Favourite Cases: Lyon v Home 1868 L R 6 Eq 655 – Josh Lewison
In this episode of favourite cases, Josh Lewison shares a story of undue influence from beyond the grave. Recorded July 2021. Favourite Cases is a Radcliffe Chambers project for August 2021, which takes a look at interesting and important chancery and commercial decisions. Find out more about how Radcliffe Chambers can support you with Private […]
Professional Negligence in the Will Drafting Process
In this professional negligence and private client webinar, ‘Professional Negligence in the Will Drafting Process’ Katherine McQuail and Marcus Flavin discuss the will preparation and drafting process from beginning to end, with a view to (i) avoiding errors that may lead to professional negligence claims and (ii) assisting to identify when and why a disappointed […]
Court of Appeal refuse permission to appeal in Clitheroe v Bond [2021] EWHC 1102 (Ch) and [2022] EWHC 2203 (Ch)
On 6 October 2022 the Court of Appeal refused permission to appeal the decisions of Mrs Justice Falk in Clitheroe v Bond [2021] EWHC 1102 (Ch) and [2022] EWHC 2203 (Ch) in which she upheld the trial court’s findings that Jean Clitheroe’s 2010 and 2013 wills were invalid by reason of insane delusions. The Court […]
Radcliffe Chambers Private Client Conference – 16 May 2019
Join Radcliffe Chambers Private Client for a half day conference examining trends in the private wealth sector through panel discussions and specialist breakout sessions. 13:30-14:00 – Registration 14:00-14:15 – Chair’s opening remarks Kate Selway, Radcliffe Chambers 14:15-15:00 – The future of anonymity in private client cases Robert Pearce KC, Radcliffe Chambers; Melanie Riley, Bell Yard; […]
‘A good account’ and ‘an update on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975’ – Junior Programme: Private Client
In this Junior Programme: Private Client webinar Jonathan Edwards presented an update on Inheritance Act claims covering principles and recent cases. Matthew Mills discussed the duty on trustees and personal representatives to account to the beneficiaries and he covers when the duty to account applies, what an account should contain, and how to litigate over […]
Junior Programme: Litigation – 26th September 2019
Our Junior Programme event taking place on Thursday 26th September 2019 will focus on litigation. Our Speakers are: Nicholas Macklam – Alternative Dispute Resolution Matthew Mills – Oh give it up! Disclosure in 2019 Timings 17:30 – Registration and networking 18:00 – Presentation and questions 19:00 – Drinks and further networking 20:30 – Close Junior Programme […]
Junior Programme: Private Client – 28th November 2019
Our Junior Programme event taking place on Thursday 28th November 2019 will focus on private client. Junior Programme events are aimed at recently qualified lawyers. Each event is structured around an hour long seminar covering topical issues such as recent case law, with drinks and networking both before and after. Events open at 5.30pm, with the […]
Radcliffe Chambers wins Chambers of the Year!
We are delighted to have won the ‘Chambers of the Year’ gold award at the CityWealth Magic Circle Awards last night! For over 18 years the Magic Circle awards have showcased leading professional firms and recognised achievements in the private client sector. We’d like to thank our clients for their continued support over the years, […]
What will probate litigation look like in the post-pandemic world? – Article by Katherine McQuail
Katherine McQuail was invited by Today’s Wills & Probate to look at post-pandemic probate litigation – what shape will this take and how professionals can adapt the advice they give to their HNW clients. This was a key topic at the Chambers’ Private Client conference in June 2021. Please read the piece in full here.
Hirachand v Hirachand [2021] EWCA Civ 1498
Sophia Rogers acted for the successful respondent in Hirachand v Hirachand [2021] EWCA Civ 1498, a landmark Court of Appeal decision regarding CFA funding in claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. The judgment confirms that the court may, in its discretion, make provision for a party’s CFA success fees as […]
