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About
Provided by Stephen Hofmeyr KC
Practice Areas
Stephen Hofmeyr KC is a leading commercial barrister with a wide-ranging international commercial law practice.
With a strong sectoral focus across a wide range of practice areas, Stephen’s expertise in commercial law ranges from complex commercial disputes (aviation, energy, insurance/reinsurance, shipping, banking), to related company law claims, including shareholder disputes and claims against directors. His relatively unique combination of legal and accounting qualifications has equipped him to specialise in all aspects of commercial law and make him particularly suited to complex disputes.
The breadth and nature of his practice is reflected in the fact the he appeared twice in the Supreme Court in late 2023 – in Herculatio Maritime v Gunvor (MV POLAR) and Argentum Exploration Ltd v Silver – and is due to appear in the Privy Council in 2025 on an appeal from Mauritius. He is also involved in dealing with, amongst other matters, more than 80 aviation insurance claims arising out of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a US based insurance claim following the destruction by fire of 5 Monet paintings, a London based arbitration concerning the safety of an international container terminal. He also continues to advise on on-going Business Interruption, Bermuda Form and M&A insurance claims.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Stephen Hofmeyr of 7 King's Bench Walk is a highly regarded arbitrator frequently appointed for marine-related matters. He has significant experience in arbitrations under AIAC, LCIA, LMAA and ICC rules.
Stephen Hofmeyr KC is an experienced barrister with expertise in a range of shipping matters including shipbuilding disputes, yacht-related litigation and charter party disputes. He appears as an advocate in Commercial Court and arbitration and also engages in advisory work.
Stephen Hofmeyr KC is recognised for his wide-ranging insurance expertise and strong track record in handling international insurance disputes arising from significant global crises. He is also noted for his prominence in marine insurance, and is further instructed in complex insurance disputes involving warranty and indemnity policies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephen is highly analytical."
"Stephen is robust, always fair and very thorough. He really gets to the bottom of issues."
"Stephen is an extremely knowledgeable and practical arbitrator."
"Stephen is brilliant and he knows shipping backwards, forwards and upside down. His clarity of thought is impressive, and his methodical approach gives him the ear of the court."
"Stephen is very experienced and knowledgeable. He is able to swiftly unravel complex issues and give clear practical advice. He provides commercial and pragmatic advice, and is calm under pressure."
"Stephen is formidable, very efficient and intellectually rigorous."
"Stephen is highly analytical."
"Stephen is robust, always fair and very thorough. He really gets to the bottom of issues."
"Stephen is an extremely knowledgeable and practical arbitrator."
"Stephen is brilliant and he knows shipping backwards, forwards and upside down. His clarity of thought is impressive, and his methodical approach gives him the ear of the court."
"Stephen is very experienced and knowledgeable. He is able to swiftly unravel complex issues and give clear practical advice. He provides commercial and pragmatic advice, and is calm under pressure."
"Stephen is formidable, very efficient and intellectually rigorous."
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