Chambers of Gavin Kealey KC
More informationThe ‘go to set on insurance and reinsurance matters’, 7 King’s Bench Walk is a premier set both in litigation and arbitration, with members having experience in disputes concerning areas including avoidance of cover, points of instruction and a range of coverage issues. Members, including Peter MacDonald Eggers KC were instructed on Axis Capital v ABSA, in which he acted for insurers in relation to a claim for indemnity in connection with claims relating to improper investments in South Africa, which raised issues relating to policy exclusions and the policy attachment provisions. David Edwards KC handles a range of insurance disputes, with a focus on international arbitration, having been involved in arbitrations in London, Bermuda and the United States. Crossing over with the set’s notable expertise in shipping, Julia Gibbon is noted for her work in insurance matters related to marine cargo, innocent owners and business interruption insurance.
Testimonials
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- 'The clerking team is really responsive. I have been particularly impressed by Gary Rose and Eddie Johns.'
- 'Greg Leyden, Eddie Johns and Gary Rose ensure the clerks' room works exceptionally well. They are honest, reasonable and efficient.'
- 'Declan Gray is great. Very personable and helpful. He comes back super quick. Gary Rose (his senior) is also helpful.'
- '7KBW is the go to set on insurance and reinsurance matters. They have great strength in depth.'
- 'Indisputably the leader in the field of insurance and reinsurance.'
- '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.'
- '7KBW is the stand out leader in high-end commercial insurance work. The sheer number of barristers from 7KBW instructed in the covid test case and in Russian aircraft claims is testimony to 7KBW's pre-eminence in the area.'
- 'The stand-out set when it comes to high-end commercial insurance work of all types.'