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Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Gaisman KC is a highly regarded barrister who has worked on some of the most significant shipping cases in recent years. With shipping a core strength of his practice, Gaisman advises on high-value and complex cases, with particular excellence in marine insurance fraud.
Strengths
Jonathan is an unbelievable mind. I have seen him advocate and he is in a different class.
Professional Negligence - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Gaisman KC displays particular strength in handling professional negligence claims in the financial sector, most often those of especially high worth or exposure. He has handled a number of very substantial auditors' negligence claims and is also known for his extremely strong insurance practice.
Strengths
Jonathan Gaisman KC adds gravitas to any legal team.
Jonathan Gaisman KC is an extraordinary force of nature. His brain recalls everything in so much detail.
A remarkable talent.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
He is supremely confident and well-prepared. There is no one else like him.
Jonathan Gaisman KC is the go-to silk for high-value, complex disputes where you need someone who can add gravitas to a legal team. His advocacy is always exceptional.
Top of the tree for insurance cases. He is trusted for his heavyweight intellect.
Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Gaisman KC is consistently instructed in complex and high-profile insurance and reinsurance claims. He has extensive arbitration expertise, both as an advocate and as arbitrator. He is particularly well versed in Bermuda Form arbitrations and insurance disputes involving political risk. He is particularly experienced in marine insurance and energy-related claims.
Strengths
He brings excellent energy and cracks on with the work.
He is very tough and extremely good.
Jonathan Gaisman is the leading insurance silk of his generation. He is immensely strong intellectually and has a forceful personality. People naturally listen to him in court.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Gaisman KC is a well-regarded commercial silk and a go-to for high-value and complex fraud disputes. He is noted for his expertise in cases arising in the maritime sector.
Strengths
He has exceptional advocacy because he really gets to the bottom of the detail.
Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Gaisman KC is an outstanding commercial all-rounder who can adroitly turn his hand to energy cases, particularly those requiring in-depth contractual expertise. Gaisman handles cases concerning insurance and commercial issues pertaining to infrastructure and the extraction of reserves. His broad practice focuses on contested litigation but also encompasses advisory work and appearances as an arbitrator.
Strengths
I would give Jonathan any litigation as he is outstanding.
Jonathan is an extraordinary advocate - he really rolls up his sleeves and works hard.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Gaisman KC has experience of a range of international arbitrations, including energy and insurance-related disputes. He also handles proceedings before courts in matters linked to arbitration. He accepts regular appointments as an arbitrator.
Strengths
Jonathan is charming, extremely bright and thorough.