Morton v Morton [2023] EWCA Civ 700
On Tuesday 20 June the Court of Appeal handed down (a remarkably swift) judgment in the case of Morton v Morton [2023] EWCA Civ 700, which involves a family farming partnership and estoppel. Thomas Dumont KC and Jonathan Edwards, instructed by Paul Barrow of Quinn Barrow Solicitors, represented the successful appellants. The proceedings at first […]
James Main v SpaDental (1400999/2019)
Jamie Cockfield, instructed by Trowers & Hamlins LLP, was successful for the Trustee in Bankruptcy in the case of James Main v SpaDental Limited in the Bristol Employment Tribunal (Case Number: 1400999/2019). The Claimant, Mr Main, issued proceedings in March 2019 in which he claimed holiday pay pursuant to the Employment Rights Act 1996 and Regulation […]
James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch)
Matthew Mills, instructed by Birkett Long LLP, appeared for the successful Third Defendant in James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch). The decision is the leading authority on when a probate claim will be barred by delay. At paragraph [197], HHJ Matthews summarised the key legal principles as follows: Where a person having a right […]
Beddoes and Blessings: Back to Basics – webinar and podcast
In this Junior Programme: Private Client seminar Daniel Thorpe and Emma Loizou presented on Beddoe and Public Trustee v Cooper [2001] and discussed the risks of a breach of duty and when a trustee should and should not apply to court in connection with an actual or proposed course of action. Please find the presentation slides, here. Junior […]
Watts v Watts [2023] EWHC 679 (Ch)
In a case that has attracted much media attention, last week Master Clark handed down judgment in a case concerning an allegedly forged will. The Claimant, Carlton Watts, had brought proceedings against his mother, Jobyna Watts, for allegedly forging her late husband’s will (“the Will”). Mr Watts alleged Ms Watts had used the will of […]
Radcliffe Chambers Private Client Team will be attending ConTrA
Radcliffe Chambers’ private client team will be attending the ConTrA Trusts in Litigation Conference in Venice between 22-24 March 2023! Members attending include: Thomas Dumont KC William Moffett Marcus Flavin Oliver Hilton Josh Lewison Wendy Mathers Daniel Burton Henry Day Jonathan Edwards Emma Loizou Poppy Rimington-Pounder Daniel Thorpe Piers Digby If you are attending […]
Caroline Bolton and Natalie Pratt appear in the Supreme Court in the appeal of Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v London Gypsies and Travellers & Ors
On Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 February, Caroline Bolton and Natalie Pratt will be appearing in the Supreme Court for the Third to Tenth Respondent local authorities in the appeal of Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v London Gypsies and Travellers & Ors (that being the appeal from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham & […]
Robert Lee
Robert has worked on cases across the range of traditional and commercial Chancery work including wills and probate, trusts, insolvency, property, landlord and tenant, commercial, charities and professional negligence. During pupillage, Robert has been supervised by Kate Rogers, Daniel Burton, Adam Deacock, and Clive Moys. Before starting pupillage at Radcliffe, Robert worked as a Legislation […]
Amber Turner
Amber has experience acting as sole counsel in the County and High Courts and First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), as well as appearing as junior counsel in the Court of Appeal and in the Commercial Court. Amber is continuing to build a mixed Chancery practice combining commercial, insolvency, private client and property work. Before starting pupillage […]
Matthew Tonnard
Prior to joining the Bar, Matthew worked for a city firm specialising in construction and commercial disputes. Through this role he gained experience of high-value adjudications and High Court applications, as well as advising on the construction and breach of contracts. For the legal year 2016/17, Matthew was the Judicial Assistant to the Rt. Hon […]
