Howard Smith
His contentious commercial work involves contractual disputes, banking, insurance, third party costs and insolvency. His non-contentious commercial work includes drafting commercial contracts, security documents and overage agreements. He is the Consulting Editor of the “Deeds and other Instruments” volume of “Halsbury’s Laws” (2019). Howard also specialises in private client work, including Court of Protection, probate […]
Jaffer v Jaffer [2024] EWHC 135 (Ch)
Robert Pearce KC and Matthew Mills, instructed by Alistair Robertson and Darryn Hale of DAC Beachcroft LLP, have successfully defended substantial charity proceedings in Jaffer v Jaffer [2024] EWHC 135 (Ch). The Claimant had alleged that the 2020 election for President of the World Federation of the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities was invalid, and […]
How to prepare for court? hosted by Kate Selway KC and Carla Hough of IDR Law – webinar and podcast
In this webinar Kate Selway KC and Carla Hough of IDR Law present on ‘What is needed in the court room?’. The presentation slides are available to download, here. The recording of this webinar is available on the Radcliffe Chambers YouTube Channel and Podcast below, Please subscribe to be notified of new releases. If you […]
Junior Programme: Charities ‘Problematic purposes and tricky trustees’ – Thursday 25 May 2023
Join us for Junior Programme: Charities ‘Problematic purposes and tricky trustees’ presented by Matthew Mills and Louis Grandjouan on Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. During the webinar, Matt will explain what schemes are, when charity trustees might need one, and how they can get one. Louis will then look at what […]
What is needed in the court room? hosted by Thomas Dumont KC and Eleanor Stenson of IDR Law – webinar and podcast
In this webinar Thomas Dumont KC and Eleanor Stenson of IDR Law present on ‘What is needed in the court room?’. Please find the presentation slides here. The recording of this webinar is available on the Radcliffe Chambers YouTube Channel and Podcast below, Please subscribe to be notified of new releases. If you did not receive […]
Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd v Attorney General [2023] EWCA Civ 1332
The Court of Appeal has now conclusively determined that the National Fund (a charitable fund of approximately £550m) should be applied in reduction of the National Debt, confirming the judgment given by Mr Justice Zacaroli in [2022] EWHC 102 (Ch). The Trustee’s appeal, which was brought with the authority of the Court, raised significant questions […]
William Moffett
Nathan Wells
Joshua Winfield
Radcliffe Chambers ranked as a leading set in Chambers UK Bar 2024
We are delighted to be recognised as a leading set by Chambers UK Bar 2024, achieving 72 individual barrister rankings, which includes 2 star individuals, 21 new and improved, and 1 up and coming. Radcliffe Chambers has been recognised for its expertise in 14 practice areas (listed below), which includes a tier 1 ranking for […]
