Set Profile > XXIV Old Buildings > London, England

Offshore Tier 1

One of the go-to chambers for international contentious trusts work, XXIV Old Buildings has 'a fantastic reputation and a great selection of very capable and impressive trust disputes barristers', as well as strength on insolvency and commercial litigation matters. Elspeth Talbot Rice QC represents the claimant in the Wong v Grand View case in Bermuda concerning trusts containing the legacy of the founder of Formosa Plastics, while Stephen Moverley Smith QC represented the appellant in Magner v RBS International, a Gibraltarian case concerning dishonest assistance before the Privy Council in the wake of the collapse of law firm Marrache & Co. Unusually for the London Bar, Nicole Langlois, a former Carey Olsen partner, is also a Jersey advocate.

Leading Silks

Elspeth Talbot Rice QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘In a world of waffle, she gives clear advice.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Stephen Moverley Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He has a razor-sharp intellect and is able to cut through complicated legal and factual matters with ease.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very clever and makes difficult concepts approachable.’

Ranked: Tier 1

David Brownbill QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A calm advocate and a real leader in the field.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Robert Levy QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Unstuffy and easy to work with, plus tenacious as an advocate.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He commands respect with his experience and is very impressive in court.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Steven Thompson QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very good at reading judges, he always pitches it just right.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Edward Cumming QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘The perfect modern barrister.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Andrew Holden - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A strategic thinker and a good communicator.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Nicole Langlois - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A tenacious advocate who sees the key issues immediately.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Sarah Bayliss - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Sarah is easy to work with, practical, and excellent at focusing on the parts of a case which really matter, producing reliably high quality work throughout.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Daniel Warents - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A great advocate excellent on paper and on his feet.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Elizabeth Weaver - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Instructed on a range of advisory matters.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Bajul Shah - XXIV Old Buildings ‘An incredibly talented senior junior.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Marcus Staff - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is a barrister of the highest calibre. He is incredibly detailed, leaves no stone unturned and user-friendly.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Adam Cloherty - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A good team player and a constructive thinker.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Private client: trusts and probate Tier 1

XXIV Old Buildings is an ‘excellent set for traditional Chancery work and one of the 'go-to' sets for trust and probate litigation matters. It has  a real depth of experience in this area, with specialists of differing years call.’ The set has been described as  ‘one of the premier contentious trusts sets, offering a host of high-quality QCs and junior counsel.’ Its established reputation in this area is exemplified by Alan Steinfeld QC who, in Gerald Metals v (1) Safeguard Management Corp (2) The Trustees of the Timis Trust, advised the trustees of a Cayman trust in a major case about potential claims against a third-party and the obtainment of Beddoe relief. This year sees Edward Cumming QC enter the silks rankings, Daniel Warents join the junior list, and Timothy Sherwin recognised as a rising star of the Bar.

Rising stars

Timothy Sherwin - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Has an excellent nose for the way in which judges are likely to approach cases instinctively. He is tough, tenacious and charming.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Silks

Elspeth Talbot Rice QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Is technically exceptional, a great strategic thinker and has excellent client communication skills. One of the leading silks in her field.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A persuasive advocate.’

Ranked: Tier 1

David Brownbill QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Is very knowledgeable, technical, detailed and thorough. He is a persuasive and calming advocate and a real leader in the field.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Edward Cumming QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Humour, hard work, stamina and a very large brain - nothing phases him.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Stephen Moverley Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Utterly and disarmingly charming. He has a razor sharp mind and is a brilliant barrister.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He commands respect with his experience and was very impressive in court.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Leading Juniors

Adam Cloherty - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Never fails to impress with his incisive commentary and robust advocacy. He is a great barrister to have on one’s side in a difficult case in light of his strong and positive approach.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Andrew Holden - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Is an outstanding junior, incredibly bright and very good and patient with clients.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Elizabeth Weaver - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Is a persuasive advocate with extensive knowledge and experience in contentious trust and probate matters.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Michael Gadd - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Has an excellent grasp of the detail.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Helen Galley - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Straight to the point, very good with clients, fast turnaround with work.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Bajul Shah - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very knowledgeable.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Daniel Warents - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A very experienced practitioner.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Aviation Tier 2

Increasingly viewed as an ‘impressive' set in the aviation space, XXIV Old Buildings acts for airlines, lessors, and manufacturers, among other aviation stakeholders, mostly in commercial disputes. One notable highlight for Philip Shepherd QC includes Wallis Trading Inc v Air Tanzania Corporation Limited, a claim for over $30m against Air Tanzania and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. Steven Thompson QC is praised for sector knowledge, while at the junior end Bajul Shah and Arshad Ghaffar are the names to note; Tom Stewart Coat is a rising star in the field.

Rising stars

Tom Stewart Coats - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He has exceptional knowledge of the law, and is a very effective advocate.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Silks

Philip Shepherd QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Direct, forceful and no-nonsense. A formidable advocate.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Steven Thompson QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He has good aviation knowledge and is very capable on large complex cases.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Bajul Shah - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A very strong, sensible and calm advocate. He is a pleasure to deal with and always very clear in his advice.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Arshad Ghaffar - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Has excellent knowledge of aviation matters.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Erin Hitchens  - XXIV Old Buildings 'Tenacious, hard-working, user-friendly and good intellect, allied to sound legal judgement and commerciality.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Commercial litigation Tier 2

XXIV Old Buildings is 'one of the leading sets of commercial and Chancery chambers' and noted for its 'strength in offshore and international cases'. The set has several 'first-class silks and excellent juniors at all ends of the experience spectrum' who represent 'fantastic value'. Clients also appreciate the 'fantastic training programmes'. Significant mandates include the liquidation of the Herald Fund, one of the largest Madoff feeder funds, in which Francis Tregear QC, Michael Black QC and Bajul Shah were all involved. Robert Levy QC and Hugh Miall have also been representing over 100 claimants in Ward & Ors v Savill & Ors.

Leading Silks

Robert Levy QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A real star and an absolute pleasure to deal with - he is a lethally effective cross-examiner and has an almost super-human work ethic.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Elspeth Talbot Rice QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Superb QC to work with - extremely responsive and empathetic whilst setting a clear path forwards’

Ranked: Tier 3

Stephen Moverley Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A genuinely good fellow, his gentle approach in submissions seems to have the ears of the Judges.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Phenomenally bright, great court room manner, garners respect and clients love him.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Steven Thompson QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Fabulous advocate - punches the points home, and really strong analytically, commercial, savvy, subtle, and assertive.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Michael Black QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A pleasure to work with, highly engaged and a team player - he has deep expertise in corporate matters and his practice bridges effectively English law and the laws of Middle Eastern jurisdictions.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Philip Shepherd QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Just the type of senior silk you want in your corner in a challenging commercial case.’

Ranked: Tier 6

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A pleasure to deal with and an excellent advocate.’

Ranked: Tier 6

Leading Juniors

Stuart Adair - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is very creative in developing tailor-made legal strategies and regularly demonstrates thinking out-of-the-box approaches.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Adam Cloherty - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Top notch advocate, great on his feet and on paper - he makes well thought out, powerful submissions.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Edward Knight - XXIV Old Buildings ‘His judgment is always very reliable and he has the intellectual clout to intimidate most opponents.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Nicole Langlois - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very articulate in her drafting and has a keen eye in spotting potential strengths and weakness of a case.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Hugh Miall - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is a highly effective advocate both on paper and in person.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Alexander Pelling - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He's not fazed by anything in either litigation or arbitration.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Bajul Shah - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Bajul stands out for the clarity of his thought - he is fantastic at seeing the wood from the trees and has an uncanny ability to pick out the issues that really matter.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Elizabeth Weaver - XXIV Old Buildings ‘She is smart, efficient, pragmatic and gets straight to the heart of contentious issues cost effectively.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Oliver Assersohn - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Technically outstanding, and very hard working and responsive - he also has very sound client management (expectation management and empathy) skills.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Fraud: civil Tier 2

XXIV Old Buildings is 'one of the go-to chambers' with 'brilliant strength in depth' and ' a large number of barristers from silk down to the lowest junior who are outstanding on this field'. The chambers is especially noted for its 'strong links to offshore centres and Dubai'. Noteworthy cases include RAK Investments v Bestfort Development Ltd, a $42m fraud claim from Georgia in which Stephen Moverley Smith QC and Alexander Pelling are both involved. Robert Levy QC and Hugh Miall also acted for over 100 claimants in the long-running asset tracing dispute, Ward & Ors v Savill & Ors. The 'highly effective and dependable' Timothy Sherwin is a rising star in chambers.

Rising stars

Timothy Sherwin - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Exceptionally bright, years ahead of his call in his knowledge and capability, extremely approachable and conscientious.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Silks

Robert Levy QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A natural choice for offshore fraud work - he is phenomenally hard-working, incredibly aggressive, and absolutely committed to his clients.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Elspeth Talbot Rice QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A great, robust advocate and definitely one to have on your side.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Stephen Moverley Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Extremely responsive and able to articulate complex arguments in a persuasive and attractive manner. His gentle approach in submissions seems to have the ears of the judges.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Absolutely excellent and I would recommend him unhesitatingly for chancery and trusts work.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Steven Thompson QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Steven is a confident and assertive advocate who presents well in consultation with clients. Good grasp of details and persuasive presentation to the court: especially orally.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very focused on the strategy, has a clear and reasonable way to explain the choices, and is always available.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Philip Shepherd QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He has seen it all and has a well-judged eye as to when to run a point aggressively, and when to adopt a softer strategy.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Stuart Adair - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A strong, methodical advocate and able to handle very big disputes - he is at a silk's level.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Edward Knight - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Edward gives decisive advice which engenders confidence.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Hugh Miall - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Excellent junior. Focussed and hard working. Good written style.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Alexander Pelling - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Clients trust him because he understands their problems and thinks creatively about how to solve them.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Bajul Shah - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is supremely calm, both on his feet and in conference with clients - nothing perturbs him, and there are very few barristers who respond better when up against the ropes.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Insolvency Tier 2

Members of XXIV Old Buildings handle all aspects of domestic and international insolvency law, drawing on specific expertise in arbitration, Chancery, commercial and trusts work. Among high-profile matters that exemplify the set's strengths, Elspeth Talbot Rice QC is acting for the trustees of Boris Berezovsky's estate in Gorbunova v Berezovsky, while Francis Tregear QC is instructed on behalf of the additional liquidator for the Herald Fund, one of the largest feeder funds with claims against the Madoff estate, in Re Herald Fund SPC. Also of note, Edward Knight, who is also a qualified chartered accountant, is noted for handling cases at the intersection between fraud and insolvency.

Leading Silks

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘An absolutely superb silk.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Excellent value and very user friendly.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Robert Levy QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He really knows his stuff. He gives robust advice and is an extraordinarily effective cross-examiner.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Elspeth Talbot Rice QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Fiercely bright, commercial and user friendly.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Stephen Moverley Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He has a razor-sharp intellect and is able to cut through complicated legal and factual matters with ease.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Edward Cumming QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very insightful and gets to the point quickly.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Lyndsey de Mestre QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Calm and well-judged advocacy.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Steven Thompson QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Good grasp of details and persuasive presentation to the court.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Leading Juniors

Stuart Adair - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He has wide knowledge of the law in this field and the ability to get good results for the client.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Edward Knight - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Extremely bright and being a qualified accountant, he brings an unmatched level of forensic analysis to complex insolvencies, especially where the company has tried to mask its dishonesty.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Hugh Miall - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very commercial but also technical at the same time. Bright and approachable.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Daniel Warents - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is a great advocate and is excellent on paper and when on his feet.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Sarah Bayliss - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Her analysis is clear and practical.’

Ranked: Tier 5

International arbitration: arbitrators Tier 2

Financial services regulation

Leading Juniors

Oliver Assersohn - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Excellent attention to detail, good analytical skills coupled with regulatory knowledge and experience.’

Ranked: Tier 2

International arbitration: counsel

Leading Silks

Michael Black QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A top-rate silk with years of experience. A familiar barrister appearing as counsel in international commercial arbitrations with a UAE link.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Tom Montagu Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Richly deserves his reputation as a leader in the field of UAE arbitration law and practice - he brings forensic knowledge, combined with unparalleled skills in advocacy before Tribunals.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Ian Meakin - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He masters cross-examinations and has an excellent relationship with clients - he is a great team player. He is a highly persuasive advocate in particular with tribunals comprising continental European arbitrators. He is a highly respected member of the Swiss arbitration community and the first port of call for English law disputes in Switzerland.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Arshad Ghaffar - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Great attention to detail, excellent cross-examination skills and forceful advocacy.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Charities

Leading Silks

Edward Cumming QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is highly intelligent, quick to pick up the core points including points not picked up by others. His written arguments are very clear.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Elspeth Talbot Rice QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Is fiercely bright, commercial and user friendly. She is tenacious and is certainly someone you would rather have in your corner than your opponent's.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Banking and finance (including consumer credit) Tier 3

XXIV Old Buildings is 'a fantastic set' where 'everyone has been great - really down to earth and user friendly'. The chambers has 'really increased the depth of its expertise over recent years' and its members are 'extremely cost effective'. Its members have good expertise in hedge fund and structured investment vehicle-related matters, mis-selling claims and cross-border insolvencies. Highlight cases include Al Sadik v Investcorp BSC  where Michael Black QC and Sarah Bayliss represented the claimant. Stephen Moverley Smith QC also represented the defendants Société Générale v Goldas, while Francis Tregear QC led Alexander Pelling in Janus Capital Management LLC v Safeguard World International Ltd.

Leading Silks

Michael Black QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Quick to understand the issues involved and has an excellent ability in explaining his thoughts in the briefest way possible.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Stephen Moverley Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very good and remains my first choice.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Always prepared and available, and very impressive ability to deal with and solve complex issues.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Leading Juniors

Oliver Assersohn - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Highly personable and a dream to work with - slots into the team very well and a tremendous team player.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Sarah Bayliss - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Has an encyclopaedic knowledge of banking law and is extremely user friendly.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Alexander Pelling - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Thoughtful and tactically astute.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Marcus Staff - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Has good experience and sufficient flexibility when dealing with difficult clients.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Construction

Leading Silks

Michael Black QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is highly experienced, a good case manager, and has a good understanding of the UAE market.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Tom Montagu-Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Tom has extensive experience in the UAE and understands UAE law better than most barristers.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Leading Juniors

Arshad Ghaffar - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is logical, incisive, committed and hard-working.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Pensions

Leading Silks

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘His advocacy is tremendous and he really does have the ear of the court.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Mediators Tier 4

Michael King - XXIV Old Buildings Michael King at XXIV Old Buildings  is 'a brilliant mediator who will not allow parties to let matters drift; he is thoroughly effective in achieving a resolution'. He is highly experienced and acts across London and the regions in complex, trust, probate, estates and inheritance disputes. He has acted in approximately 180 mediations to date.

Professional negligence Tier 4

XXIV Old Buildings handles claims against solicitors, barristers, accountants, auditors, surveyors, valuers and trustees, and is particularly experienced in professional negligence cases involving financial mismanagement. Highlights include Francis Tregear QC acting for a Swiss investment bank in The Public Institution for Social Security v Al Rajaan, which relates to breach of fiduciary duty and tracing claims, as well as appearing in Jackson & Money v Gershinson & Others, which concerned a claim of breach of duty against the directors of a company in liquidation. In addition, Helen Galley appeared in Southwark Living Ltd v Cramer Pelmont, a solicitors' negligence claim.

Leading Silks

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is first rate.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is experienced in professional negligence disputes.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Michael Gadd - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is highly intelligent and an excellent advocate.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Helen Galley - XXIV Old Buildings ‘She is exceptional.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Elizabeth Weaver - XXIV Old Buildings ‘She is excellent.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Edward Knight - XXIV Old Buildings ‘A very able junior barrister.’

Ranked: Tier 6

Property litigation

Leading Juniors

Helen Galley - XXIV Old Buildings ‘She has an abundance of common sense, gets on well with her clients, is forthright and is speedy with her written work.’

Ranked: Tier 5

Company and partnership

Experts in company and partnership law, barristers in XXIV Old Buildings lead the way in Chancery and offshore work, as well as domestic and international partnership disputes in the professional services industries. Elspeth Talbot Rice QC's practice spans both company and partnership; she is acting for BVI company Ben Nevis in a case involving a claim by the South African Revenue Service for the wrongful transfer of assets for the purposes of evading tax. Elizabeth Weaver is acting for the defendants in Carlyle Capital Corporation Limited (in liquidation) and others v Conway & others, a $2bn breach of contract and fiduciary duty claim arising out of the failure of a US hedge fund incorporated in Guernsey. Making a name for himself as 'years ahead of his call', rising star Timothy Sherwin has an increasingly active practice in section 994 petitions and companies held in trust structures.

Company - Rising stars

Timothy Sherwin - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is exceptionally bright, years ahead of his call in his knowledge and capability, extremely approachable and conscientious.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Company - Leading Silks

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Garners respect and loved by clients. Very impressive and knowledgeable in partnership law.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Elspeth Talbot Rice QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Quite simply a superb lawyer and a great person to have on your team.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Stephen Moverley Smith QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very sharp mind. Great clarity in drafting. Tactical nous.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘His advocacy is superb and his drafting and insight into the intricacies of a case is exceptional.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Michael Black QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Clear and concise in his advice.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Edward Cumming QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Huge amounts of energy, and an appetite to get involved in the detail of a matter.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Lyndsey De Mestre QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Provides clear advice.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Partnership - Leading silks

Alan Steinfeld QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Garners respect and loved by clients. Very impressive and knowledgeable in partnership law.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Elspeth Talbot Rice QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Quite simply a superb lawyer and a great person to have on your team.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Francis Tregear QC - XXIV Old Buildings ‘His advocacy is superb and his drafting and insight into the intricacies of a case is exceptional.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Company - Leading juniors

Stuart Adair - XXIV Old Buildings ‘He has a first-class knowledge of company and partnership law and a great ability to dissect the issues in a case, analyse them and apply the law to them.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Elizabeth Weaver - XXIV Old Buildings ‘An exceptional junior for company law matters.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Hugh Miall - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Very good grip of the authorities and superb ability to marshal the facts and present them persuasively.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Partnership - Leading juniors

Helen Galley - XXIV Old Buildings ‘Approaches cases very sympathetically, but also in a pragmatic and no-nonsense way.’

Ranked: Tier 3