Chambers Review
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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
XXIV Old Buildings is regularly instructed in fraud-related disputes involving offshore jurisdictions such as the BVI and the Channel Islands. The set is also noted for its expertise in domestic disputes, and its members are experienced in the handling of cases involving allegations of conspiracy, misappropriation and fraudulent transactions. The team is also well versed in obtaining and opposing applications for injunctive relief, such as disclosure, freezing and search orders. Recent work for the set includes Voltaire Capital Holdings Ltd v Watson and others, where the claimant alleges that it was induced to invest in an FX trading business by misrepresentations by the defendants, who conspired to defraud the claimant. Sources comment that "counsel at XXIV Old Buildings are incredibly personable."
Paul Horsfield is the senior clerk.
