Fountain Court Chambers routinely undertakes cases concerning legal and financial professionals. Members of the set are also well-regarded for their knowledge of commercial litigation and regulatory issues. Anneliese Day KC is instructed in Abraaj Investment Management Limited & Abraaj Capital Limited v KPMG, a case stemming from the collapse of the Abraaj Group. – a case in the UAE featuring jurisdiction issues between the DIFC and Arabic-language onshore courts in the jurisdiction, concerning the collapse of the emerging markets private equity house. Mark Simpson KC and Daniel Edmonds act for the defendant solicitors in a high value claim relating to a proposed redevelopment of a London property in Siem v Womble Bond Dickinson.
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Position
Daniel practises in all aspects of English private commercial law, with particular experience in litigation involving banking and financial services, civil fraud, conflicts of laws, professional negligence, and shareholder disputes. His cases frequently have an international element, and he is registered to practise in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Daniel has a particular interest in matters involving private international law and the service of claims, and in addition to his current instructions is presently co-authoring a textbook on the service of proceedings in and out of jurisdiction with the Oxford University Press.
Further details can be found at: https://www.fountaincourt.co.uk/profile/daniel-edmonds/
Career
Called 2010; Inner Temple.
Memberships
COMBAR; LCLCBA; YLFA.
Education
Brasenose College, Oxford (BA in Philosophy Politics and Economics, First Class) (1st in economics, 2nd overall); Wolfson College, Cambridge (BA in Law (Accelerated), Double First Class); Harvard Law School (LLM) (Kennedy Scholar); City Law School (BVC, Outstanding).
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