Chambers of Gavin Kealey KC
More informationWith ‘excellence across the board’, barristers at 7KBW offer clients a diverse set of expertise that covers both wet and dry shipping. The set remains a go-to choice for a variety of stakeholders in the maritime sector, including insurers, charterers, P&I clubs, and shipowners. One of the highlights for Stephen Hofmeyr KC in 2022 was the Argentum Exploration Limited v Silver, a case that decided the Republic of South Africa was not entitled to immunity from the jurisdiction of the court under the State Immunity Act 1978 regarding the salvage of silver from a ship sunk in the Indian Ocean in 1942. Alistair Schaff KC has a strong reputation regarding superyachts, while Dominic Kendrick KC acts in cases relating to sanctions, amongst others. Marcus Mander also had another strong year, acting in SK Shipping Europe PLC v. Capital Maritime & Trading Corp, a case that arose out of the charter of four crude carriers, opposite Christopher Smith KC. N G Casey KC took silk in 2023, and Robert Bright KC (as was) was appointed to the High Court bench at the beginning of the same year.
Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are very helpful. I have had many dealings with Gary Rose whom I consider particularly friendly, helpful and of great assistance.'
- 'Excellent, I trust Gary Rose and Greg Leyden completely - they are some of the best clerks in the market.'
- 'Clerks, especially Gary Rose, are superb.'
- '7KBW are a preferred set when it comes to shipping. The counsel there are all very capable professionals and the clerks will do their best to come up with a suitable counsel for the needs of the case.'
- '7KBW offers excellence across the board - there are no weak points. The emphasis on training pupils and more junior members pays off.'
- '7KBW is a stellar set for shipping. The depth of knowledge available is profound, notably across levels of seniority.'
- '7KBW are a preferred set when it comes to shipping. The counsel there are all very capable professionals and the clerks will do their best to come up with a suitable counsel for the needs of the case.'
- '7KBW clerks are known for being straightforward and easy to deal with.'