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4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Market sources are quick to highlight the strength of the company offering at XXIV Old Buildings, and reserve particular praise for the strength of its expertise in connection with offshore matters. A number of the market's leading barristers practise at the chambers and receive instructions in a variety of company matters. Recent highlights for the set include representing Irish businessman John McCarthy in the McCarthy v Marshall case involving allegations of a breach of fiduciary duties, and acting in the derivative action Kenworth Industrial vs Zhang Baoan, Tang Chi Chiu and Hainan Yingxingfake Technology. Commentators note that XXIV Old Buildings contains "dependable, thorough and highly responsive" individuals.

Paul Horsfield is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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The clerks are helpful.

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UK Bar

The clerks are highly responsive, diligent individuals who go the extra mile to help. They do an excellent job of nurturing relationships with firms and are highly sensitive to the client's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart Adair
2
Band 2

Stuart Adair is instructed in a variety of company law disputes, and has strong credentials in minority shareholder actions and claims against directors. His practice is international in scope, and includes further expertise in insolvency and fraud matters.

Stuart Adair is fantastic. He's robust, hard-working, good on his feet and argumentative at the right times

Stuart Adair is a brilliant, friendly and approachable barrister.

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Daniel Warents
3
Band 3

Daniel Warents is a talented company and commercial disputes lawyer. He has appeared before the Privy Council as well as in cross-border matters within Bermuda. He is highly experienced in BVI matters.

He is very easy to work with and clearly a very hard worker.

Daniel is very strong technically.

Daniel Warents has an exceptional breadth of legal knowledge and offers persuasive advocacy.

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Edward Cumming
3
Band 3

Edward Cumming KC is an impressive company silk who receives routine instructions from a number of top City law firms. His company work benefits from wider capabilities in commercial chancery and civil fraud.

Edward is someone you trust and want on your side. He knuckles down and knows every aspect of the case. As an advocate, he's very quick on his feet and enthusiastic as an advocate.

Edward Cumming KC is a really fantastic company lawyer.

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Francis Tregear
3
Band 3

Francis Tregear KC is regularly instructed by well-known City and offshore firms for both litigation and advisory work. He has a specialism in hedge fund and structured investment vehicle-related matters, as well as those concerning cross-border insolvency. His company offering is complemented by his experience in fraud, asset recovery and professional negligence work.

Francis is a smooth, charming operator.

A pre-eminent silk known for working with high-profile clients, he is a man with a cool, calm temperament.

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Ranked Barristers at
XXIV Old Buildings

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Company
3
Edward Cumming KC
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Band 3
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Francis Tregear KC
3
Band 3
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Company
2
Stuart Adair
2
Band 2
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3
Daniel Warents
3
Band 3
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