Gavin Kealey KC
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Gavin has a great eye for the points that really matter, the confidence to focus upon them, and the skill to deliver on them with aplomb.’
Noted for being ‘very strong on insurance work,’ 7 King’s Bench Walk’s members are frequently tasked with the defence of claims made by aviation sector policyholders; head of chambers Gavin Kealey KC is well-versed on this front, leading for AIG in defence of AerCap’s $5bn all risk claims pertaining to aircraft re-registered in Russia. Andrew Wales KC is also involved in this matter, in addition to representing several other insurers facing all risk claims in the wake of Russian aircraft seizures. Emma Hilliard fuses her insurer-side practice with leasing disputes and denied-boarding work and issues arising under the Montreal Convention. James Goudkamp is instructed by a leading reinsurer in relation to a number of lessor claims arising out of the Russian claims, with Frederick Alliott acting for lessors, both in relation to insurance claims for aircraft detained in Russia and other leasing matters, including non-payment of rent and aircraft condition issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'All have been very responsive and easy to work with - I have had good experiences with Gary Rose.'
- 'Great service.'
- 'One of our go-to sets for all matters shipping and aviation.'
- 'Very strong on insurance work.'
Silks
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.
Andrew Wales KC
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Highly intelligent, very good at drafting, incredibly resourceful and interested.’
Juniors
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.
Emma Hilliard
7 King's Bench Walk
Harry Wright
7 King's Bench Walk 'Harry is a brilliant lawyer but also a fantastic person with whom to work. He has a masterful command of both the law and the detail. And his advice always gets straight to the heart of the issue. He is, rightly, one of the most sought after juniors at the Commercial Bar. It is always reassuring to have him on the team.'
Elizabeth Lindesay
7 King's Bench Walk
Frederick Alliott
7 King's Bench Walk 'Clear and concise written submissions. On his feet, he holds his own against more senior counsel. All in all, a very capable and practical junior.'
James Goudkamp
7 King’s Bench Walk 'James has forensic attention to detail and is always calm in the face of pressure and deadlines. A great team player and a pleasure to work alongside.'