Chambers of Gavin Kealey KC
More information7 King’s Bench Walk is a set with particularly extensive experience in representing accountants and auditors. Jonathan Gaisman KC acts as leading counsel in a team defending KPMG in both ongoing disciplinary proceedings and an ongoing professional negligence claim concerning its role as auditor of Carillon. Additionally, Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC recently acted in an audit negligence claim brought by Manchester Building Society against Grant Thornton; the case raised an issue of principle about scope of duty, specifically concerning the extent of damages recoverable following professional negligence.
Testimonials
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- 'Very helpful clerks.'
- 'The clerks are excellent to deal with and go out of their way to give us the best service.'
- 'The clerks are excellent: friendly, knowledgeable, efficient. All of the senior clerks are top rate.'
- 'The clerks are extremely responsive and helpful in relation to finding availability and co-ordinating diaries.'
- 'My go-to set for insurance and professional liability disputes. Their bench strength at senior and junior levels is getting better and better.'
- 'Pre-eminent set in insurance matters. KCs are supported by excellent juniors. Very responsive and prepared to roll their sleeves up and work as a team with instructing solicitors.'
- 'My favourite set for insurance and professional liability disputes. Their bench strength at senior and junior levels is getting better and better.'
- 'The defining characteristic of set is the strength of its members at all levels. Their members have been involved with many of the most high profile professional negligence cases, including Carillion, Cattles, and Equitable Life.'
- 'An excellent set with great all-round strength in its core areas.'