Valuation And Rating

Leading Silks

Richard Glover KC – Francis Taylor Building ‘Encyclopaedic knowledge of compensation and rating law, and tribunal procedure and tactics. Particular specialism in rating methodologies.'

Dan Kolinsky KC – Landmark Chambers 'Dan is the go-to silk for rating law. He is an outstanding advocate who immediately inspires confidence with his encyclopedic knowledge of rating law. His written and oral communication is exceptionally clear, and he translates complex issues so they are accessible to all. He is also extremely down-to-earth and popular with clients.'

David Forsdick KC – Landmark Chambers 'David has strong interpersonal skills and explains complex legal matters to the clients. He can dissect complex legal issues and identify key points, and present them concisely.'

Richard Honey KC – Francis Taylor Building ‘Richard has exceptional attention to detail and is an eminent thought leader in CPO and compensation. He is hugely knowledgeable, and he will leave no stone unturned to get the best result for clients.'

Jonathan Karas KC – Falcon Chambers ‘Jonathan is exceptionally clever, and advises with a devilish vim in person. He engages his instructing solicitors and clients on the most technical matters.'

Tim Morshead KC – Landmark Chambers

Mark Sefton KC – Falcon Chambers

Jenny Wigley KC – Landmark Chambers ‘Very good knowledge of rating law and good at consulting with clients. Her advocacy is very effective.’

Leading Juniors

Hugh Flanagan – Francis Taylor Building ‘Really excellent. A super advocate and cross-examiner, really bright and drafts amazingly. First rate and a favourite with clients.'

Cain Ormondroyd – Francis Taylor Building

Luke Wilcox – Landmark Chambers 'Luke is very knowledgeable on ratings law and has been involved in many of the top cases in the area. He can therefore draw on his extensive knowledge and experience when advising clients, and his judgement is generally sound. He is very client-friendly with his oral advice.'

Matthew Donmall -1 Crown Office Row 'Matt appears regularly in cases concerning repair and refurbishment. He is a consistently strong advocate. '

Nick Grant – Landmark Chambers

Simon Hill – 33 Bedford Row – ‘Simon has a breadth of knowledge in what is a highly specialist practice area, which ensures cases can be referred to him with confidence. This is reflected in his written and oral advocacy, both being comprehensive.'

Jacqueline Lean – Landmark Chambers

George Mackenzie - Francis Taylor Building 'George provides very pragmatic advice to clients who are new to the process, and understands the need to maintain negotiating position and relationship with other side whilst making key points clear at the inquiry.

Horatio Waller – Francis Taylor Building

Rising Stars

Katherine Traynor – Landmark Chambers ‘Kate has great drafting skills, good communication skills and the ability to dissect complex legal issues.’

Jonathan Welch – Francis Taylor Building

Valuation and rating in London Bar

Tier 1 sets

Francis Taylor Building

Appearing before the courts at all levels as well as in specialist tribunals, members of Francis Taylor Building’s team act on behalf of local authorities, government departments and private entities. Richard Glover KC has significant expertise across a range of issues in this area, notably, council tax, compulsory purchase and compensation, and is acting for the claimant in Accor Economy Hotels v HS2, a claim relating to the valuation of the Ibis hotel at Euston, which was acquired for HS2 - the case pitches him against Richard Honey KC for HS2. Hugh Flanagan will appear before the Court of Appeal in Network Rail Infrastructure Limited v Karl List, a case concerning the non-domestic rating of advertisements in Network Rail stations.

Les références

‘One of the most helpful and responsive clerk teams in London. You can always get hold of them, they are always keen to help.’

‘FTB is a market leader in the compulsory purchase and statutory compensation field. A large number of barristers at all levels with a very good understanding of this area of law.’

‘FTB are an incredibly strong set, across the whole range of seniority and experience in the area.’

Principaux dossiers

Landmark Chambers

Landmark Chambers includes members who for businesses and valuation officers in CPO and business rates disputes. Dan Kolinsky KC stands out for his long-standing expertise in this sector, having appeared before the Supreme Court numerous times - he led Katherine Traynor in City of London v Principled Offsite Logistics Limited, a test case addressing whether the Supreme Court’s decision in Rossendale v Hurstwood impacts on the intermittent occupations to mitigate unoccupied rates liability; David Forsdick KC was on the other side of the case, representing the City of London Corporation. Jenny Wigley KC is noted for her expertise in non-domestic rating and the council tax matters. Luke Wilcox acts unled in Blackrock v Hitchings, a case concerning the rating treatment of warehouses undergoing refurbishment schemes between tenants.

Les références

‘The clerks’ room provides a great service, they are very responsive, helpful and efficient.’

‘Fast and responsive service from the Clerk’s office. Very helpful.’

‘Excellent chambers, clerks easy to deal with.’

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