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Art and Cultural Property Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Edward is quick on his feet, articulate, very clever and people really like him.
I think Edward Cumming is extremely good, very responsive and very on the ball.
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Edward Cumming is the definition of a hands-on barrister. He is very proactive and popular. He really leads the charge on cases and is tireless.
Edward Cumming is great mix of commercial nous and intellect.
There is a reason Edward is always in demand. He is very legally and commercially minded. Clients really appreciate him.
Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
He is a very smooth oral advocate, impressive and very good in court.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
Ed is creative and pushes for the best results for the client. He is a wonderful advocate who is technically brilliant.
Ed is a forceful and clear advocate.
Ed is very strategic in his approach. He is one of the leading silks for trusts disputes.
Ed offers a great mix of commercial nous and pure intellect.
Ed is very quick on his feet. He is charismatic and has an energy about him that is really delightful to witness.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
He is very well regarded, very good and highly responsive.
Tireless and relentless in his approach, he is a real force of nature.
Edward covers lots of complex fraud and trust work, and always gives the advice the client needs. He works phenomenally hard, and his advocacy and cross-examination skills are first rate.
Aviation - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Edward Cumming is well versed in a range of aviation matters. He regularly represents clients in contentious matters relating to the maintenance and manufacture of aircraft. His work in the field of aviation complements his accomplished practice in the broader field of commercial litigation.
Strengths
Edward is vastly intelligent, and also open and easy to deal with. He's the perfect counsel.
An incredibly impressive person and a highly talented man.
He's the real deal who really does walk the walk. He's got a great charm about him, which when it comes to judges can be half the battle.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Edward Cumming KC is a talented silk with a busy commercial practice, which includes frequent civil fraud instructions. He is well regarded for his handling of matters involving banks.
Strengths
Edward Cumming KC has very clear submissions.
Charities - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Edward Cumming KC of XXIV Old Buildings is a well-known charities practitioner who undertakes this work as part of a broad chancery practice. His reputation in the area continues to grow as a result of his advice on some prominent charities disputes.
Strengths
Edward is brilliant and has a very sharp mind and is somebody who is good to deal with. He really sees the issues and really gets to the point.
Edward is excellent for complex work and high-value domestic work where there is an issue in relation to land estate.
Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Edward Cumming KC is an impressive company silk who receives routine instructions from a number of top City law firms. His company work benefits from wider capabilities in commercial chancery and civil fraud.
Strengths
Edward is someone you trust and want on your side. He knuckles down and knows every aspect of the case. As an advocate, he's very quick on his feet and enthusiastic as an advocate.
Edward Cumming KC is a really fantastic company lawyer.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Edward Cumming KC is regularly called upon by banks and other financial institutions to advise on a wide range of financial matters. He advises clients on all manner of cases, including those involving complex derivatives and matters with elements of fraud.
Strengths
A fantastic commercial and technical lawyer. Edward is an absolute go-to for knotty technical questions.