Costs and litigation funding

39 Essex Chambers

39 Essex Chambers has ‘become a powerhouse for costs and litigation funding work’, with members bringing extensive expertise in related areas such as commercial and insurance litigation, construction, arbitration, and clinical negligence and personal injury. Nicola Greaney KC acted for the proposed class representative in the first judgment from the CAT dealing with the enforceability of litigation funding post-PACCAR. In Reem Zuhri v Vardags Limited, Shaman Kapoor represented the defendant as the High Court held that Part 36 CPR does not apply to Solicitors Act assessments.

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Testimonials

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'The clerks are very responsive and helpful. Jamie Tucker in particular adds real value.'
'The clerks at 39 Essex are extremely helpful and attentive to clients needs. This is particularly so insofar as providing recommendations and availability of certain counsel.'
'The clerking team, led by Jamie Tucker, are brilliant and really user friendly. There is no hard sell but instead practical solution led responsiveness.'
'The clerks are superb, amenable, adaptable and responsive. They will do whatever they can to serve the client.'
'39 Essex is an excellent chambers with real strength in depth.'
'The costs and litigation funding team is a leading team in the country.'
'They have the best and strongest costs team in the industry.'
'39 Essex has become a powerhouse for costs and litigation funding work.'

Lawyers

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

2

Judith Ayling KC

2

Vikram Sachdeva KC

Vikram has an ability to diffuse contention and he is always charming which works well with clients and in court.'

2023 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1

Nicola Greaney KC

‘Nicola is extremely thorough, highly intelligent and has excellent judgment. She is a quiet but highly effective advocate.’

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.