Harry Wright
Chambers of Gavin Kealey KC
More informationRegarded as a “go-to set” for aviation insurance matters, 7 King’s Bench Walk‘s barristers are instructed by global insurers and lessors on major disputes, most notably on several disputes arising out of the re-registration of aircraft leased to Russian carriers. Head of chambers Gavin Kealey acts for several insurers defending claims totalling in the billions of dollars for aircraft seized in Russia, and his practice further encompasses claims for hull damage and loss. Emma Hilliard is also noted for her aviation insurance practice, while Harry Wright has a broad commercial practice that includes disputes between airlines and lessors and hull damage claims. Elizabeth Lindesay represents clients in insurance and reinsurance disputes, including in cases involving fatalities and maintenance issues.
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- 'Gary Rose - runs the show and makes everything run like clockwork.'
- 'Gary Rose is excellent and a great support, proactive and helpful in all aspects.'
- '7KBW are a premier set in the insurance/reinsurance field and this is evident by the fact that the set is the "go-to" set in all big insurance/reinsurance matters. The aviation insurance losses arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine are the biggest losses the aviation insurance industry has faced (circa $US 10bn) and it is not surprising that the majority of 7KBW are somehow involved in this matter.'
- 'Go to set for shipping and insurance disputes.'
- 'All counsel are exceptional, and most counsel at this set are involved in the Russian aircraft litigation.'
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Leading Juniors
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Elizabeth Lindesay
‘Liz is excellent, she can digest and pick up all relevant information very quickly, she forms and holds her own views and is excellent at relaying the same to clients. Her advocacy is exceptional, well able to hold her own against many of the leading KCs.’
Leading Juniors
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Harry Wright
Elizabeth Lindesay
‘Liz is excellent, she can digest and pick up all relevant information very quickly, she forms and holds her own views and is excellent at relaying the same to clients. Her advocacy is exceptional, well able to hold her own against many of the leading KCs.’