Paul Reed KC
His expertise and experience in relation to complex insurance dispute matters are excellent.'
Members of Gatehouse Chambers have extensive expertise working on behalf of reinsurers, insurers, and assureds regarding policy coverage. They frequently act on all kinds of insurance policies, including bespoke wording and standard forms, and they cover all kinds of liability insurance. Paul Reed KC acts on Sky Broadcasting Ltd, Mace Ltd v Insurers, where Sky UK sought compensation for all damages, including those that occurred after the insurance period, due to a leaky roof at its headquarters. Simon Kerry and David Pliener KC represented Butlins in a clame after extremely high rainfall caused flooding, necessitating the closure of its Minehead site - at issue was if the claim was encapsulated by a storm sublimit.
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Testimonials
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- 'Generally good service from the clerks, especially when compared to some of their competitors.'
- 'Gatehouse Chambers is a true market leader in construction-related insurance disputes, particularly in relation to Construction All Risks insurance, where their publication is the leading academic text not just in the UK, but globally.'
- 'Good, reliable set.'
- 'They have considerable strength in insurance and particularly construction all risks.'
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.
David Pliener KC
‘David is quickly establishing himself as one of the leading construction-related insurance disputes KCs at the Bar. He has a balanced practice split between insurers and policyholders, which gives him a valuable perspective from both sides of the market.’
Catherine Piercy KC
‘Catherine is a real pleasure to work with, very user-friendly and passionately fights for her clients. She is technically strong and a very capable advocate.’
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.
Michael Wheater KC
‘Michael is technically excellent and very good on strategy, both procedurally and commercially. He is very personable and great with clients. Also, a clear and persuasive advocate. Well-deserved recent appointment to KC. ‘
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.
Tom Bell
‘Tom is an exceptional team player. Picks up the work quickly, analyses it, and produces sensible, compelling work. Is happy to pick up big claims and small claims as necessary.'
Simon Kerry
Sarah McCann
Ebony Alleyne
‘Ebony is very personable and easy to work with, and a good lawyer.'
Helena White
‘Very diligent and familiarises herself with the details of the matter within a short span of time, able to produce persuasive, concise and clear written arguments to put to the insurers.'
Louis Zvesper
Louis is a very bright individual who relishes the challenge of intellectual problems. He is also an effective communicator who can convey complex ideas in a way that is easily understood by clients.'