Gavin Kealey KC
‘He is an ideal co-arbitrator, being knowledgeable, thoughtful and collaborative.’
Noted for its dedicated arbitration clerking team that delivers ‘a fabulous service’, 7 King’s Bench Walk’s stable of arbitrators has experience in insurance and reinsurance, aviation, commercial, shipping and logistics disputes. Members appear across Europe, the US and South East Asia. Jeremy Cooke KC regularly acts as sole arbitrator and chair of arbitral tribunals. Lord Mance is another key name, acting under ICC, LCIA, SIAC, UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. Gavin Kealey KC specialises in construction, insurance, civil fraud and aviation arbitrations. Other noted names include Alistair Schaff KC, James Drake KC, Stephen Hofmeyr KC and Siobán Healy KC.
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Testimonials
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- '7KBW would typically be our go to set for insurance arbitration disputes.'
- 'The clerk team are responsive and have good availability as needed.'
- 'This set has strength-in-depth in relation to disputes involving banking and sanctions issues.'
- 'Good clerking service.'
- 'The clerks are responsive and helpful.'
- 'The clerks are up there with the very best at the bar and deliver a fabulous service.'
Lawyers
Leading arbitrators
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.
Sir Jeremy Cooke
James Drake KC
‘James is extremely intelligent; on top of the detail; runs hearings in a fair and courteous way; and writes clear, well thought-through and accessible awards.’
Siobán Healy KC
Stephen Hofmeyr KC
Lord Mance
‘Jonathan is a truly excellent chair: he manages the proceeding efficiently, is well-prepared, and inspires confidence in the parties that their cases are understood and that they are being treated fairly and equally.’
Alistair Schaff KC
‘Clear and precise legal analysis and presentation. In-depth knowledge of the law.'