Insurance & Reinsurance
Insurance disputes have involved a wide range of policies, notably professional indemnity, material damage and buildings and contents covers (including fire, subsidence, flooding and business interruption). Issues handled have included policy construction, material non-disclosure, breach of warranty (including claims under the NHBC Buildmark Policy), proof of loss and repudiation.
Selected Cases
- Acting on behalf of insurers in relation to a £50m claim arising out of a professional indemnity policy, issues include material non-disclosure and policy coverage.
- Acting on behalf of a major developer in relation to a £500k claim arising out of a policy indemnifying the purchaser of a new home against construction defects.
- Advising in relation to a £500k subsidence claim brought under the terms of a buildings and contents policy.
- Advising in relation to a £200k claim brought under the terms of an NHBC Buildmark Policy.
- Advising in relation to whether a joint names CAR policy responded to loss and damage arising from a fire caused by a sub-contractor’s negligence.
News
- Crown Office Chambers ranked in Chambers Global 2018 for Construction and Energy & Natural Resources
- Charles Pimlott acts in adjudication enforcement
Events
Articles
Qualifications
- MA (Cantab)
Memberships
- Commercial Bar Association
- LCIA Young International Arbitration Group
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- Society of Construction Law (UK & Dubai, UAE)
- Technology & Construction Bar Association
Recommendations
“Very calm, considered and logical as an advocate…His thorough and no-nonsense approach is particularly valued.”
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“Forthright in his advice, formidable in court and able to deliver within tight timescales.”
Legal 500, 2017
“He’s a great opponent who lets you get away with nothing.”
Chambers UK 2016
“He gets salient points out of witnesses when you think there are none to be had.”
Chambers UK 2016
“He is very highly regarded; he’s always on the money and has a very nice manner in court.”
Chambers UK 2016
“His advocacy works extremely well in the Technology and Construction Court.”
Legal 500 2016
“An intelligent individual who has a great manner towards both clients and tribunals.”
Chambers UK 2015
“Particularly adept at handling highly technical and scientific construction and engineering cases.”
Chambers UK 2014
“Incredibly straightforward and polished.”
Chambers UK 2013
“Very bright and very impressive.”
Chambers UK 2013
“Increasingly active on international mandates, particularly in the Middle East.”
Chambers UK 2012
“A highly effective barrister who thinks things through very well.”
Chambers UK 2011