7 King’s Bench Walk is particularly known for its work on audit negligence cases, as well as claims against insurance brokers an legal professionals, crossing over with the set’s reputation for pure insurance work. Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC, Josephine Higgs KC and James Brocklebank KC are routinely instructed on high profile audit negligence cases. Brocklebank KC led Ralph Morley in Enterprise Insurance Co. v EY Ltd, a claim centred around the auditors’ role in the company’s failure. James Goudkamp acts for the claimants in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd, which sheds light on issues in the law of torts and concerns whether or not a developer can recover damages on repair costs voluntarily undertaken.
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Testimonials
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- 'The best clerks room to deal with.'
- '7 Kings Bench Walk is one of the leading commercial sets, with a pantheon of highly talented individuals at all levels of seniority.'
- 'Professional negligence forms a significant part of the set's practice, dovetailing with other specialisms such as insurance and reinsurance and financial disputes.'
- 'They have brilliant KCs and senior barristers available across the commercial litigation and arbitration spheres.'
- 'The clerks are very responsive.'
- 'Good strength in depth.'
Lawyers
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.
Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC
‘Great on paper and in court.’
James Brocklebank KC
‘James is able to get to the key issues in a matter very quickly and is very bright. He is very good at judging when and how to give input.’
David Edwards KC
Andrew Wales KC
‘Andrew has a keen eye for detail and is second to none when it comes to breaking down complex problems into an understandable and logical analysis. His advocacy style is measured and methodical. ’
Josephine Higgs KC
‘She is an excellent advocate with a keen intellect. She is hardworking, knows her material thoroughly and always has a clear tactical objective.’
Noel Casey KC
Adam Fenton KC
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.
Michael Ryan
James Goudkamp
Harry Wright
‘Harry is able to give very constructive and focused advice. He is quick to get to the heart of the issue, and, importantly, he is unfailingly charming and pleasant to work with.'