Impact of Brexit on commercial litigation and arbitration

James Morgan KC and Steven Barrett were invited by Legal Week to consider the impact that Brexit will have on commercial litigation. With the landscape now changed, could arbitration become more appealing? Subscribers can read the piece here.

Attorney General v Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC2988 (Ch)

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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 […]

Late claims under the IPFDA 1975 – Talk by Kate Selway KC for White Paper

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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 […]

James Fagan accepts tenancy at 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.

Robert Pearce KC shortlisted for Advocate of the Year Award

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We are delighted to announce that Robert Pearce KC has been shortlisted for Advocate of the Year in the STEP UK Private Client Awards 2020/21. We are very proud of Robert’s achievement and look forward to the Virtual Awards Ceremony taking place on 9 December 2020. You can view Robert’s profile here.