Chambers Rankings 2027
The new Chambers rankings are out, and we are pleased with another great set of results. Our members have achieved 85 individual rankings across 15 practice areas, including 14 increased rankings and 13 new rankings. We are also delighted that Chambers has received a new Band 1 ranking in Trusts. We are pleased to announce […]
Ocorian Private Trustees (Jersey) Ltd v McGeoch [2026] EWHC 1575 (Ch)
Nathan Wells, instructed by Peter Bourke and Georgina Salt of Wilsons Solicitors LLP, acted for the successful Appellant in Ocorian Private Trustees (Jersey) Ltd v McGeoch, an appeal to the High Court from the Circuit Judge. The Appellant is a Jersey Trust Company who sought possession of trust property (a farm in Hampshire) from the […]
James Fagan joins the Law Library in Dublin
We are pleased to announce that, with effect from today, 5 October 2026, James Fagan joins the Law Library in Dublin, Ireland alongside his established practice in England and Wales. James will continue to be based at Radcliffe Chambers in London, with his English and Welsh practice remaining his primary focus. James practises in insolvency, […]
Thomas King (Pupil)
Prior to coming to the Bar, Thomas practised as an Associate in Slaughter and May’s Disputes and Investigations group where he played a key role in high-value international arbitrations and complex litigation. Thomas completed a secondment at Vodafone Group, where he negotiated commercial contracts with large external suppliers and managed client relationships. He also undertook […]
Richard Calver (Pupil)
Prior to coming to the Bar, Richard taught Classics and Mathematics as an Assistant Housemaster at Bryanston School and as a Resident Tutor at Haileybury School. Richard was also an Advice Line Volunteer and SEND Tribunal Support Service Volunteer for the Independent Provider of Special Educational Advice (IPSEA), providing legal advice to parents seeking special […]
Matthew Mills
We are delighted to welcome Matthew Mills back to Chambers today following his paternity leave. Matthew Mills specialises in private client, charity, property and insolvency cases. He advises and represents individuals, companies, charities and government departments (as a member of the Attorney General’s C Panel) in contentious and non-contentious matters. Matthew is ranked as a […]
Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Chancery Set of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026. The awards are based on Chambers and Partners independent research and recognise outstanding achievements across the UK Bar. We are very pleased to see the work of our members and team recognised […]
Private Client Conference 2026
Our Private Client Conference 2026 is taking place on Tuesday, 13 October, from 12:00, at The View. This annual event brings together leading barristers and expert practitioners to explore some of the most important developments in private client law. A welcome lunch will be served from 12:00, with the conference starting from 13:00 followed by […]
James Anson-Holland’s Article Published in Trusts & Trustees.
James Anson-Holland’s latest article, “Hold me tender, hold me true: removing all trustees without replacement”, has recently been published in Trusts & Trustees. The article addresses the question of what a court should do if the sole trustee or only trustees want to retire but no replacement can be found. It focuses on the decision […]
Natural Justice and Statutory Will Applications: Fairweather v AG [2026] EWCOP
Justin Holmes appeared for the Official Solicitor in Fairweather v AG [2026] EWCOP 24, which clarifies the law which governs when the Court of Protection may properly dispense with service or notification in a statutory will case on a person who is thought to pose a threat to P or her family. Find the full […]
