Andrew Ayres KC

UK Bar

Andrew Ayres KC of Twenty Essex assists clients with a broad range of commercial matters, including multi-jurisdiction insolvency litigation and partnership disputes. He's praised by clients for his approachable yet powerful style of advocacy. He appears regularly in the BVI and the Cayman Islands, and acts in several high-profile cases involving fraud and insolvency.

"Andrew has an extremely effective advocacy style, he's incredibly eloquent. He does an excellent job of instilling confidence in both clients and the court, and is a pleasure to work with."

"Andrew has lovely clear approach to advocacy - he was well prepared, he was very clear in the way he put things and he worked well with the judge. He's a class act, really very good."

"Andrew is very calm under pressure and has amazing advocacy skills."

"He is a smooth operator with excellent client-handling skills. Charming and really inclusive, he talks to everyone equally, regardless of their expertise or level of seniority."

"Andrew is very sensible. His submissions are always very measured and judges seem to like him a lot. He also has a very nice manner with clients."

"A consummate advocate."

"He is just such a delight to work with and is always willing to give you a focused and commercially astute piece of advice."

"Andrew has an extremely effective advocacy style; he is very much on top of the detail and is incredibly eloquent. He does an excellent job of instilling confidence in both clients and the court."