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 […]
Peter Crampin KC has retired from practice.
Peter was originally a member of 7 New Square, later becoming a member of 11 New Square, one of the two sets of chambers which combined in 2006 to form Radcliffe Chambers. He qualified as a solicitor in 1973. He then taught at the College of Law before being called to the bar in 1976. He developed a practice in land law, trusts, […]
Roger Mullis retires from Radcliffe Chambers
Today marks the retirement of Roger Mullis, an exceptional barrister and member of Radcliffe Chambers. Having been called to the Bar in 1987 Roger has built an impressive traditional and commercial chancery practice with an emphasis on property litigation, contentious probate and trusts, and professional negligence litigation. Roger was a founding member of Radcliffe and, […]
David Mohyuddin KC and Zachary Kell involved in The Lawyer Top 20 Cases for 2026
We are pleased to announce that David Mohyuddin KC and Zachary Kell have been involved in matters featured in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2026. David Mohyuddin KC appears for the Secretary of State for Business and Trade in proceedings arising out of the collapse of Greensill Capital, a high-profile directors disqualification claim that […]
Poppy Rimington-Pounder Returns from Maternity Leave
We are delighted to welcome Poppy Rimington-Pounder back to Radcliffe Chambers following her maternity leave. Poppy has a broad chancery practice, spanning wills, trusts and estates, property, and landlord and tenant matters. She has been described as an “excellent advocate”, “technically excellent” and “good with clients”. She has also been recognised as “Up and Coming” […]
Marie-Claire Bleasdale expands practice to include mediation
We’re pleased to share that Marie-Claire Bleasdale is now an accredited mediator with the Society of Mediators and a member of the Civil Mediation Council. Marie-Claire brings her extensive experience at the Bar and as a Recorder sitting in both the County and Crown Courts to her mediation practice. She welcomes instructions in all civil […]
David Mohyuddin KC appointed Standing King’s Counsel to the Insolvency Service
We are proud to congratulate David Mohyuddin KC on his appointment as Standing King’s Counsel to the Insolvency Service. Standing King’s Counsel are instructed to represent and advise the Insolvency Service in some of the most complex and high-profile insolvency and company law matters, offering expert strategic and legal guidance across a range of cases. […]
Fantastic recognition for our barristers and practice areas in the Chambers & Partners 2026 rankings
Chambers and Partners have released their Bar rankings for 2026, and we are incredibly proud of the results! This year we have 78 individual rankings and 9 ranked practice areas. This includes: Increased rankings for 12 individuals New rankings for 6 individuals, 4 of whom are our talented juniors receiving Up and Coming rankings Poppy […]
In the Matter of River Island Holdings Limited [2025] EWHC 2276 (Ch)
On Thursday, 4 September, Sir Alastair Norris handed down his written reasons for sanctioning the Restructuring Plan in respect of River Island. It is a typically clear and careful analysis and contains some helpful observations around the sharing of benefits and burdens under a restructuring plan; the treatment of shareholders; the rationale for differential treatment […]
In the matter of Madagascar Oil Limited [2025] EWHC 2129 (Ch)
On 15 August 2025 Mr Justice Richard Smith handed down judgment sanctioning the restructuring plan in respect of Madagascar Oil Limited (MOL), a company registered in Mauritius. The case concerned a large thermal heavy oilfield in Madagascar, operated by MOL’s subsidiary, MOSA, a company registered in Madagascar. The case has various interesting features. Uniquely, it […]
