Described as ‘thorough and very strong on the law’, 7 King’s Bench Walk offers a wide-ranging practice that spans wet shipping, shipbuilding disputes, and maritime insurance matters, with a strong international reach and a particular focus on the Asia Pacific region. Jonathan Gaisman KC is representing the salvors in Luster Marine v Smit Salvage, a case concerning the salvage of the Ever Given. Peter MacDonald Eggers KC successfully represented the claimant in Delos Shipholding SA & Ors v Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, leading Sandra Healy, Sophie Hepburn, and Charlotte Payne – the matter was a dispute after a bulk carrier was detained by the Indonesian authorities. Payne was also led by David Bailey KC, alongside Emma Franklin, in Oceanus Capital SARL v Beazley (the VYSSOS), a case in which the legal concept of ’privity of the insured’ was further developed.
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Profile
Position
Barrister and arbitrator specialising in all fields of commercial law, particularly insurance, banking, professional negligence, shipping, oil and gas, and international trade.
Career
Qualified 1979; Inner Temple; QC 1995; current directorships: International Musicians Seminar (Prussia Cove); Streetwise Opera.
Languages
Reasonable French and German.
Education
Eton College; Worcester College, Oxford (1977 MA; 1978 BCL).
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Testimonials
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- "The clerks provide outstanding support, they respond promptly to queries and are consistently accommodating. Gary Rose and Greg Leyden, in particular, stand out for their efficiency and professionalism."
- "7KBW are an excellent set of chambers."
- "One of the leading 'true' shipping chambers."
- "7KBW has a brilliant depth of talent throughout the ranks. Its open-door policy means KCs take the time to develop more junior members of chambers. It is a welcoming, professional set that delivers brilliant commercial advice. A cut above the rest."
- "Good depth of talent, with KCs taking the time to develop juniors to ensure excellence across the board."
- "The chambers have robust strength, and their counsel are generally available—even for urgent matters."
- "Very impressive group of very smart people. Thorough and very strong on the law."
- "Excellent talent across the whole set, with KCs investing in the development of junior members. Many members have broad practices across the commercial spectrum."