Clive Moys Featured in Atkin’s Court Forms 2026
Council Tax raised circa £50.9 billion (net of discounts and reduction schemes) in the financial year 2025-26 according to the OBR. It impacts the poorest in our society – e.g. working-age council tax reductions schemes and the richest e.g. Council Tax Second Homes Premiums. With the “Mansion Tax” looming in 2028. As each year passes, […]
Jigsaw Unpacked IRRV Article
In The Mayor and Commonality and Citizens of the City of London v. Robinson Webster (Holdings) Limited [2026] EWHC 151 (Admin) the Divisional Court held that the tenant of commercial premises, having entered a company voluntary arrangement with its landlord, returned the keys and ceased to occupy and trade from those premises, remained liable for […]
Junior Programme: Real Estate
Join us for our Junior Programme: Real Estate 2026 presented by Natalie Pratt, Amber Turner and Olivia Wilson on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 11:00-12:00. Forfeiture: the requirements, risks and rewards Forfeiture can be a useful and highly effective tool for freeholders. It can also be a concerning prospect for leaseholders. Join Natalie, Amber and Olivia as they explore the law of forfeiture, as well as strategic considerations for practitioners acting for both freeholders and […]
McGowan v Potter [2026] EWHC 595 (Ch)
A decision of the High Court that was handed down on 16 March 2026 has resolved an uncertainty regarding the extent of the County Court’s jurisdiction to make orders for sale in enforcement of charging orders. The judgment determines that such orders may be made where the amount owing does not exceed the limit of […]
High Court Grants Year‑Long Injunction to Protect Chobham Common from Unauthorised Encampments
The High Court has granted a one year injunction against Persons Unknown to restrain unauthorised encampments and fly-tipping on Chobham Common. In granting the injunction, the Court recognised the important ecological significance and recreational value of the Common, and its need for protection against the harms associated with those activities. Unlike many other so-called ’Traveller injunctions’, […]
William Moffett has been appointed King’s Counsel
We are delighted to announce that William Moffett has been appointed King’s Counsel. William is a highly regarded barrister who is recognised for his expertise in wills, trusts, real estate and charity disputes. He is frequently instructed in High Court litigation and on appeals, often in critical, high-value cases. He is recommended by Chambers UK […]
Wolverhampton Traveller injunctions – where are we now?
Natalie Pratt recently featured in the Local Government Lawyer for her article ‘Wolverhampton Traveller injunctions – where are we now?’ In this piece, Natalie explores the developments in the law following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v London Gypsies and Travellers & Ors, and highlights key considerations for local authorities […]
Jessie Barnett-Cox (Pupil)
Jessie has worked on complex commercial and international disputes since 2020, having spent five years as an Associate in Skadden’s top-tier International Litigation and Arbitration team before moving to the Bar. Jessie is currently supervised by Daniel Burton, having previously sat with Andrew Brown.
William Fitzalan Howard (Pupil)
Prior to coming to the Bar, William was a senior equity research analyst at an investment bank. He ran a team specialising in the valuation of transport and infrastructure assets. William completed the GDL and an LLM at City Law School, achieving a distinction in both qualifications and winning a prize for his dissertation on […]
GGF Fund Ltd v Anglian Windows Ltd & E Realisations 2020 Ltd [2025] EWHC 2397 (Ch)
The High Court has given directions as to the distribution of a surplus of approximately £4 million following the closure of the Glass and Glazing Federation’s Deposit Indemnity Fund (“the Fund”). The Court had to consider the construction of the Fund’s rules and their application in the context of various issues, including whether members who […]
