Edward Cumming KC
‘An all-around brilliant advocate.’
XXIV Old Buildings' barristers are well known for acting for and against commercial lenders, banks, payment service providers and other financial institutions in a wide range of financial matters. The group has a solid track record in appearing before all levels of the UK court system, as well as before international courts. Oliver Assersohn KC has expertise in advising on matters involving the Financial Conduct Authority, and the 'practical and thorough' Sarah Bayliss has extensive experience in handling financial disputes with international elements.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are very professional.'
- 'XXIV Old Buildings is a set that one can trust to work together with in true partnership.'
- 'The set is highly flexible.'
- 'A very strong set, particularly in banking and finance.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Stephen Moverley Smith KC
Francis Tregear KC
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Oliver Assersohn KC
'Oliver is a formidable and deeply knowledgeable barrister in this area.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Tom Stewart Coats
‘Tom provides clear and concise advice. He is responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
Sarah Bayliss
‘Sarah is a fantastic junior.'
Alexander Pelling
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Alex Peplow
'He can take the lead in tackling difficult problems and explaining complex issues to difficult clients.'