Commercial and insolvency silk, David Mohyuddin makes Radcliffe Chambers his primary professional home
We are delighted to announce that commercial and insolvency KC, David Mohyuddin has moved his full practice to Radcliffe Chambers. David was called to the bar in 1999 before taking silk in 2016 and becoming a Deputy High Court Judge in 2021. He specialises in corporate and personal insolvency and commercial litigation. David’s recent work […]
Radcliffe Chambers ranked highly in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022
We are proud to announce that Radcliffe Chambers and 19 of our members have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2022 for Chancery: Traditional. Congratulations to our barristers and clerks for receiving such fantastic feedback. Radcliffe Chambers was described as a ‘popular choice for significant litigation surrounding trusts, wills and […]
Jamie Cockfield and Louis Grandjouan accept tenancy with Radcliffe Chambers!
We are delighted to announce that our two current pupils have been offered tenancy with us and have accepted. On 1 October 2022 Jamie Cockfield and Louis Grandjouan, will join us as members. Before coming to the Bar, Jamie worked at an energy analytics consultancy founded by Oxford University professors and economists. He received an […]
Kelmanson v Gallagher & De Weyer [2022] EWHC 395 (Ch)
On 1 March 2022, Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Curl KC handed down judgment on Kelmanson v Gallagher & De Weyer [2022] EWHC 395 (Ch), a claim brought by the liquidator of De Weyer Ltd for preferences under s.239 Insolvency Act 1986 and misfeasance under s.212 Insolvency Act and s.172 Companies Act 2006. Andrew […]
Dawson & Ors v Dawson & Ors [2022] EWHC 341 (Ch)
On 18 February 2022, Deputy Master Rhys handed down judgment in Dawson & Ors v Dawson & Ors [2022] EWHC 341 (Ch), a claim to prove a lost will in solemn form, and a counterclaim in proprietary estoppel. The Claimants were the wife and son of the Deceased and the named executors, and the Defendants […]
De La Rue plc & Ors v (1) De La Rue Pension Trustee Ltd, (2) Mark Crickett [2022] EWHC 48 (Ch)
On 14 January 2022 Mr Justice Trower handed down judgment in De La Rue plc & Ors v (1) De La Rue Pension Trustee Ltd and (2) Mark Crickett [2022] EWHC 48 (Ch), a claim concerning the construction of a rule in the De La Rue Pension Scheme providing for the revaluation of deferred pensions. […]
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 13
On 13 January 2022 the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal of 12 Local Authorities against the decision of Nicklin J in [2021] EWHC 1201 (QB). Caroline Bolton and Natalie Pratt acted for 8 of the successful Appellant Local Authorities (the ‘C8 Group’). In a judgment given by the Master of Rolls, Sir Geoffrey […]
Two new silk appointments for Radcliffe Chambers
Matthew Weaver and Mark Fell appointed as Queen’s Counsel We are delighted to announce that Matthew Weaver and Mark Fell are to be appointed as Queen’s Counsel. Chief Executive Fiona Fitzgerald says: “We are so pleased that Matthew and Mark will both be taking silk. Our clients tell us that they would like to work […]
Our Christmas opening hours
Radcliffe Chambers’ Christmas opening hours in 2021 will be: 24 December: 09:00 – 13:00, 29 and 30 December: 09:00 – 17:00, 31 December: 09:00 – 15:00. Thank you very much for your support during 2021. We wish you a very happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2022!
Chen v Chung (Re Li Shu Chung and Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006) [2021] EWHC 3346 (Ch)
On Friday 10 December 2021, Mr Justice Leech handed down judgment in Chen v Chung (Re Li Shu Chung and Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006) [2021] EWHC 3346 (Ch), recognising a Hong Kong bankruptcy under the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006. James Morgan KC and Katie Longstaff acted for the successful trustees in bankruptcy who managed to […]