Department profile
XXIV Old Buildings

Offshore

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XXIV Old Buildings

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Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

XXIV Old Buildings maintains a superb reputation for its handling of an array of offshore work, with members frequently appearing in trusts, funds, fraud and restructuring disputes. The set is able to offer significant expertise in the Channel Islands, the BVI and the Cayman Islands, as well as in Middle and Far Eastern jurisdictions. A source notes: "XXIV Old Buildings is a go-to set for insolvency and contentious trust matters, particularly with an offshore element." Another adds: "The set has a considerable array of top talent at all levels."

Paul Horsfield is head of the clerking team.

Strengths

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  • The clerks are highly responsive, diligent and go the extra mile to help. They do an excellent job of nurturing relationships with key firms and do the hard yards on the conference circuit.

    Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • The clerking team works perfectly.

    Offshore respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsElspeth Talbot Rice
    Star IndividualsElspeth Talbot Rice

    Elspeth Talbot Rice

    Elspeth Talbot Rice KC is a highly regarded and much sought-after expert who handles a full spectrum of commercial and traditional chancery work. She has experience acting in jurisdictions spanning the BVI, Bermuda and the UK Crown Dependencies, and acts for both claimants and defendants in significant trust and estates disputes. She has particular experience in cases concerning asset transfers and restructuring.

    • She was fearless and very well prepared.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
    • Elspeth Talbot Rice is very strong in difficult situations.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
    • Elspeth has a brilliant mind and is strategic and analytical.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 1Andrew Holden
    Band 1Andrew Holden

    Andrew Holden

    Andrew Holden receives consistent praise for his deep level of experience in trust litigation work. His practice encompasses trust restructurings, asset tracing, and probate and estate administration. His experience extends to the Bahamas, the Channel Islands and the Cayman Islands. Holden acts on behalf of high net worth families and individuals, as well as commercial entities.

    • Andrew is someone you want in the trenches with you. He is a great sounding board, has excellent judgement and great tactical nous.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
    • Andrew Holden is very good on his feet.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
    • His thought processes are clear, and his advice has been sensible, practical and constructive.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 1David Brownbill
    Band 1David Brownbill

    David Brownbill

    David Brownbill KC is a natural choice for the most complex and contentious trusts litigation. He is frequently called upon to handle work in the BVI, Bermuda, Gibraltar and the Cayman Islands. His specialism lies in multi-jurisdictional and high-value traditional and commercial chancery work. Brownbill is particularly sought after for claims arising out of liquidation and insolvency, as well as substantial fraud and asset recovery claims.

    • David Brownbill is incredibly approachable, thorough and knowledgeable on core trust issues.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
    • His knowledge is encyclopaedic. He has so much experience and knowledge of offshore jurisdictions.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 1Edward Cumming
    Band 1Edward Cumming

    Edward Cumming

    Edward Cumming KC is highly regarded silk who frequently appears in a variety of offshore trust, company and general commercial disputes. He has a substantial offshore practice involving matters in the Channel Islands and the BVI, alongside other jurisdictions. Cumming is instructed on behalf of multinational corporates in addition to high net worth private clients.

    • He is a very smooth oral advocate, impressive and very good in court.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 1Stephen Moverley Smith
    Band 1Stephen Moverley Smith

    Stephen Moverley Smith

    Stephen Moverley Smith KC is deeply well versed in a range of commercial cases, including those concerning trusts, restructuring, fraud and insolvency. He also specialises in corruption cases. He is particularly active in Bermuda, the Bahamas and the BVI.

    • Stephen is very client friendly and can cut through the complexities of case very well to get to the heart of the issues.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Bajul Shah
    Band 2Bajul Shah

    Bajul Shah

    Bajul Shah has an enviable offshore practice and handles cases in the BVI, the DIFC and the Channel Islands. He offers expertise in a broad range of commercial chancery areas, including insolvency, trusts, probate and civil fraud, and is frequently called upon by liquidators and trustees.

    • He is the most calming influence; judges lap it up and he is just chilled and relaxed.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Daniel Warents
    Band 2Daniel Warents

    Daniel Warents

    Daniel Warents is highly regarded for his expertise in handling chancery and commercial cases. He is instructed on a range of issues including fraud, trust matters and shareholder disputes. He is called to the BVI Bar and has extensive experience in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and the Channel Islands.

    • Daniel Warents produces absolutely first class work.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Francis Tregear
    Band 2Francis Tregear

    Francis Tregear

    Francis Tregear KC is well known for his liquidation work and offers additional expertise in trust disputes. He has been admitted to appear in court across a host of offshore jurisdictions, with his practice most recently leading him to Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Tregear regularly acts for shareholders and liquidators.

    • Francis Tregear is lovely to work with and knows how to grab the attention of the judge.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 3Adam Cloherty
    Band 3Adam Cloherty

    Adam Cloherty

    Adam Cloherty KC impresses sources with his courtroom advocacy skills and has particular experience of BVI, Gibraltar and Cayman Islands cases. His clients, who include beneficiaries and shareholders, benefit from his extensive trust knowledge. He has also handled matters in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

    • He is thoughtful, produces great analysis and is great team player.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 3Elizabeth Weaver
    Band 3Elizabeth Weaver

    Elizabeth Weaver

    Elizabeth Weaver is a deeply experienced junior barrister, well versed in large-scale commercial claims and general chancery matters. She is routinely called upon for her expertise in international trusts disputes, high-value commercial litigation and asset recovery, and also frequently acts for ultra high net worth families. She has been called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and has been active in Bermuda and the Isle of Man.

    • Elizabeth Weaver is fabulous and trusted by the judges.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 3Nicole Langlois
    Band 3Nicole Langlois

    Nicole Langlois

    Nicole Langlois is a respected junior with considerable credentials in commercial contractual and trust litigation. She regularly handles cases involving professional negligence, breach of trust allegations and fraud. She is called to the Bar in both the UK and Jersey, and alongside the Channel Islands her practice has covered the Bahamas and Hong Kong.

    • Nicole Langlois is a brilliant lawyer with encyclopaedic knowledge.

      Offshore respondentUK Bar
  • Band 3Steven Thompson
    Band 3Steven Thompson

    Steven Thompson

    Steven Thompson KC has appeared in high profile and complex mandates in the BVI, Bermuda, DIFC and Cayman Islands. He is a well respected commercial dispute practitioner with a strong knowledge of matters involving fraud elements.

    • Steven has a truly multi-jurisdictional practice and is super bright.

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