XXIV Old Buildings has a strong reputation in international arbitration and high-value commercial disputes, and is well-equipped to handle cases involving allegations of fraud, insolvency issues, and professional negligence matters. Elspeth Talbot Rice KC's recent workload includes advising on a cross-border dispute involving alleged misappropriation and transfer of trust assets. In Alimov v Mirakhmedov & ors, a case concerning a shareholder dispute arising from a bitcoin-mining project in Kazakhstan, Edward Cumming KC successfully acted for the first and third defendants in a jurisdictional challenge to the Commercial Court, which held that Kazakhstan was the most appropriate forum for the claim to be heard in.

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'Excellent. Paul, Perry and Lyndon provide a first rate service.'
'The clerks are supportive and make working with counsel straightforward.'

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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.

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

‘Elspeth is simply formidable. She has huge gravitas with the court and her advocacy is a weapon of mass persuasion.'

Steven Thompson KC

‘He is a Rolls Royce of an advocate.'

Edward Cumming KC

2024 Silks

Oliver Assersohn KC

‘Oliver deals with very complex issues adeptly. His written work is clear and concise. He is a pleasure to deal with.'

2026 Silks

Hugh Miall KC

‘Hugh is extremely clever, but also extremely easy to work with. He is excellent on his feet, and interacts well with clients.'

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.