Junior Programme: Private Client
Join us for Junior Programme: Private Client, presented by Rachel Lane and James Anson-Holland, on Wednesday, 13 May in the Court Room at Holborn Venues from 17:00. Bless Once, Bound Forever? Blessing applications and the extent of “immunity” for trustees and other officeholders Rachel and James will introduce the concept of blessing applications before engaging in a […]
Kate Selway KC to speak at ACTAPS Regional Event in Exeter
We are pleased to share that Kate Selway KC will be speaking at the upcoming ACTAPS Regional Event Exeter 2026 on 26 March 2026. The event will take place at Michelmores Exeter Office from 16:00 to 19:00 and will bring together leading practitioners for an afternoon of discussion and networking. Kate will be speaking as […]
McGowan v Potter [2026] EWHC 595 (Ch)
A decision of the High Court that was handed down on 16 March 2026 has resolved an uncertainty regarding the extent of the County Court’s jurisdiction to make orders for sale in enforcement of charging orders. The judgment determines that such orders may be made where the amount owing does not exceed the limit of […]
Dhan Kumar Limbu and others v. Dyson Technology Ltd. and others
Piers Feltham appeared for the claimants in proceedings brought against Dyson entities arising out of alleged forced labour and abusive working conditions at factories in Malaysia operated by a third-party supplier. The claimants, migrant workers from Nepal and Bangladesh, advanced claims in negligence, false imprisonment and unjust enrichment. They alleged that they had been trafficked […]
High Court Case of Harris v Quantick [2026] EWHC 137 (Ch)
Sophia Rogers successfully acted for the claimants in the High Court case of Harris v Quantick [2026] EWHC 137 (Ch) concerning the costs of a s.50 AJA 1985 removal claim. The decision was handed down last week following a day hearing on the contested costs of the claimants’ application for their own removal. A professional […]
William Moffett has been appointed King’s Counsel
We are delighted to announce that William Moffett has been appointed King’s Counsel. William is a highly regarded barrister who is recognised for his expertise in wills, trusts, real estate and charity disputes. He is frequently instructed in High Court litigation and on appeals, often in critical, high-value cases. He is recommended by Chambers UK […]
Dorant v Dorant [2025] EWHC 3360 (Ch)
Daniel Burton, instructed by Polly Stephenson of Ashtons Legal LLP, represented the successful First Defendant, in a contested kin inquiry. The Court was asked to determine the individuals who were entitled to share in an intestate estate of c.£2.75m in circumstances where the deceased died unmarried, without issue and his parents having predeceased him. The […]
Private Client Conference 2025 – 14th October 2025
Our Private Client Conference 2025, is taking place on Tuesday, 14 October, at One Moorgate Place. This annual event brings together leading barristers and expert practitioners to explore the most important developments in private client law. Don’t miss this conference for insightful analysis, practical guidance, and valuable opportunities for discussion. A buffet lunch will be […]
Jessie Barnett-Cox (Pupil)
Jessie has worked on complex commercial and international disputes since 2020, having spent five years as an Associate in Skadden’s top-tier International Litigation and Arbitration team before moving to the Bar. Jessie is currently supervised by Daniel Burton, having previously sat with Andrew Brown.
William Fitzalan Howard (Pupil)
Prior to coming to the Bar, William was a senior equity research analyst at an investment bank. He ran a team specialising in the valuation of transport and infrastructure assets. William completed the GDL and an LLM at City Law School, achieving a distinction in both qualifications and winning a prize for his dissertation on […]
