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Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
7 King's Bench Walk is an outstanding chambers that offers first-rate expertise in shipping and commodities. Members of 7 King's Bench Walk have appeared at all levels of court in many recent, high-profile shipping cases, including SMIT Salvage BV et al v Luster Maritime SA et al in a salvage claim arising from the Suez Canal grounding of the Ever Given, which made international news for blocking the canal. The set is particularly recognised for its capabilities in insurance coverage disputes, fraud-related cases and loss of cargo claims. An interviewee notes: "7 King's Bench Walk has an incredible breadth and depth of talent. Members are friendly, professional and have a commercial edge," while another adds: "7KBW have shown an ability to handle and understand unusually complicated cases."