The Insolvency and Companies Court has today handed down judgment in the case of Alfred Schefenacker -v- Darko Horvat [2020] EWHC 506 (Ch). Jason Robinson represented the successful Respondent and was instructed by Mishcon de Reya LLP. The application was to set aside a Part 71 Order made by Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Barber, […]
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Covid-19 News
Members of 7KBW intend to produce news items and bulletins on topics related to Covid-19 at regular intervals over the coming months.
Five members of 7KBW instructed in Carillion/KPMG litigation
Five members of 7 King’s Bench Walk have been instructed in forthcoming litigation in the Business and Property Courts, as reported by The Lawyer. Rebecca Sabben-Clare QC and Timothy Kenefick are instructed by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart and Sullivan, acting for the claimants, Carillion, appointed by the Official Receiver. Jonathan Gaisman QC, James Brocklebank QC and […]
The 2020 Lords Goff and Hobhouse Lecture
The 2020 Lords Goff and Hobhouse Lecture was given on Wednesday 26th February by Mr Justice Butcher. Please view the lecture here.
Article by Douglas Grant – Coronavirus: legal implications for the shipping industry
On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) an international public health emergency. The WHO has not, as yet, recommended international travel restrictions. However, a number of governments are now denying entry to foreign nationals coming from China, while Australia and Singapore are refusing to allow […]
7KBW features in The Lawyer’s Top Appeals of 2020
7KBW has 3 cases listed in The Lawyer’s Top Appeals of 2020. Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton LLP. Rebecca Sabben-Clare QC, Benjamin Parker and Harry Wright, instructed by Squire Patton Boggs partner Anthony Taylor for Manchester Building Society. The case is a two day Supreme Court Appeal in May 2020. Manchester Building Society […]
7KBW features in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2020
7KBW has two cases listed in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2020. Mamadou Sakho and MS Pop Limited v World Anti-Doping Agency. Richard Waller QC and James Goudkamp are instructed by Morgan Sports Law partner Mike Morgan and senior associate Donna Bartley for the Premier League Defender. Former Liverpool FC and France footballer […]
David Allen QC and Jason Robinson successfully apply on behalf of the shareholders of FBME Bank for an order that two former Scotland Yard police detectives and private investigators are in contempt of Court
Saab v Dangate Consulting Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC 48 (Comm) Following her Ladyship’s judgment in June 2019 ([2019] EWHC 1558 (Comm)), Mrs Justice Cockerill has found that the two former Scotland Yard police detectives and private investigators are in contempt of Court for failing to deliver up all confidential documents obtained by them during […]
7KBW team defend Chubb Group against anti-suit injunction: English Courts not the appropriate forum to determine whether Russian proceedings were brought in breach of London arbitration agreement
Enka Insaat Ve Sanayi AS v OOO “Insurance Company Chubb” & Ors [2019] EWHC 3568 (Comm) David Bailey QC, Marcus Mander and Clara Benn have successfully defended members of the Chubb Group in an expedited trial of a claim for injunctive and declaratory relief brought by Enka, a Turkish engineering company involved in the construction […]
The Legal 500 UK Awards 2020 nominations
7KBW are delighted to announce they have been nominated for the following 5 awards at The Legal 500 UK Awards 2020. Shipping Set of the Year Silk of the Year – Alistair Schaff QC Silk of the Year – David Bailey QC International Arbitration Silk of the Year – Gavin Kealey QC […]
Commercial Court considers public policy arguments in Novoship and Burford Capital breach of confidence claim
Maroil Trading Inc v. Cally Shipholdings Inc and others [2019] EWHC 2949 (Comm) The Commercial Court has given judgment in Maroil Trading Inc v. Cally Shipholdings Inc and others [2019] EWHC 2949 (Comm). The proceedings are at an early stage, and involve high-profile allegations that Daniel Hall, a senior executive of litigation funder Burford Capital, […]
Insurance Set and Silk of the Year award won at the Chambers Bar Awards 2019
7KBW are very happy to congratulate Peter MacDonald Eggers QC for winning at this years Chambers Bar Awards 2019. 7KBW were nominated for 5 awards, and are very happy to say we won the following two awards: Insurance: Set of the Year Insurance: Silk of the Year – Peter MacDonald Eggers QC More […]
James Goudkamp elected as an Academic Bencher of the Honorable Society of the Inner Temple
James Goudkamp has been appointed as an Academic Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple.
