XXIV Old Buildings

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'James Ladbrook, now stepped up to Chief Operating Officer, was the standout senior clerk. Paul Horsfield, Perry Brown and Lyndon Tiller are now the main clerks, and all do an excellent job.' \n'The clerking team is responsive, efficient and will always does its best to accommodate the client's needs. They are acutely aware of the pressures of the legal industry and always go the extra mile. I would single out James Ladbrook for particular praise. He is diligent, affable and a joy to work with.' \n'The clerks are personable and clearly care about their barristers. Led capably and conscientiously by Paul Horsfield, I have been impressed with both George Salvage and Ellie Sedgwick. Overall, part of the reason we instruct XXIV Old Buildings is that we are looked after by the clerks.' \n'XXIV Old Buildings is an impressive set with tremendous strength in depth. Their lawyers are first-class at all levels of experience. XXIV is our go-to chambers on all chancery-related matters.' \n'As a Restructuring and Insolvency team, we use XXIV Old Buildings across a diverse range of cases. At every level, the set has brilliant individuals.'

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.

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Stephen Moverley Smith KC

‘Stephen is a highly experienced advocate whose affable manner helps him develop an excellent rapport with the judge.’ \n

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Elspeth Talbot Rice KC

‘Elspeth has fantastic analytical, strategic and legal skills and is a pleasure to work with. You don’t want to have her on the other side.’ \n

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Francis Tregear KC

‘Francis is diligent and responsive. His written work is considered, and his advice is straightforward. He is also a persuasive advocate.’ \n

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Edward Cumming KC

‘The best of the best at the mid-level silk level, he is a fantastic advocate – enthusiastic, charismatic and client-friendly.’ \n

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.

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Stuart Adair

‘Stuart really fights your corner on highly contentious matters. He is extremely reliable and also delivers to deadlines.’ \n

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Hugh Miall

‘Hugh is across every detail of a case. His drafting is superb in complex and detail heavy disputes. His strategic advice is stellar.’ \n

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Elizabeth Weaver

‘Spot on advice and pragmatic and respected in court. Great to work with.’ \n

4

Daniel Warents

‘Daniel has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law, but he never comes across as aloof or out of touch. Instead, his advice is always pragmatic and commercial.’ \n

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Edward Knight

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Timothy Sherwin

‘Tim punches above his weight, is technically brilliant and gets stuck in with the team in driving strategy.’ \n