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Shail Patel KC
Work Department
Shail has a broad commercial disputes practice with particular emphasis on financial services, insurance, professional liability work and costs. He is ranked in the leading directories in his areas of interest. Shail prides himself on being able to quickly identify the heart of a dispute and provide practical and commercial advice leading to its resolution. Recent reported cases in which Shail has appeared include Orb and ors v Fiddler and Anciano [2016] EWHC 361 (Comm), E.Surv Limited v Goldsmith Williams [2015] EWCA Civ 1147, Mathiesen v Clintons [2013] EWHC 3056.
Position
A commercial litigation barrister with experience in financial services, insurance, professional indemnity and costs. Shail also acts in construction and property damage cases.
Career
Qualified 2006; Inner Temple.
Education
Harvard Law School, LLM (2004-05). Merton College, Oxford (BA); ranked 2nd in year (2001-2004). Merchant Taylors School Northwood.
Leisure
Shail’s main interests are rock climbing and spending time with friends and family.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Shail Patel KC – 4 New Square ‘Shail continues to provide very solid advice and has a wide range of expertise.’
One of the ‘leading sets in the fields of insurance coverage,’ 4 New Square Chambers continue to receive instructions across many classes of insurance and reinsurance, including employers’ liability, public liability and business interruption. Members of the chambers, such as David Turner KC, Clare Dixon KC, Shail Patel KC and Anthony Jones have been involved in numerous cases including those involving business interruption test cases, alongside cases of contingency over-redemption policies. One such example is Opia Limited v CFC Underwriting Limited & Others, in which Turner KC acted for the insured in related to circumstances in which insurers might be liable for late payment of indemnity under s.13 of the Insurance Act 2015. Jonathan Hough KC has been involved in major litigation and arbitration over insurance coverage issues and in commercial disputes between insurers, while Justin Fenwick KC has a strong cross-border practice in this space including the Caribbean and the Far East.
London Bar > Professional negligence
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Shail Patel KC –4 New Square ‘Forensic, very clever, strategic and knowledgeable. Great with clients and one of the best juniors to work with.’
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Shail Patel KC –4 New Square ‘Shail’s pleadings are beautifully crafted and a delight to read. A calm, authoritative and respectful advocate, who does not engage in unnecessary grandstanding or unprofessional tactics, and his manner and delivery are superb.’
London Bar > Group litigation
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Shail Patel KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Legally sound and very pragmatic in difficult collective actions requiring both judgement and common sense.’
London Bar > Costs
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1London Bar > Financial services regulation
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Shail Patel KC –4 New Square ‘Shail is a very intelligent and thorough counsel with a real ability to give clients clear commercial advice. A pleasure to work with, responsive and creative in his approach.’