have also been involved in the Russian aviation litigation, a series of multibillion dollar insurance claims brought by international lessors and leased to Russian airlines when the Russian state effectively expropriated them after its invasion of Ukraine. Further to this, members have also been involved in a number of political risks and trade credit disputes both domestically and cross-border. David Peters KC was appointed as a silk earlier in 2024, while Paul Stanley KC and Mubarak Waseem are further key names from the set.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'Essex Court is indisputably one of the heavyweight sets of the commercial bar.'
- 'Great set with good strength in depth.'
Avocats
Leading silks
Jeremy Brier KC
‘Jeremy is incredibly responsive and keeps the team up to date on his availability. When he promises something on a certain timeframe you will receive it - without fail. His drafting is powerful and persuasive. He prepares for cases extremely carefully and takes time to think through complex legal issues. He is always a pleasure to deal with.'
Philippa Hopkins KC
Philippa has always impressed with her ability to make the complex seem straight forward. She is meticulous, thoughtful, and always gives sensible, commercially astute advice.'
Paul Stanley KC
Paul is astonishingly quick to get to the heart of the issues. Refreshing economy and effectiveness in oral and written advocacy. And critically tells it like it is, always courteously.'
2024 Silks
Meilleurs Juniors
Edward Batrouney
Edward is an exceptional junior counsel. His analysis and drafting skills are exemplary. He is extremely personable and easy to work with. A real star in the making.’
Helen Morton
David Walsh
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Mubarak Waseem
Mubarak is a real upcoming star of the insurance Bar. He inspires confidence in clients, had a great intellect and is extremely personable with it.’
Peter Webster
Very hard working and intelligent. Also very reliable and calm under pressure.’