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Edward Knight

Edward Knight

Position

Edward’s practice centres on commercial, company and insolvency disputes, both in litigation and arbitration.

Edward has particular skill in dealing with fraud cases and financial issues, having formerly qualified as a chartered accountant in 1995.  His expertise enables him to approach matters with an understanding of the practical realities of business and is applicable to a wide range of commercial disputes.

In addition to appearing in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, Edward has appeared in the High Court in Anguilla, the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal and the Privy Council and in the DIFC Courts in Dubai.  He has also been involved in litigation in other off-shore jurisdictions and in Africa.

Edward has also acted as lead counsel in an ICSID Investor-State arbitration in Paris and previously in the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, both in claims relating to the expropriation of foreign investments by state organs.

Edward is a DIFC (Dubai) Part II registered practitioner.

Career

Chartered accountant 1998; called 1999, Middle Temple.

Memberships

Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ACA) Bar of Anguilla Bar of the Dubai International Financial Centre Chancery Bar Association LCIA

Education

MA (CANTAB); ACA.

Mentions

Middle East: The English Bar

Commercial

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Edward Knight – XXIV Old Buildings
London Bar

Commercial litigation

Leading junior3
Edward Knight – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Great team player. He has his eye on the detail but doesn’t overlook the commercial aspects.’
London Bar

Company

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Edward Knight – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Edward is an accomplished advocate who radiates confidence and competence.’
London Bar

Fraud: civil

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Edward Knight –XXIV Old Buildings 'Edward is an accomplished advocate who radiates confidence and competence. He is also really good with papers and very tolerant of difficult clients.'
London Bar

Insolvency

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Edward Knight – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Edward’s USP is that he is also a trained accountant, so his skills with numbers and accounts are invaluable when it comes to complex insolvency claims.’