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Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gavin Kealey KC is a highly regarded advocate and arbitrator who is head of chambers. He exhibits skill in handling international insurance disputes, including high-value arbitrations. Kealey represents insurers and insured parties in a wide range of disputes, including those relating to pharmaceutical, construction and aviation liabilities.
International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gavin Kealey KC of 7 King's Bench Walk is a prominent arbitrator in the international commercial disputes sphere, best known for his expertise in insurance and reinsurance matters. He builds on many years of experience as counsel, arbitrator and deputy High Court judge. He is regularly appointed as sole arbitrator and as chair in arbitration proceedings. He often sits in London, New York, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gavin Kealey KC is a celebrated counsel in international arbitration, with the skills to handle multi-jurisdictional insurance disputes. His practice often involves matters of gross negligence and medical malpractice, acting for various insurers across the globe. He has particular prowess in acting before foreign tribunals and in arbitrations subject to Bermuda, Brazilian and New York law. He also sits as an arbitrator.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Aviation - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gavin Kealey of 7 King's Bench Walk is a significant figure at the Aviation Bar who applies his immense commercial experience to aviation-related cases, a number of which have an insurance slant to them. Noted for his tremendous intellect, he is also proficient in leasing disputes and heavyweight international arbitrations. Kealey is also recognised for his additional role as a deputy High Court judge.
Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gavin Kealey KC is the head of chambers and has deep shipping expertise which he puts to use on complex matters. He often receives high-value international instructions and also appears in arbitrations.