Assisted suicide: compromising forfeiture applications
Can beneficiaries disapply the forfeiture rule by agreement? In Re Peace (2025, unreported), the court held that where all adult beneficiaries are competent and together entitled to the entire estate, they may direct the personal representatives to administer it without regard to the forfeiture rule. Justin Holmes of Radcliffe Chambers, instructed by Jan Atkinson at […]
Private Client Conference 2025 – 14th October 2025
Mark your diaries for Our Private Client Conference 2025, taking place on Tuesday, 14th 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 […]
The Statutory Inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation
Matthew Mills has recently published an article in Private Client Business on the statutory inquiry into the Captain Tom Foundation. This article draws on the existing commentary in the national media and professional charity press and seeks to present a balanced analysis of the Charity Commission’s report. Read the full article here.
Top Cases of 2024 hosted by Piers Digby and Olivia Wilson
In this Junior Programme: Tops Cases of 2024, Piers Digby and Olivia Wilson recap some of the top Insolvency and Private Client cases over the last year and provide their insight on why these cases are so significant and highlight cases to watch out for in 2025. The presentation slides are available to download, here. […]
Hirachand v Hirachand [2024] UKSC 43
The Supreme Court has handed down judgment today in Hirachand v Hirachand, a landmark decision concerning the recoverability of CFA success fees as part of awards under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Radcliffe Chambers barrister Sophia Rogers acted for the claimant successfully as sole counsel at trial, and together with Constance […]
Radcliffe Chambers win ‘Chancery Set of the Year’ at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that we have won the ‘Chancery: Set of the Year’ award at the Chambers UK Bar awards 2024! This recognition reflects on the hard work, dedication and expertise of our Private Client team as they continue to deliver outstanding legal services. We’d like to thank our clients for their continued support […]
The effect of a local authority reorganisation order on a charity
Matthew Mills has recently published an article in Private Client Business on the effect of a local authority reorganisation order on a charity. Approximately 10% of all local authorities act as a trustee of at least one charity. Every year, many such local authorities are created, merged, expanded, or abolished. In this article, Matthew explains […]
Rachel Lane (Pupil)
She has been supervised by Martin Ouwehand and Josh Lewison. Her current supervisor is Dawn McCambley. Prior to starting pupillage at Radcliffe Chambers, Rachel worked as the sole fee earner in the Private Client department of a regional law firm. She specialised in wills, estates and inheritance tax matters. Rachel studied Law at the University […]
Zara Yusuf (Pupil)
Zara has been supervised by Wendy Mathers, Chloe Shuffrey and Catherine Doran. Her current supervisor is Oliver Hilton. Before starting pupillage, Zara worked as a Private Client Tax Advisor at Ernst & Young (International Tax) and Blick Rothenberg. Her work covered all areas of the UK taxation of individuals, often with a cross-border aspect. Zara […]
Samuel Lane (Pupil)
He has been supervised by Joshua Winfield and Zachary Kell, and his current supervisor is Kate Rogers. Prior to coming to the Bar, Sam studied and taught History at the University of Oxford. He received a first-class undergraduate degree; a master’s degree with Distinction, gaining the top mark in his year; and a doctorate, specialising […]
