4 New Square Chambers

4 New Square Chambers is a leading commercial barristers' chambers based in Lincoln’s Inn, London, with a strong focus on international and domestic commercial dispute resolution. It comprises 87 independent barristers, including 33 King’s Counsel. The scale and diversity of experience among its members allow for the formation of tailored counsel teams suited to individual case requirements. The set maintains numerous academic and international connections.

Members are regularly instructed in a broad range of commercial disputes, frequently involving international elements. 4 New Square Chambers is widely recognised for its strategic advocacy in high-value disputes, and is particularly well regarded for its work in professional liability, insurance, construction, costs, financial services, banking, international arbitration, product liability, sports law, regulatory public law, and human rights law. Its expertise in professional liability encompasses all major professions and includes claims of negligence, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, and involvement in disciplinary and regulatory proceedings.

Members also have extensive experience in multi-party litigation, particularly in civil fraud, professional negligence, product liability, and disaster-related claims. They frequently act as advocates in court proceedings and arbitrations both in the UK and internationally.

Many members contribute to leading legal publications. Notable works include Insurance Claims (2nd ed. 2016) by Alison Padfield KC, Jackson & Powell on Professional Liability (8th ed.), and Confidentiality (2013) by Charles Phipps and the late Lord Toulson SCJ. Nicholas Bacon KC has contributed to Cook on Costs (2013) and Halsbury’s Laws of England.

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