Jamie Cockfield
His recent cases include: Otitoju v Onwordi [2023] EWHC 2665 (Ch): Jamie acted for the Claimant in the case of Otitoju v Onwordi, in the High Court before (HHJ) Paul Matthews. The case an application for an injunction and order pursuant to s.116 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 involving a burial dispute over which […]
Dawson & Ors v Dawson & Ors [2022] EWHC 341 (Ch)
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On 18 February 2022, Deputy Master Rhys handed down judgment in Dawson & Ors v Dawson & Ors [2022] EWHC 341 (Ch), a claim to prove a lost will in solemn form, and a counterclaim in proprietary estoppel. The Claimants were the wife and son of the Deceased and the named executors, and the Defendants […]
Personal representatives: avoiding claims and meeting beneficiaries’ demands
A private client webinar hosted by William Moffett and Matthew Mills. Matt discusses the types of claim which may be brought against personal representatives and how personal representatives can minimise the risk of being sued. Please find the slides attached, here. William then considers the extent to which personal representatives should accede to, or may […]
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 […]
The Executor of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh v HM Attorney-General For England and Wales [2021] EWHC 77 (Fam)
Christopher Buckley appears in The Executor of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh v HM Attorney-General For England and Wales [2021] EWHC 77 (Fam). Following a private hearing in July 2021 the President of the Family Division has ordered that the will of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh be sealed up and […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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.
I(PFD)A 1975 Act cases and CFA success fees – Article by Kate Selway KC
The Court of Appeal will shortly give judgment in a case involving one of our members, Sophia Rogers; a much anticipated decision on the interaction between CFA success fees and awards for reasonable provision under the 1975 Act. This will be an important decision for all those who practise in this area of law. To […]
