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Neil Hext KC
Work Department
Litigation
Position
Barrister specialising in commercial litigation, insurance and professional negligence. He appears regularly in the High Court, particularly in the Commercial Court, TCC and Chancery Division, and in arbitration proceedings. He has substantial appellate experience in the Court of Appeal. He has expertise in all aspects of insurance/reinsurance, acting for both insurers and insureds. In the commercial field he focuses particularly on commercial fraud, including claims for misappropriation of corporate assets, and is regularly instructed in relation to matters requiring urgent interlocutory relief. In professional negligence his work covers lawyers, insurance brokers, construction professionals, surveyors and accountants. He edits the chapter on surveyors in Jackson & Powell on Professional Liability.
Career
Called 1995, Gray’s Inn. Queen’s Counsel 2015.
Languages
French (working knowledge).
Memberships
Commercial Bar Association; Professional Negligence Bar Association.
Education
Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby; Bristol University/Leuven University, Belgium (1992 LLB European Legal Studies).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Construction
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Neil Hext KC – 4 New Square ‘Neil is absolutely first-rate – very well-prepared, bright, hard-working and an extremely good advocate and cross-examiner.’
London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Neil Hext KC –4 New Square ‘Neil is super smart, pragmatic, commercial and calm. As well as being very technically able, Neil also has superb client-facing skills and delivers clear and well-analysed advice in complex cases. He is a measured and effective advocate who can draw on a wealth of knowledge and expertise in insurance disputes.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Neil Hext KC –4 New Square ‘Neil is very thorough, hard-working, bright, an excellent lawyer, and a very good cross-examiner – a tough opponent whom it is a pleasure to be against.’
Middle East: The English Bar > Construction
(Leading silks)Ranked: Tier 2Neil Hext KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Bright, hard-working, well-prepared, persuasive, and an excellent cross-examiner.’