James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch)
Matthew Mills, instructed by Birkett Long LLP, appeared for the successful Third Defendant in James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch). The decision is the leading authority on when a probate claim will be barred by delay. At paragraph [197], HHJ Matthews summarised the key legal principles as follows: Where a person having a right […]
The future of international commercial litigation post-Brexit
James Morgan KC was invited by PLC Magazine to comment on the impact of Brexit on international commercial litigation. Will London continue to be the international centre? Subscribers can read the piece here.
Fiona Fitzgerald writes in Legal Futures on the future of professional development
Fiona Fitzgerald was invited by Legal Futures to discuss the future of professional development in law. You can read the piece here.
“Ashton & Reid on Clubs and Associations” available for pre-order from Bloomsbury Professional
Gordon Nurse wrote the foreword to “Ashton & Reid on Clubs and Associations”, which is now available for pre-order from Bloomsbury Professional. “Ashton & Reid on Clubs and Associations” is a leading text on the law of clubs, societies and associations. It covers the formation and dissolution of clubs, clubs relationships with their members and […]
Attorney General v Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC2988 (Ch)
Robert Pearce KC and Daniel Burton acted for the successful first defendant in Attorney General v Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd [2020] EWHC 2988 (Ch). The case concerned the National Fund, a charity set up in 1928 by a donor of £500,000 with the aim of investing and accumulating the income of the fund until […]
“Pease, Chitty and Cousins: Law of Markets and Fairs” published by Bloomsbury Professional (UK Law)
“Pease, Chitty and Cousins: Law of Markets and Fairs” was published by Bloomsbury Professional (UK Law) in November 2020. The book was edited by Edward Cousins, who is named in its title, with Graham Wilson. It is now in its seventh edition and is recognised as the leading text on the law of markets and […]
Radcliffe Chambers is recognised as a Top 75 employer in the 2020 Social Mobility Employment Index
We are delighted to announce that Radcliffe Chambers is recognised as a Top 75 employer in the 2020 Social Mobility Employment Index. The Index was created by the Social Mobility Foundation in 2017 and ranks UK’s employers on the action they take to ensure they are open to and progressing talent from all backgrounds. It […]
Late claims under the IPFDA 1975 – Talk by Kate Selway KC for White Paper
Kate Selway KC recently spoke on video at this year’s White Paper, Wills & Probate conference. In the video, Kate discusses Cowan-v-Cowan, Re Bhusate and late claims under the IPFDA 1975. Kate answers questions such as when is it safe to distribute an estate given that an out of time claim is possible, whether you enter into […]
Katherine McQuail appointed as a Deputy Master of the Chancery Division
Katherine McQuail has been appointed by the Lord Chief Justice as a Deputy Master of the Chancery Division. Katherine will sit as a Deputy Master for up to six weeks each year and will continue in full-time practice as a barrister from Radcliffe Chambers.
James Fagan accepts tenancy at Radcliffe Chambers
We are pleased to announce that pupil James Fagan has accepted tenancy and will be joining chambers as a full member on completion of his pupillage in December 2020. James accepts instructions across all of chambers’ key practice areas. You can view his profile here.
