Insolvency

XXIV Old Buildings

Noted for having broad expertise in insolvency and restructuring cases, members at XXIV Old Buildings handle a range of matters, from corporate and personal insolvency work to contentious and non-contentious matters. Barristers are often instructed in cases involving offshore issues in the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. Edward Cumming KC specialises in corporate insolvency and bankruptcy, and Elspeth Talbot Rice KC acted for Barclays Bank in the case GTC v Zedra/Barclays which dealt with a claim in Jersey. Stuart Adair is noted for his ‘in-depth knowledge of insolvency law,’ while Jessica Lavelle and Alex Peplow are names to watch.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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'They are a great chambers.'
'Brilliant clerking led by Paul Horsfield.'
'Excellent set, many good barristers.'
'Great clerks. Very personable and ready to help.'
'Perry Brown is the glue that binds Chambers. His friendly and pragmatic approach combined with a keen desire to help Chambers professional clients is second to none. He's a real jewel in Chambers already impressive arsenal.'

Silks

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Edward Cumming KC

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Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

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‘Elspeth really knows her stuff, is clear in her advice, doesn’t overstate the merits and makes herself available at short notice when needed.’

Stephen Moverley Smith KC

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Francis Tregear KC

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Juniors

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Stuart 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.’

Hugh Miall

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‘Strategic mastermind.’

Daniel Warents

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‘Daniel is an exceptional advocate, with an amazing talent when it comes to explaining complex legal issues. His cross-examination is also strong, with a superb instinct for knowing when to stop and when to press on. He always gives sound commercial advice in a way that clients understand.’

Edward 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.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.