Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd v Attorney General [2023] EWCA Civ 1332
The Court of Appeal has now conclusively determined that the National Fund (a charitable fund of approximately £550m) should be applied in reduction of the National Debt, confirming the judgment given by Mr Justice Zacaroli in [2022] EWHC 102 (Ch). The Trustee’s appeal, which was brought with the authority of the Court, raised significant questions […]
Last Bus Ltd (t/a Dublin Coach) v Dawsongroup Bus and Coach Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ
Stuart Benzie acted for the Respondent in Last Bus Ltd (t/a Dublin Coach) v Dawsongroup Bus and Coach Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ. 1297, in an appeal against the order of Andrew Baker J in the Commercial Court giving summary judgment in favour of the Defendant. The case involved a transaction where the Claimant had purchased […]
Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2024: Radcliffe Chambers Shortlisted for Chambers of the Year
Radcliffe Chambers is delighted to be shortlisted for the Chambers of the Year award at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2024. Citywealth’s annual Magic Circle Awards recognises the achievements of leading professionals, chambers and firms across the legal industry. You can support us by voting online until 16 February 2024, here. We are committed to […]
Dubai Arbitration Week 2023 – Impact of Sanctions on Conduct of Arbitration: Practical Issues
We are delighted to share that Shantanu Majumdar KC is speaking at Impact of Sanctions on Conduct of Arbitration: Practical Issues hosted by Rybalkin, Gortsunyan, Dyakin & Partners for Dubai Arbitration Week 2023. Shantanu and panelists will cover pressing issues related to conduct of international arbitration proceedings affected by sanctions regimes. They shall discuss tools and […]
Dubai Arbitration Week 2023
Radcliffe Chambers is delighted to announce that Shantanu Majumdar KC, Zachary Kell and Callum Clark will be in Dubai over Dubai Arbitration Week, 13 – 17 November 2023. If you would like to arrange a meeting with Shantanu, Zachary or Callum please contact us at events@radcliffechambers.com. They look forward to seeing you there.
Radcliffe Chambers recognised as a Top 75 employer in the 2023 Social Mobility Employment Index
Radcliffe Chambers is proud to announce that we have been recognised as a Top 75 employer in the 2023 Social Mobility Employment Index. We are the only Barrister Chambers to be listed this year. The Social Mobility Employment Index was created by the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) in 2017. The Index was the first national […]
Radcliffe Chambers ranked as a leading set in Chambers UK Bar 2024
We are delighted to be recognised as a leading set by Chambers UK Bar 2024, achieving 72 individual barrister rankings, which includes 2 star individuals, 21 new and improved, and 1 up and coming. Radcliffe Chambers has been recognised for its expertise in 14 practice areas (listed below), which includes a tier 1 ranking for […]
Dunlop v Romanoff [2023] UKUT 200 (LC)
The Dunlop family has farmed Lunsford Farm since 1888. Originally, the Dunlops were tenant farmers, but in 1918 Thomas Dunlop (the then-tenant) purchased Lunsford Farm. The conveyance included a schedule which listed each field in the Farm by Ordnance Survey plot number and area, but the parcels clause said the plan “more particularly delineated” the […]
Commercial Barrister Stuart Benzie Joins Radcliffe Chambers
We are delighted to announce we have recruited another highly regarded commercial barrister, Stuart Benzie. This further bolsters our already strong commercial offering, alongside our renowned traditional chancery practice. Stuart is recommended in Chambers UK, Chambers Global and Legal 500 for commercial dispute resolution, commercial fraud, and sport. Clients’ comments include “Stuart is utterly brilliant […]
Restructuring and Insolvency Conference 2023
We are delighted to announce Radcliffe Chambers Restructuring and Insolvency Conference 2023, Thursday, 9th November, 12:30 – 20:00 at Andaz London Liverpool Street. The sessions will be led by Radcliffe Chambers barristers along with special guest speakers. The day will begin with the ‘Pitch to Partners’ plenary session, which involves our Catherine Doran, Katie Longstaff, Alexander Kingston-Splatt and Poppy Rimington-Pounder competing against […]