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David Allison KC

David Allison KC

South Square, London

Position

David specialises in business, commercial and financial law, with a particular emphasis on corporate restructuring (both domestic and cross-border), sovereign debt restructuring, banking and financial services, structured finance, commercial litigation and company matters. He has an extensive overseas practice which includes Cayman, BVI, Dubai, Jersey and Guernsey. He has acted as an expert witness in proceedings in a number of overseas jurisdictions.

Recent cases include Lehman Waterfall, Carillion, Metinvest, Monarch, Noble, House of Fraser, BHS, Agrokor, KWM, Codere, Abengoa, Russian Standard Bank, APCOA, ATU, Airwave, Stemcor, MF Global, Nortel, Bank of Ireland, European Directories, Stanford International Bank, Madoff, Landsbanki, Glitnir, Kaupthing, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Deutsche Annington, PrimaCom, Nef Telecom, Biffa, Fitness First, NCP, Monier, Tele Columbus and Cattles.

Career

Called 1998; QC 2014. Full registration under Part II of the DIFC Courts’ Register of Legal Practitioners 2006; Called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean 2007.

Memberships

COMBAR, Chancery Bar Association.

Education

Downing College, University of Cambridge (MA Law, First Class).

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

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David Allison KC – South Square ‘David always provides absolutely top notch, clear and detailed advice, always well considered, thorough and commercial. He is the top barrister in his areas.’
The English Bar Offshore

Commercial disputes

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David Allison KC – South Square ‘David is a phenomenal advocate who instantly commands the respect of the bench. He masters the details but never fails to see the bigger picture.’
London Bar

Commercial litigation

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David Allison KC –South Square ‘David is truly an expert in this area. He has a very smooth and persuasive advocacy style.'
London Bar

Company

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David Allison KC – South Square ‘He is a superb technician, his delivery is clear, and his approach thorough.’
London Bar

Insolvency

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David Allison KC – South Square ‘David is the most experienced barrister in the market when it comes to schemes/restructuring plans. He is a leading authority and his views carry real weight in the courtroom. He combines his terrific legal brain with a very amenable personality and commercial mindset, which makes him very user-friendly.’