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Provided by Gavin Kealey KC
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Gavin Kealey KC is widely acknowledged to be one of the leading commercial silks practising at the English Bar both as Counsel and as Arbitrator.
He is Head of Chambers at 7 King’s Bench Walk, a Deputy High Court Judge with significant judgments to his name, and a Bencher of the Inner Temple.
He specialises in commercial law, and practises at all levels, including in reported decisions in the last five years in the Supreme Court, the Privy Council, the Court of Appeal and the Commercial Court. He is exceptionally well-known and in demand both as counsel and as arbitrator in international arbitrations in all parts of the world, and additionally as expert on English law and jurisdiction.
He holds rankings across eight practice areas, including Star Individual or Band 1 rankings in Insurance & Reinsurance, Aviation and International Arbitration (as both Counsel and Arbitrator). He was Chambers & Partners’ Insurance and Reinsurance Silk of the Year for 2022.
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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.
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 arbitratorand as chair in arbitration proceedings. He often sits in London, New York, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.
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.
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.
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.
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"Gavin is a very gifted advocate with razor-sharp insight and a light touch. He has the room listening to every single word he utters."
"Gavin is a very good, fearless advocate, who has the ability to find the right points and focus in on the ones that really matter. He's really good at separating the wheat from the chaff."
"Gavin Kealey is probably one of the most talented and experienced counsel in the market."
"Gavin is a fantastic appellate advocate, who is great at arguing complex legal questions."
"Absolutely masterful."
"Gavin is fantastic on his feet. He develops arguments beautifully and he just has extreme skill in terms of knowing the intricacies of the case."
"Gavin Kealey is exceptionally bright and easy to work with."
"Gavin is a star individual. He has immense gravitas and is impressively sharp."
"Gavin is an absolute pleasure to work with. He has wonderful advocacy skills which are a joy to watch."
"Gavin is easy to deal with. He is an absolutely superb practitioner who is right at the top of the profession."
"Gavin is super smart, confident and forthright."
"Gavin is excellent and super smart. He has strong academic and management skills."
"Gavin is a truly outstanding shipping advocate, particularly at the appellate level."
"Gavin is a very good silk. He is extremely strong and a positive advocate."
"Gavin is a very gifted advocate with razor-sharp insight and a light touch. He has the room listening to every single word he utters."
"Gavin is a very good, fearless advocate, who has the ability to find the right points and focus in on the ones that really matter. He's really good at separating the wheat from the chaff."
"Gavin Kealey is probably one of the most talented and experienced counsel in the market."
"Gavin is a fantastic appellate advocate, who is great at arguing complex legal questions."
"Absolutely masterful."
"Gavin is fantastic on his feet. He develops arguments beautifully and he just has extreme skill in terms of knowing the intricacies of the case."
"Gavin Kealey is exceptionally bright and easy to work with."
"Gavin is a star individual. He has immense gravitas and is impressively sharp."
"Gavin is an absolute pleasure to work with. He has wonderful advocacy skills which are a joy to watch."
"Gavin is easy to deal with. He is an absolutely superb practitioner who is right at the top of the profession."
"Gavin is super smart, confident and forthright."
"Gavin is excellent and super smart. He has strong academic and management skills."
"Gavin is a truly outstanding shipping advocate, particularly at the appellate level."
"Gavin is a very good silk. He is extremely strong and a positive advocate."
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