Higgins v HMRC [2019] EWCA Civ 1860
The Court of Appeal has recently given judgment in this matter, which concerns the question of when a taxpayer’s “period of ownership” begins in the context of principal private residence relief from capital gains tax. Nicholas Macklam acted for HMRC. A link to the judgment can be found here.
Radcliffe Chambers ranked as a leading set in Chambers UK Bar 2020
We are delighted to be recognised as a leading set by Chambers UK Bar, achieving seven new individual barrister rankings. Radcliffe Chambers was ranked again for its commercial chancery, traditional chancery, charities, Court of Protection, pensions, real estate litigation, and restructuring/insolvency expertise, and was ranked for the first time for its professional negligence practice, in […]
Emma Loizou and Poppy Rimington-Pounder join Radcliffe Chambers
We are delighted to announce that Emma Loizou and Poppy Rimington-Pounder are now barrister members of chambers following the successful completion of their pupillages. Emma and Poppy accept instructions across all of chambers’ key practice areas. For more information please contact our clerking team (clerks@radcliffechambers.com).
Matthew Weaver appointed as a Recorder
Commercial and insolvency barrister Matthew Weaver has been appointed as a Civil Recorder on the Midland Circuit. As a Recorder, Matthew will manage and determine cases in the County Courts. Matthew will continue to practise full time from Radcliffe Chambers. Matthew is a highly-regarded commercial practitioner, with particular expertise in the fields of restructuring and […]
Radcliffe Chambers nominated for Chancery Set of the Year at the Chambers Bar Awards 2019
We are delighted to be nominated for Chancery Set of the Year at the Chambers Bar Awards 2019. Thank you to all of our clients and good luck to everybody who has been nominated!
Can directors appoint administrators outside of court opening hours? – Article by Catherine Doran
Catherine Doran discusses whether directors can appoint administrators outside of court opening hours following her recent case in which a notice of appointment was filed at 4.37pm. You can read the full article here.
Matthew Weaver summarises Q2 company insolvency statistics in Economia
Matthew Weaver summarised Q2 company insolvency statistics in Economia, the member publication for ICAEW chartered accountants. You can read his analysis here.
James Morgan KC appointed as Deputy High Court Judge
James Morgan KC has been appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge for a four year term until August 2023. He will act as a Deputy Judge of the High Court in the Chancery Division on the Midlands Circuit, while continuing in full time practice. James is a highly-regarded commercial practitioner, with particular expertise in the […]
Sophia Rogers shortlisted for Star Associate/Junior at the Chambers HNW Awards 2019
We are delighted to announce that Sophia Rogers has been shortlisted for Star Associate/Junior at the Chambers HNW Awards 2019. The Chambers HNW Awards celebrate leading lawyers within the private wealth sphere. You can view the full shortlist here.
Christopher Buckley appointed to the Attorney General’s London A Panel
We are pleased to announce that Christopher Buckley has been appointed to the Attorney General’s London A Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown for a period of five years commencing 2 September 2019. Radcliffe Chambers has six members on the Attorney General’s Panels: London A Panel: Kate Selway, Mark Fell and Christopher Buckley (from […]
