Highlighted for its vast experience before the Privy Council, XXIV Old Buildings has notable expertise in offshore trust structuring. Elspeth Talbot Rice KC was recently active in Wong v Grand View, a I li. Stephen Moverley Smith KC’s recent caseload includes a Privy Council appeal concerning the validity and enforceability of a foreign will in the BVI in the Al-Thani v Al Thani, a case which reached the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which Edward Cumming KC was also involved in. Daniel Warents acted in Frabran & Ors v Daventree Trustees & Ors, a multi-jurisdictional dispute concerning the alleged fraudulent misappropriation of over $600m in trust assets. Andrew Holden handled Dawson-Damer v Grampian Trust Company Ltd, a sizeable breach of trust claim, while David Brownbill KC’s recent work highlights include Lilly Perry and Tamar Perry v Lopag & Ors, a dispute concerning the administration of family trusts and the management of substantial offshore assets.
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- 'Paul Horsfield and the other clerks were helpful.'
- 'I have been impressed by the clerking team and levels of service.'
- 'A great Chambers to work with.'
- 'I have worked with a number of barristers from XXIV Old Buildings and am impressed with the breadth of expertise on offer.'
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