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Stuart Adair

Stuart Adair

Position

Stuart has an extremely successful commercial chancery practice which focuses on commercial litigation, company law, insolvency, fraud, breach of trust and asset tracing.  He is a specialist advocate who is particularly effective in the context of highly contentious litigation.  It is here that his excellent cross-examination skills prove most valuable and effective.

In addition to appearing in the English courts, Stuart has been called to the bar of the British Virgin Islands and regularly appears in international arbitrations.

Career

Prior to the Bar Stuart served for 10 years as a British Army officer; called 1995, Inner Temple; co-author of Blackstone’s ‘Guide to the Companies Act 2006’.

Languages

French (fluent).

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association Insolvency Lawyers Association Subscriber to R3 Bar of The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court

Education

LLB Exeter Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Leisure

Open water swimming

Mentions

London Bar

Commercial litigation

Leading junior2
Stuart Adair –XXIV Old Buildings ‘Stuart is a good advocate in court and a pleasure to work with. He is good with clients and willing to get stuck into all aspects of a case if required.'
London Bar

Company

Leading junior1
Stuart Adair – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Stuart's experience with and knowledge of case law is impeccable.’
London Bar

Fraud: civil

Leading junior2
Stuart Adair –XXIV Old Buildings 'A very robust advocate with a meticulous eye.'
London Bar

Insolvency

Leading junior1
Stuart Adair – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Stuart’s particular strength is his in-depth knowledge of insolvency law, which he combines with civilised aggression in advancing his client’s case.’