With ‘strength in commercial, professional negligence and insurance claims’, members of 4 New Square Chambers continue to be instructed on significant insurance and reinsurance cases, some of which involve professional indemnity, D&O, commercial litigation, and property damage. Noted for his niche on property and professional indemnity risks, David Turner KC leads on several cases, one being the Opia Limited v CFC Underwriting Limited & others case involving a claim under a contingency over-redemption policy. Jonathan Hough KC appeared in the World Challenge Expeditions Ltd v Zurich Insurance Co Ltd case, in which a claim for £11m was made regarding the cancellation of numerous school trips due to COVID-19. Acting on multiple fire-related claims is Ben Smiley advises on a claim that was made due to an individual’s property insurer refusing to pay out following a fire on the property.
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Litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution in core areas: commercial, insurance, professional liability, financial regulation, chancery, costs and sports work. Conducts claims and defences in respect of very complex and high-value cases, across industries and professions. Often acts in claims by or against solicitors, barristers, accountants, financial service professionals and insolvency practitioners. Regularly appears in the Chancery Division and the Commercial Court. Has also acted in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Strong experience as sole counsel and as part of a larger team.
Languages
Basic French; Basic Russian.
Memberships
COMBAR, British Insurance Law Association, Professional Negligence Bar Association, London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.
Education
MA (Oxon), Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Oxford University (First Class); GDL, City University, London (Distinction); Called 2009, Middle Temple; Diplock Scholarship, Middle Temple.
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