Middle East: The English Bar
Commercial
Leading junior2Edward Knight – XXIV Old Buildings
XXIV Old Buildings
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Edward Knight
XXIV Old Buildings, London
- Phone+44 (0)20 7691 2424
- Email[email protected]
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
London Bar
Commercial litigation
Leading junior3Edward Knight – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Great team player. He has his eye on the detail but doesn’t overlook the commercial aspects.’
London Bar
Company
Leading junior5Edward Knight – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Edward is an accomplished advocate who radiates confidence and competence.’
London Bar
Fraud: civil
Leading junior3Edward 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
Leading junior5Edward 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.’