4 New Square

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• '4 New Square remains a benchmark set for insurance disputes. Their roster is extensive, and impressive in their experience, which they are keen to share freely, whether by way of online publications or via online training.'
• 'The set is excellent overall, particularly in professional indemnity, construction and property damage, including coverage.'
• 'Excellent strength in commercial, professional negligence and insurance claims. It is the go-to set for the majority of our work, and we always feel well supported and in good hands.'
• '4 New Square is widely acknowledged as No 1 for professional indemnity claims, and its reputation in construction disputes is growing. Whatever the issue in these areas, they will have experts at all levels of qualification.'
• '4NS is a super strong Insurance Set with stellar barristers at all levels, easy to use.'
• 'Leading names for professional negligence and insurance disputes.'

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.

1

David Turner KC

‘The go-to silk for policy coverage advice; David has a deep understanding of professional indemnity and construction disputes, which is the perfect combination for the types of matters he is retained on.   Not shy to get into the details, but always provides clear and commercial advice. Fantastic service!'  

2

Ben Elkington KC

‘Quite simply, brilliant. Easy to work with, pragmatic and commercial. Excellent on his feet. Makes points forcefully but not in an aggressive tone.’

2

Jonathan Hough KC

‘Jonathan brings a clarity of thought and efficiency of communication, which makes his arguments appear like the only arguments that could sensibly be made.  He works quickly, but is never rushed.  His work is thorough, but he never gets lost in the details.  He never sits on the fence and will always tell you what he thinks.  He treats everyone with courtesy and respect.'

2

Graeme McPherson KC

'Graeme is able to see and formulate legal issues very clearly. Very hard-working and responsive.'

3

Justin Fenwick KC

3

Neil Hext KC

‘Excellent advocate - succinct and compelling style. You want him in your corner.'

3

Ben Hubble KC

The go-to silk for a knotty problem, Ben has a detailed knowledge of the insurance world and knows his way around different policy wordings. He has a very analytical approach and is tactically astute. He is also very good with clients, focusing on the key issues, explaining clearly the risks whilst putting forward the best possible arguments. His advocacy skills are outstanding'

3

Alison Padfield KC

Alison is one of the very best out there for coverage advice on professional negligence policies.  She has an unrivalled mastery of the law and provides detailed, well-reasoned and thorough advice.'  

3

Jamie Smith KC

3

Roger Stewart KC

Roger is a genuine big hitter in the construction-related insurance liability disputes space.  His appetite for work is astonishing.  His advice is bold and positive, but he backs it up with results.'  

4

Clare Dixon KC

‘Clare is a star of the Bar. She has gone from strength to strength since taking silk. She has superb judgement; her written work is beautifully clear and concise; and her advocacy is up there with the most hard-hitting and senior silks.’

4

Richard Liddell KC

‘Incredibly user-friendly. Sees the issue and has a client-centric approach.'

4

Ben Patten KC

‘Ben is extremely bright and able to distil the most complicated into the readily understandable.  Ben is a first-rate advocate.’

4

Amanda Savage KC

‘Amanda is an excellent court advocate. She has a relaxed and straightforward manner in court and on paper, she is clear, concise and robust.’

5

Helen Evans KC

5

Siân Mirchandani KC

‘Sian is a ferocious advocate – always fantastically well-prepared and ready to adapt her arguments as the evidence develops.  She has a first-class brain and is ready to get into the smallest detail of the claim, to ensure she has covered all the arguments that might come up on a claim.’

5

George Spalton KC

‘George is a class act. He works incredibly hard, so he is always on top of his brief. He is both a strategic thinker and a detail man. I'd back him against pretty much any other barrister.’

2024 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

Shail Patel KC

Shail is approachable, responsive and highly experienced. He's super bright, meticulous with the detail and offers pragmatic and well-considered commercial advice whilst remaining down-to-earth and engaging. Always a first choice for complex matters.'

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.

2

Ben Smiley

Incredibly good on his feet and gives succinct advice.'

3

Nicholas Broomfield

‘Nick is personable, pragmatic and great to work with. He’s hugely responsive, very bright and yet down-to-earth. He offers insightful and commercial advice.’

3

Miles Harris

Exceptionally impressive in conference and really responsive and helpful.’

3

Anthony Jones

‘Anthony employs excellent oral and written advocacy skills, and offers clear and practical advice. In particular, he is very good at dealing with professional insured clients in a conference setting, putting out his views and what he considers to be the best way forward in plain language.'

3

Carl Troman

‘Very bright, always on top of the detail, with analysis that is razor sharp. He is also an excellent strategist and a compelling orator.’

4

Tom Asquith

‘Excellent strategic advice, bearing in mind the distinct commercial pressures of insurer clients.’  

4

Diarmuid Laffan

‘Diarmuid is a clear and concise communicator, strong commercial wordsmith.'