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Michael Ryan—7KBW

04 November 2015
Issue: 7676 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Commercial expert joins chambers

The members of 7KBW have announced that Michael Ryan (formerly of 4 New Square) will be joining Chambers with effect from 9 November 2015.

Michael was called to the Bar in 2011 and specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration with particular focus on civil fraud and asset recovery, financial services, insurance and professional liability.

Michael has acted in a number of leading cases including Cattles Ltd v  PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, the largest auditors negligence case to date, and the Apex Global Management v Global Torch, Re FiCall litigation, including the appeal to the Supreme Court. 

Gavin Kealey QC, head of chambers of 7KBW, says “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Michael as a member of 7 King’s Bench Walk. The arrival of Michael will enhance and broaden the established commercial expertise of the set. It is a pleasure and a privilege that he has decided to move here.”

Issue: 7676 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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