Expertise: Private Client

Video: Clitheroe v Bond [2021] EWHC 1102 (Ch) case law update with Kate Selway KC and Edward Hicks

In this case law update video, Kate Selway KC is in conversation with Edward Hicks, who acted as junior counsel for the successful respondent before Mrs Justice Falk in Clitheroe v Bond [2021] EWHC 1102 (Ch), on appeal from the decision of Deputy Master Linwood at trial pronouncing against two wills of the deceased for […]

Wills and tax planning – Paper by Charles Holbech

This paper by Charles Holbech provides a detailed guide in relation to wills and tax planning with examples and some precedents. Guidance is given in respect of nil rate band trusts, business and agricultural property, will trusts, charitable gifts, the residential nil rate band and deeds of variation. The paper is designed to serve as […]

Clitheroe v Bond [2021] EWHC 1102 (Ch)

On 4 May 2021, Mrs Justice Falk gave judgment on the claimants’ appeal against the decision of Deputy Master Linwood in Clitheroe v Bond [2020] EWHC 1185 (Ch), in which he pronounced against two wills of the deceased on the basis of lack of testamentary capacity, amongst other things on the basis that the test […]

Daniel Thorpe

Daniel has worked for a commercial litigation boutique and has also spent time on secondment at a leading offshore law firm. As a result, he readily appreciates the needs of his clients and prides himself on his user-friendly attitude and ability to work collaboratively with his solicitors and other barristers, as required. His multidisciplinary approach […]

Piers Digby

Piers has previously taken secondments at both the Financial Conduct Authority and a leading UK bank, and has a thorough understanding of regulatory issues relating to banking and consumer credit more widely. He knows how to work with solicitors and clients under challenging conditions, combining legal ability beyond his call with an approachable manner. Prior […]

Video: Witness Statements – The New Rules

Witness Statements – The New Rules is hosted by Shantanu Majumdar KC, Dov Ohrenstein and Lauren Kreamer. From 6th April 2021 new rules will apply to most trial witness statements in the Business & Property Courts. This webinar focuses on the practical consequences for litigators: How to ensure statements comply with the new requirements; the […]

Appeal in Re Brunt (Deceased)

Sophia Rogers acted for the successful appellants in Re Brunt (deceased), an appeal concerning duplicate wills which did not emerge until over 10 years after the deceased’s death. The respondent is seeking to propound the wills as the valid wills of the deceased. The appellants allege that the wills are forged and/or not duly executed […]

Video: How to wipe the slate clean: a DIY instructional video

No need to cry over spilt milk when you have handymen Tom Dumont KC and Piers Feltham’s step-by-step guide to correcting trustees’ mistakes, taking you through the history and development of the court’s jurisdiction, recent case law, criteria to be satisfied and pitfalls to be avoided. Please email events@radcliffechambers.com if you have any questions or […]

Video: Junior Programme: Private Client – Contentious Probate Litigation

In this webinar Jonathan Edwards discuss commonly experienced procedural problems in probate litigation, including the caveat and citation procedures, ensuring that the relevant parties are bound by the decision, and putting a settlement agreement into effect. Sophia Rogers explores the issues of undue influence and fraudulent calumny in probate claims, including a summary review of […]

Relief from the forfeiture rule: Amos v Mancini [2020] EWHC 1063 (Ch) and Challen v Challen [2020] EWHC 1330 (Ch)

In this article Emma Loizou considers two cases decided this year which concern the forfeiture rule and the circumstances in which the court may grant relief Read the full article here.