David Allen KC
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘David can always be relied upon to argue a case vigorously. Clients love the fact that he is passionate about their cases.’
7 King’s Bench Walk has ‘strong energy practitioners’. The set has an established presence in the insurance and commodities law arenas, which interconnects with the group’s capabilities in energy-related work. Key areas of instruction include mining and renewable energy issues, as well as the licensing of oil and gas fields and exploration projects. David Allen KC and Jason Robinson are currently representing prominent oil and gas producer Harbour Energy in an ongoing dispute with Shell concerning offtake agreements for crude oil. Among the junior end of chambers, Alexander MacDonald‘s workload includes advising on the construction of offshore rigs, hydroelectric projects, and cases concerning drilling contracts and licencing issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Joe Clayton and Gary Rose are particularly helpful.'
- 'Greg Leyden, Joe Clayton and Gary Rose are all incredibly helpful.'
- 'The clerks are superb and always available.'
- 'Clerks room is very efficient.'
- 'The clerks are very responsive, and get the job done. They are clearly well connected and hard working.'
- 'The clerks are wonderful, they couldn't be more helpful.'
- 'The clerks are user-friendly, approachable and accommodating.'
- 'The best for any insurance coverage dispute.'
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.
Alistair Schaff KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
Stephen Hofmeyr KC
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Stephen is an extremely able and knowledgeable arbitrator who is quick to pick up any point.’
Jonathan Gaisman KC
7 King’s Bench Walk
James Brocklebank KC
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘His work is first-rate, and he is super-sharp and very straightforward.’
Siobán Healy KC
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Highly in demand, she is very thorough, with extensive experience in handling a wide range of challenging cases.’
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.
Sandra Healy
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Sandra has an incisive approach. and she responds with speed and clarity.’
Jason Robinson
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Jason is very responsive, bright, pragmatic, and always prepared to work with you to develop a point.’
Michael Ryan
7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael is very engaged on matters, incredibly approachable, and grasps the issues with ease.’