Dispute Resolution: Commercial

A strong set with pronounced litigation experience across the commercial market that boasts widely recognised barristers capable of handling complex pieces of litigation. Recent examples include: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise & Others v Lloyd's Insurance Company, and AerCap Ireland v AIG Europe SA and Lloyds Insurance Company, claims in the aviation sector, as well as Carillion v KPMG, an ongoing professional negligence matter. The lawyers here display a particular acumen for cases involving shipping and insurance. One source comments: "The set has very intelligent barristers who are willing to research technical subject matter in order to become experts on a case." Another interviewee praises the set saying: "The depth and breadth of expertise at 7KBW is impressive and there is always someone available to suit the client's requirements."

"The clerks provide an excellent service. Gary Rose, joint deputy senior clerk, is an experienced and commercially minded clerk."

"The clerks go out of their way to help."

"Joe Clayton is an exceptional clerk. He takes the time to understand the issues involved, he confidently discusses budgets and he knows his barristers' capabilities and availabilities inside out."

"The clerks are second to none. They are really helpful and responsive with strong turn around times."

Greg Leyden is the senior clerk. "He is very easy to deal with and highly organised."

Jonathan Gaisman KC "Jonathan Gaisman displays an unbelievable grasp of detail and willingness to absorb amounts of detail." "Jonathan is fiendishly hard working and does not pull his punches in his determination to do his best for the client."

David Allen KC "David has an eye for detail and establishes a great relationship with the client. He is really pleasant to work with." "A wonderful barrister, who's great and always on the front foot."

Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC "Rebecca's advice was always very clear and well grounded in legal case law." "Rebecca is really someone who can cut through all the detail and get to the core points. She deals with matters very effectively."

David Edwards KC "An impressive practitioner who is helpful and accessible." "Very bright and succinct - he gets to the point quickly."

Gavin Kealey KC "Gavin is razor sharp and a pleasure to deal with." "He really comes into his own on his feet. When the case is knotty and difficult he is absolutely outstanding." "Gavin can adapt to anything and his advocacy is superb."

Keir Howie "Keir Howie displays excellent attention to detail and has a lot of practical knowledge at his fingertips." "Keir Howie shows fantastic judgement and has an amazing ability to remember all of the detail in a case."

Michael Ryan "He produces excellent cross examinations that are minutely prepared and strongly delivered."

Richard Waller KC "Richard Waller is extremely good on his feet and someone who provides very sensible, clear advice."

Benjamin Parker "Benjamin Parker is very knowledgeable and very bright. He is also commercially astute and great to work with." "A very experienced, strong and highly commercial advocate."

Clara Benn "Clara Benn has impressive powers of analysis." "Clara is really excellent at slicing through to the heart of the matter. She also has a gift for distilling a complicated dispute down to its simplest issues, dealing with them effectively."

Dominic Kendrick KC "Dominic Kendrick is always a pleasure to work with. He has an impressive bearing in court and exudes confidence."

James Brocklebank KC "James gets across the big picture and the detail. He is excellent on his feet and very user-friendly." "A very clever and commercially minded KC."

Jason Robinson "An extremely smart barrister, who cuts through stuff well and digests material quickly. There's no waffle with him - he's sharp and straight to the point." "Jason has an eye for the detail."

Michael Holmes KC "Michael Holmes provides great strategic advice and his analytical skills are massively impressive."

Timothy Kenefick "Timothy provides excellent guidance and submissions of a very high quality."

Jawdat Khurshid KC "Jawdat Khurshid delivers technically excellent, pragmatic advice confidently. He is responsive, sensitive to the commercial issues and someone whose advice is brilliantly delivered whether in writing or in conference."

Josephine Higgs KC "Jo is absolutely brilliant; she's incredibly hard working and a joy to work with." "Jo's attention to detail, knowledge and determination to do the very best for her clients impress." "Jo is very quick to grasp the facts and legal issues. She has an excellent memory for details and is very easy to work with."