XXIV Old Buildings ranked as a leading set by The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
XXIV Old Buildings is delighted to have been recognised by The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 for its work throughout the Middle East region, with members being ranked in both Commercial and Construction practice areas. Clients note that ‘XXIV Old Buildings is a go-to set of chambers. Excellent for all commercial litigation and arbitration.’
Steven Thompson KC, Elizabeth Weaver, Arshad Ghaffar and Edward Knight are ranked as leading barristers for Commercial. Arshad Ghaffar is ranked also for Construction.
XXIV Old Buildings is well regarded for its expertise advising on matters throughout the Middle East region, with a particularly strong presence in Dubai. Steven Thompson KC acted for the defendants in Credit Europe Bank v New Medical Centre, which concerns a bank debt claim before the DIFC Courts against the backdrop of a major alleged fraud in the UAE. Before the same forum, he has also acted for the claimants in StormHarbour v Noor Bank, a dispute concerning the agreement of the sale and purchase of aircraft financing bonds, which saw a rare case of a bank seeking rectification of a written contract it signed. Other standout names include Elizabeth Weaver, Arshad Ghaffar and Edward Knight. Key changes in the set include Michael Black KC being appointed as judge in the DIFC Court of Appeal.
To view the full rankings, please click here: The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa.
