Company
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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(020) 7691 2424Chambers Review
Market sources are quick to highlight the strength of the company offering at XXIV Old Buildings, and reserve particular praise for the strength of its expertise in connection with offshore matters. A number of the market's leading barristers practise at the chambers and receive instructions in a variety of company matters. Recent highlights for the set include representing various shareholders in a compensation claim against Petrofac Limited, and the matter of Invest Bank v El Husseini, a case before the Court of Appeal relating to Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 regarding assets owned by companies.
Paul Horsfield is Head of Clerking.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are very good. They're flexible in their approach and aware of what the instructing solicitor needs and what the clients demand."
"Paul Horsfield, the Head of Clerking, is a treat to work with and a can-do guy."
"The clerking team at XXIV Old Buildings is excellent. The clerks' treatment of clients – professional and lay alike – is truly terrific."
"The clerks are very good. They're flexible in their approach and aware of what the instructing solicitor needs and what the clients demand."
"Paul Horsfield, the Head of Clerking, is a treat to work with and a can-do guy."
"The clerking team at XXIV Old Buildings is excellent. The clerks' treatment of clients – professional and lay alike – is truly terrific."
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Adair is instructed in a variety of company law disputes, and has strong credentials in minority shareholder actions and claims against directors. His practice is international in scope, and includes further expertise in insolvency and fraud matters.
"Stuart does an amazing job. His legal knowledge is outstanding and he is very impressive."
"Stuart is a powerful advocate."
Daniel Warents is a talented company and commercial disputes lawyer. He has appeared before the Privy Council as well as in cross-border matters within Bermuda. He is highly experienced in BVI matters.
"Daniel is an exceptional barrister. He goes into a lot of depth, he's very pragmatic and he's good with judges and clients alike."
"Daniel is incredibly quick and his analytical brain is brilliant."
"Daniel is fantastic to work with. He provides clear and measured advice, and is extremely responsive."
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.
"Edward is pragmatic, clear and solution-oriented."
"Edward is fantastic; he is approachable and takes a really hands-on approach. He represents an extension to our team and has such a brilliant legal mind."
Francis Tregear KC is regularly instructed by well-known City and offshore firms for both litigation and advisory work. He has a specialism in hedge fund and structured investment vehicle-related matters, as well as those concerning cross-border insolvency. His company offering is complemented by his experience in fraud, asset recovery and professional negligence work.
"Francis is a smooth and calm operator."
"An excellent, inclusive team leader, who is thoughtful and highly strategic."