London Bar
Commercial litigation
Leading junior2Stuart 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.'
XXIV Old Buildings
Barristers
Stuart Adair
XXIV Old Buildings, London
- Phone+44 (0)20 7691 2424
- Email[email protected]
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
Company
Leading junior1Stuart Adair – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Stuart's experience with and knowledge of case law is impeccable.’
London Bar
Fraud: civil
Leading junior2Stuart Adair –XXIV Old Buildings 'A very robust advocate with a meticulous eye.'
London Bar
Insolvency
Leading junior1Stuart 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.’