James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch)
Matthew Mills, instructed by Birkett Long LLP, appeared for the successful Third Defendant in James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch). The decision is the leading authority on when a probate claim will be barred by delay. At paragraph [197], HHJ Matthews summarised the key legal principles as follows: Where a person having a right […]
The illegality defence: Thames Trains, Henderson and strict liability offences
Peter Dodge (instructed by Philip Evans and Freddie Beard of Clyde & Co) appeared for the First Defendant in Owadally v Planology Ltd [2023] EWHC 339 (KB), a High Court appeal against a refusal to grant reverse summary judgment O and K, a husband and wife, bought a Grade II listed house in Paddington to […]
Musst Holdings Ltd v Astra Asset Management UK Ltd [2023] EWHC 432 (Ch) – Mr Justice Freedman hands down judgment addressing law of res judicata – Christopher Boardman KC and Tom Beasley
Freedman J has handed down his latest judgment in the series of ongoing claims brought by Musst Holdings Ltd against Astra Asset Management UK Ltd. Relying upon an introduction agreement said to have been novated to Astra, Musst claims it is entitled to a share of certain management and performance fees. Astra is a leading […]
Radcliffe Chambers Private Client Team will be attending ConTrA
Radcliffe Chambers’ private client team will be attending the ConTrA Trusts in Litigation Conference in Venice between 22-24 March 2023! Members attending include: Thomas Dumont KC William Moffett Marcus Flavin Oliver Hilton Josh Lewison Wendy Mathers Daniel Burton Henry Day Jonathan Edwards Emma Loizou Poppy Rimington-Pounder Daniel Thorpe Piers Digby If you are attending […]
A tribute to David di Mambro
It is with great sadness that we announce the death on Friday 17th February of David di Mambro, a valued member of chambers. He will be much missed by all who knew him. Please read a tribute from Mr. Thomas Dumont KC here: David di Mambro was called to the Bar by the Middle Temple […]
Inheritance Tax – Indentifying Interests in Possession – Kate Selway KC
Kate Selway KC has successfully represented the taxpayers in the recent First Tier Tribunal decision of Hall v HMRC [2023] UKFTT 32 (TC) in an important case about occupation rights arising under a will and the nature of interests in possession for tax purposes. The issue was whether an interest in possession (IIP) for IHT […]
Financial Conduct Authority v London Property Investments (U.K) Limited & Ors [2022] EWHC 2862 (CH) – Mark Fell KC
Mark Fell KC appeared for the FCA in this case about mortgage arranging and sale and rent back arrangements. The defendants were not authorised to carry on regulated activities. The Court found that the defendants carried on regulated activities in breach of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by arranging high-interest mortgages for consumers […]
Radcliffe Chambers are now accepting applications for pupillage!
For those who may not be familiar, pupillage is a period of supervised training that aspiring barristers must complete before becoming a tenant of a barrister chamber. It is an opportunity to gain practical experience in the legal field, work alongside experienced members, and learn the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a barrister. […]
King appoints Katherine McQuail to be a Master of the Chancery Division
We are pleased to announce that the King has appointed Katherine McQuail to be a Master of the Chancery Division with effect from 11 January! Katherine will be based at the Rolls Building, Royal Courts of Justice. Katherine was called to the Bar in 1989 and undertook pupillage at 11 Old Square (the Chambers of […]
Radcliffe Chambers ranked as a leading barristers chambers in Chambers UK Bar 2023
Radcliffe Chambers is proud to be ranked for another year in Chambers UK Bar. Radcliffe and its members are recognised as leaders in their fields across all our key practice areas, including commercial, chancery, charities, Court of Protection, pensions, professional negligence, private client, real estate litigation, and restructuring and insolvency. Congratulations to all those at […]
