Aidan Christie KC
Go-to leading counsel for the most complex and sensitive insurance and reinsurance matters. An outstanding knowledge of the market which is a real asset to clients, all delivered sensitively and commercially.'
Noted for being a ‘great set with good strength in depth,’ 4 Pump Court acts for a wide variety of clients, from insured parties and for insurers and reinsurers, to insurance brokers both domestically and internationally. Members of the set cover work across the high-value and high-profile insurance cases currently in the market, from Covid-19 business interruption claims, with Michael Davie KC advising on a number of different cases including Mayfair Banqueting Limited v AXA Insurance UK PLC dealing with an insurance claim for closure of a Mayfair nightclub during the pandemic. Aidan Christie KC is representing reinsurers in an arbitration appeal in the Commercial Court relating to recovery of Covid-19 losses under the Catastrophe Excess of Loss treaty, while Rachel Ansell KC has expertise in insurance claims arising out of Construction All Risks and property damage insurance policies in other jurisdictions. Kate Vaughan-Neil and Quentin Tannock are names to watch.
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- 'Chambers is well clerked and led by Stewart Gibbs and Billy Griffiths. They have helped us find innovative solutions for clients around a recovery scheme and have delivered training directly which has been a real help to build relationships.'
- 'James Tanner is very helpful and user friendly.'
- 'Will Jackman is an extraordinary clerk - he is highly responsive, proactive, has a great can-do attitude and is an absolute pleasure to deal with.'
- 'A very strong set for insurance and reinsurance, with a good selection of junior counsel for tricky cases.'
- 'Great set with good strength in depth.'
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Alice Carse
Alice is a very experienced junior counsel, with a very good understanding of insurance law, advocacy skills and excellent ability to translate strategy and legal argument into client friendly language. She is a pleasure to work with.’
Mek Mesfin
Martyn Naylor
An excellent junior barrister for tricky insurance and reinsurance questions. Has built up an impressive understanding of the market which is of great use.'
Rani Noakes
Rani is very astute. She quickly grasps the issues in complex cases and is highly analytical. At the same time she is able to clearly communicate her advice and has commercial considerations in mind.’
Simon Goldstone
Peter Oliver
Peter was exceedingly helpful and isa able to approach the issues from both a medical and legal background given his previous career as a doctor.’
Quentin Tannock
Quentin's ability to take an issue and devise a unique strategy makes him a highly effective advocate. Through pragmatic advice that is both technical and decisive, Quentin gains the respect of both those who instruct him and his professional clients.'
Kate Vaughan-Neil
Kate employs a scrupulous approach when considering the facts of the matter and advising on the legal implications, and is consistently diligent in her approach to all matters.'