Global
Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
David Allison KC
David Allison KC is an excellent silk who acts on behalf of a range of clients on both domestic and offshore matters. He regularly advises on formal insolvency cases and frequently appears in courts in the British Virgin Islands, New York, Dubai, the Cayman Islands and Guernsey concerning high-value and high-profile disputes.
Strengths
"His insights are great, and he's at his best when he's preparing for and in the courtroom."
"David Allison is absolutely outstanding. He is incredibly smart, thoughtful and responsive. His advocacy skills are exceptional and he is a top pick for all restructuring and insolvency matters."
"David is an impressive and authoritative advocate who inspires confidence in court. A very safe pair of hands for the largest and most complex contested cases."
Offshore (Bar) - UK
David Allison KC
David Allison KC is a seasoned litigator with considerable strength in company and insolvency law, who often handles high-value claims with multi-jurisdictional implications. His thriving offshore practice has seen him handle cases in Dubai, Guernsey, the Cayman Islands, the BVI and Hong Kong. He frequently appears in liquidation and restructuring cases, and is instructed on behalf of international corporations as well as private individuals.
Strengths
"David's great strength is being able to break down complex, challenging areas of the law into digestible advice and strategy that can be implemented in cases, allowing us to develop a strategy around those issues."
"David is truly one of the best leading counsel we have instructed. He is fantastic on his feet, easy to deal with in person and very commercial. Judges trust him and he never puts a foot wrong in court."
"David is absolutely brilliant. His key strength is his rapport with judges. They just love him and hang on his every word."
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
David Allison KC
Strengths
"David Allison is phenomenal. He is a brilliant, hugely bright advocate, whose judgement is fantastic."
"David is a brilliant strategist."
"David is very clear in his delivery and the points he makes. His advocacy is just so reassuring."
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
David Allison KC
Strengths
"A brilliant strategist, who's great to work with."
"Lovely and charming to work with, he goes out of his way to check in with all members of team at all levels of seniority. Everyone loves having him on the team. Very smooth, agile in court and quick-witted, he's just a real gentleman and a consummate professional. "