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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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
He presents complex arguments in a way that makes them seem simple.
David Allison is a persuasive advocate and is unstoppable.
He is pragmatic, commercial, at the top of the market at what he does and is excellent on his feet.
David is pleasure to deal with and great in court because he is more charming than most advocates in that he is obviously all over detail of insolvency.
Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
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 Allison is a star of the bar; totally top of his game. He has an amazing ability to build rapport with a judge and has a very simple and persuasive style.
David is immensely charming, smooth and charismatic.
He is phenomenal for complex issues.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Allison KC is noted for handling the most complex of cases. He is highly adept at handling matters relating to mis-selling claims, asset and bond disputes and derivative issues. He frequently acts in cases with offshore aspects, sometimes involving the courts of the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and the Middle East.
Strengths
David is very good with clients and is comfortable and persuasive before the court.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
David is an excellent advocate, litigator and academic. He is also a good tactician.
He is phenomenal at tackling complex issues.
David is thorough, precise and rigorous in his thinking. He did a great job at cross-examining an expert in our case.
David Allison is an exceptional advocate.
Financial Services - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Allison KC has a commercial and banking practice which encompasses a broad swathe of the financial services scene, and he is often called upon to handle matters of extremely high value. Matters Allison has dealt with include collective investment schemes, mis-selling claims, payment protection insurance and Part VII transfers.
Strengths
David is very good with clients and is comfortable and persuasive before the court.
Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Allison KC is a highly regarded silk with a prominent offshore practice who has appeared in disputes in the Caribbean, Dubai, New York and Guernsey. Key areas of strength include schemes of arrangement, reductions of capital and contentious company law work. His company expertise is bolstered by his prominent financial services and restructuring practices.
Strengths
David's very personable, and his advocacy is really strong. He's great at breaking down issues and bringing the judges along with him.
David Allison KC is highly respected and a really trusted pair of hands.
David is highly intelligent on the law but also highly commercial. He is always prepared to roll his sleeves up and be part of the team to find the right solution.
David is extremely bright and very user-friendly. He's calm, he remains in control and he adapts well to challenges.
David is direct, responsive and clear. He stands behind his advice and is an excellent advocate.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
David is an excellent advocate, litigator, academic and tactician. He is the best combination of all of those factors.
David gives excellent, clear and commercial advice and is excellent with clients. He is a fantastic advocate who invariably has the trust of the court.
David is incredibly calm and reassuring. He manages clients very effectively.