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XXIV Old Buildings

Restructuring/Insolvency

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XXIV Old Buildings

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

XXIV Old Buildings are noted for its bench of "insightful barristers who really understand and are willing to get to grips with complex matters." Members are highly regarded for their handling of cases arising in offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man. Areas of expertise for the team include complex administrations, liquidations and both company and individual voluntary arrangements. The set's barristers are also well versed in directors' disqualification proceedings and asset tracing and recovery matters.

Paul Horsfield is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks at this set are all very helpful and commercially aware.

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  • They are outstanding as a clerking team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart Adair
    Stuart Adair

    Stuart Adair

    Stuart Adair is a popular choice for clients seeking high-quality advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters in the insolvency arena. He is frequently instructed in the most litigious disputes and has expertise in cases concerning claims of misfeasance, fraudulent trading and setting aside prior transactions.

    • He's hard-working and good on his feet.

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    • Stuart is a really good advocate and is very honest and credible.

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  • Stephen Moverley Smith
    Stephen Moverley Smith

    Stephen Moverley Smith

    Stephen Moverley Smith KC attracts major international instructions owing to his deep experience in cross-border matters. He frequently appears in courts in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands, as well as the Privy Council. He has a particularly robust reputation in the area of offshore work and trusts.

    • Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and develops an excellent rapport with the judges in a likeable way.

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  • Hugh Miall
    Hugh Miall

    Hugh Miall

    Hugh Miall is a well-regarded barrister with a broad insolvency and restructuring practice spanning both contentious and non-contentious work. He is particularly adept at advising on cross-border matters and foreign insolvencies. He also offers expertise in asset recovery after bankruptcy or liquidation, claims involving antecedent transactions and misfeasance, IVAs and CVAs, and winding-up proceedings.

    • He's super bright but also very good in his communication.

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    • Hugh is ahead of his call in terms of gravitas.

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    • Hugh is excellent, really strong and a silk in the making. He is hard-working and technically very good.

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