Chambers of Elspeth Talbot Rice KC
More informationXXIV Old Buildings is ‘the supreme set for trust and commercial work and anything offshore, with an excellent roster of counsel at all levels’. The set has built a solid reputation for company law work, which typically arises from its highly regarded practices in Chancery and offshore matters. Head of chambers Elspeth Talbot Rice KC remains a standout silk for domestic and cross-border company matters. Stephen Moverley Smith KC’s highlights include long-running case Re Genmar Resources Ltd, concerning winding up and unfair prejudice claims in relation to an oil trading business, with allegations of asset misappropriation. Stuart Adair remains a standout junior in this field, his recent work including unfair prejudice proceedings for the claimant in Excess Reserves Limited v Patel and others.
Testimonials
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- 'The chambers and their clerks always have a good range and availability of Counsel.'
- 'Paul Horsfield is doing a great job since taking over. He is very responsive and commercial.'
- 'The XXIV clerks are practical and commercial, with a keen eye on the market.'
- 'The clerks are all very responsive - particularly Paul Horsfield.'
- 'Always helpful, easy to come to an agreement on fees.'
'XXIV remain the supreme set for trust and commercial work and anything offshore. With an excellent roster of counsel at all levels, you know you will get good quality work and that junior/newbie barristers will be well-supported.'
- 'Great set, packed with great performers.'
'XXIV Chambers continues to offer a great range of experience and specialisms across the Commercial and Commercial Chancery disputes. I always enjoy working with its barristers, who are down to earth but with superb depth in their respective areas, which often includes ones that are otherwise hard to find the right expertise in.'
'A very strong set which has a number of very strong individuals.'
- 'XXIV Old Buildings is very experienced in doing offshore work.'