Three appointed to the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel
Congratulations to our barristers who have been appointed to the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel. Matthew Mills has been promoted to Panel B Emma Loizou has been appointed to the C Panel Louis Grandjouan has been appointed to the C Panel The appointments are effective for 5 years from 1 September 2026.
Reuben Comiskey 1975 – 2026
It is with the utmost sadness that we inform you of the sudden and unexpected death of our colleague Reuben Comiskey. Reuben died on Monday afternoon after suffering a cardiac event whilst on a skiing holiday with his family. This news has come as a huge shock to all in Chambers and to Reuben’s many friends […]
Award winning team recognised in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2025
We are proud to announce that our award-winning team of 21 barristers have been ranked, once again, in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2025. Within this esteemed group William Moffett, Daniel Burton and Matthew Mills have increased their rankings this year. We also welcome 3 barristers to the rankings as Up and […]
Bowser v Smith [2023] EWCA Civ 923
Judgement has been handed down by the Court of Appeal in Bowser v Smith [2023] EWCA Civ 923, in which Edward Hicks was instructed by Polly Stephenson of Ashtons Legal. This is a cautionary tale highlighting the risks to Personal Representatives (PRs) in aggressively pursuing an application for the removal of their co-executor, the need […]
Radcliffe Chambers ranked highly in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023
We are delighted that Radcliffe Chambers and 19 of our members have been ranked once again in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for Chancery: Traditional. Congratulations to our barristers and clerks for receiving such fantastic feedback, which includes “The barristers at Radcliffe Chambers are exceptionally well placed to handle complex matters. They […]
Radcliffe Chambers is shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2023
We are delighted to be one of the finalists for The Lawyer Awards 2023 Chambers of the Year category. The Chambers of the Year category recognises not just the legal excellence of the set, but how it is managed, including the approach to client service and Diversity & Inclusion and plans for future growth. Congratulations […]
Appointment of Special Administrators of WealthTek LLP
On Thursday 6 April 2023, at a final hearing, Mr Justice Zacaroli made a special administration order in respect of WealthTek LLP, a wealth management firm which also trades as Vertem Asset Management and Malloch Melville. The Judge appointed Shane Michael Crooks, Mark James Shaw and Emma Sayers of BDO LLP to act as WealthTek’s […]
Watts v Watts [2023] EWHC 679 (Ch)
In a case that has attracted much media attention, last week Master Clark handed down judgment in a case concerning an allegedly forged will. The Claimant, Carlton Watts, had brought proceedings against his mother, Jobyna Watts, for allegedly forging her late husband’s will (“the Will”). Mr Watts alleged Ms Watts had used the will of […]
London Luton BPRA Property Fund LLP v HMRC
HMRC have secured a major victory in the case of London Luton BPRA Property Fund LLP v HMRC, which concerns the availability of business premises renovation allowances, a type of capital allowances. The case relates to the conversion of a property into a hotel situated near London Luton airport. The issues in the case included […]
Marcellus Kooter v (1) The Official Receiver, (2) Manuela Radeva, (3) Simon Underwood and Laurence Pagden (as trustees in bankruptcy) – A review by Lauren Kreamer
On 22 March 2023, Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Agnello KC handed down judgment in the matter of Marcellus Kooter v (1) The Official Receiver, (2) Manuela Radeva, and (3) Simon Underwood and Laurence Pagden (as trustees in bankruptcy), on an application made by the former trustees in bankruptcy of Ms Radeva relating to […]
