London Bar
Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
HALL OF FAME2David Allison KC –South Square ‘David is at the top of his trade. He is responsive, thorough and insightful. A pleasure to deal with.'
South Square
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David Allison KC
South Square, London
- Phone020 7696 9900
- Email[email protected]
- Profilewww.southsquare.com
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
Commercial litigation
HALL OF FAME3David Allison KC –South Square ‘The clarity, structure and persuasiveness of his advocacy may be David's greatest strengths. His tone and delivery are always perfect, and the structure of his submissions is always spot on.'
London Bar
Company
HALL OF FAME2David Allison KC – South Square ‘David is extremely clear-minded in his advice, and a masterful advocate for his clients.’
London Bar
Insolvency
HALL OF FAME1David Allison KC –South Square ‘David has knowledge of judges’ comments married with excellent judgement as to when points are robust or should be dropped and an accessible, open and friendly manner all help to make David the very top of his chosen game. His advocacy is also second to none.’
The English Bar Offshore
The English Bar Offshore
HALL OF FAME1David Allison KC – South Square 'David has a laser focus on the key legal issues and an ability to grasp the commercial realities to find a solution.'