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Mr Oliver Assersohn KC KC
Work Department
Barrister
Position
Oliver is a “truly excellent barrister” and “skilled advocate” who relishes trial advocacy, particularly cross-examination. He is regularly instructed to appear against silks and “will work tirelessly in support of the client’s case”. He specialises in commercial matters and particularly in financial services, including regulation.
Career
Call: 2003
SILK: 2024
Oliver is called to the Bar of England and Wales, undertakes offshore work and in Dubai is a registered DIFC (Part II) practitioner.
Memberships
- Member of FSLA (founding member)
- COMBAR
- Associate member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
- Advocacy trainer for Middle Temple.
Education
Charterhouse; Warwick University (BA Hons first class); City University (CPE); BPP (BVC); Queen Mother Fund Scholarship (2002-03); Blackstone Entrance Exhibition (2003)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Oliver Assersohn KC – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Oliver was incredibly focused on achieving the right result for the client – tracking through all the detail, participating in in-depth discussions with the client, and ensuring that every care was taken to guide the client through a complex process.’
Barristers at XXIV Old Buildings are regularly instructed to act for and against a range of clients, including commercial lenders, payment service providers, banks and financial institutions including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Members act on cases related to financial matters such as mis-selling of financial products and structured investment vehicle work, with Edward Cumming KC experienced in banking and financial services disputes, both in retail and commercial. Stephen Moverley Smith KC specialises in fund and financial services work, both domestically and internationally. Oliver Assersohn KC was called as a silk earlier in 2024, and Alex Peplow is a name for the future.
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Oliver Assersohn KC –XXIV Old Buildings ‘Oliver deals with very complex issues adeptly. His written work is clear and concise. He is a pleasure to deal with.’
Renowned for its offshore offering, XXIV Old Buildings fields ‘a strong bench’ that is well-equipped to handle shareholder disputes, breach of contract, civil fraud allegations, and other commercial instructions. Steven Thompson KC, acting for Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, and Edward Cumming KC, defending Sprite Aviation No. 6 DAC, were instructed to appear on opposite sides of a dispute concerning the interpretation of an operating lease agreement between the two parties. At the junior level, Stuart Adair represents Alawwal Capital JSC in Dubai International Financial Centre proceedings against Rasmala Investment Bank Limited, alleging that Rasmala’s misrepresentations induced Alawwal to invest in an offshore trade finance investment fund. Oliver Assersohn KC was elevated to silk in March 2024. Previously a senior practice manager, James Ladbrook is now the set’s COO.
London Bar > Financial services and fintech regulation
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Oliver Assersohn KC –XXIV Old Buildings ‘Oliver is approachable and friendly. He is excellent on market abuse and financial crime.’