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Private Wealth, Probate And Tax

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St John’s Chambers
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Guildhall Chambers

Leading Silks

Alex Troup KC – St John’s Chambers ‘Alex is a brilliant barrister. He is a superb strategist and advocate and is extremely clever. Alex is fantastic with clients and also keeps to agreed deadlines. He is a true star.’

Leading Juniors

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Amy Berry – New Square Chambers ‘Amy is practical and commercial whilst being sensitive and sympathetic to clients going through a difficult time.’
Carol Davies – College Chambers 'Carol is clear and concise in her written work in a way that lay clients can understand. She is extremely detailed and meticulous and her legal knowledge is second to none. Carol is a fierce but calm advocate and has a excellent manner.'
John Dickinson – St John’s Chambers ‘John is very experienced and has a very good intellect whilst also being down to earth. He puts clients at their ease and explains things to them very well. His drafting work is always very clear and of a high standard. John is also approachable and user friendly.’
Natasha Dzameh – St John’s Chambers 'Natasha is a phenomenal talent. She is clear, concise, and tenacious, both in her written advice and in her advocacy. Her submissions are incredibly compelling and insightful; she is able to make a genuine, positive difference in a every case.'
Christopher Jones – St John’s Chambers ‘Chris is very good with clients but his real strength is apparent when he is on his feet outclassing his opponent in an impressive, whilst still respectful manner. He is clearly intelligent but unlike many barristers, this intellect is not at the expense of his manner which remains friendly and approachable - both with solicitors and clients.'
Andrew Willetts – KBG Chambers ‘Andrew has an unrivaled depth of technical knowledge combined with common sense and a pragmatic approach to any given case.'
Oliver Wooding – St John’s Chambers ‘Oliver is strong on his feet, presents confidently and concisely and is persuasive in his manner. He is also very personable and manages difficult clients well, striking a balance between the essential empathy required with individuals, and the commerciality and focus of a barrister.'
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Tahina Akther – TSA Chambers
Michael Clarke – St John’s Chambers 'Michael is very knowledgeable, and has the important skill of being able to find solutions to difficult matters. He is approachable and down to earth and has great client skills. His calm and collected approach is best seen in mediation where he is focused on settlement and actively looks to avoid raising tensions. In court his advocacy is cool claim and focused.'
Adam Boyle – St John’s Chambers ‘Adam provides very clear advice to clients in writing and in conference. He thinks issues through clearly and with a clarity that clients can understand. Adam is able to establish a rapport quickly with solicitors and is easy to work with.’
Charlie Newington-Bridges – St John’s Chambers
Cheryl Jones – 3PB 'Cheryl stands out for her strong legal knowledge, analytical thinking, problem solving and ability to actively listen to clients. She has excellent advocacy skills and is composed, resilient and quick on her feet.'  
Joss Knight – St John’s Chambers ‘Joss is very strong technically and has very sound judgement.  He is also a very good advocate.'
Oliver Mitchell – Guildhall Chambers ‘Oliver provides detailed advice and is personable with clients. He is a confident advocate and quick on his feet.’
Michael Selway – Guildhall Chambers ‘Michael provides very in-depth advice, is personable with clients, and builds good working relationships.’  
Daniel Soar – St John’s Chambers 'Daniel is approachable, friendly and empathetic which is important in relation to contentious probate matters where matters can involve family relationships and sensitive issues. He is knowledgeable and technically very good.'

Rising Stars

Kayleigh Bloomfield – St John’s Chambers ‘Kayleigh is logical, thorough and practical. She provides clear advice and opinions. She is helpful and approachable and makes a special effort to achieve a good result for her client. Kayleigh’s negotiating skills are exceptional.’
Nicholas Evans – Guildhall Chambers ‘Nicholas is extremely thorough and willing to consider complex, niche points.'

Private wealth, probate and tax in Regional Bar

St John's Chambers


St John’s Chambers is the ‘go-to set in the South West for chancery work’ with barristers at various levels of seniority covering the full spectrum of private wealth and probate work. Christopher Jones’ broad practice covers contested will claims, disputes over the administration of trust funds, and proprietary estoppel claims involving large farms, among other areas. Alex Troup KC appeared in the landmark Court of Appeal case Winter v Winter, concerning a proprietary estoppel claim brought by two sons against their late father’s estate - the sons asserted that they had relied on to their detriment a promise of a one-third share in the Somerset strawberry farm that they had worked on for much of their lives; ultimately the court held that detriment may be established without proof of financial loss or lost career opportunities and that the sons had a right to their promised shares. Joss Knight recently successfully acted for the claimant in a high-profile probate claim Oliver v Oliver, in which the High Court considered how diminished executive functioning can affect testamentary capacity, among other issues. At the junior end, Kayleigh Bloomfield is building a strong contentious probate practice.

Les références

‘Clerks Paul Bennett and Paul Nuttall respond promptly and helpfully and provide accurate timescales for completion of work.’

‘Paul Bennett delivers exceptional service. He is responsive and you can trust that he will always gets back to you in a timely manner. Paul is an extension of the legal team and keeps everything moving forward.’

‘The clerks are always personable and are there to help as much as they can. Simon Lyons is particularly efficient and a pleasure to speak to on the phone.’

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Guildhall Chambers


Guildhall Chambers remains ‘a fantastic set of chambers’ for private wealth and probate work. Michael Selway’s varied practice covers trusts disputes and will validity challenges, among other areas. He recently appeared in the landmark Court of Appeal case Winter v Winter, concerning a proprietary estoppel claim brought by two sons against their late father’s estate asserting that they had relied on to their detriment a promise of a one-third share in the Somerset strawberry farm that they had worked on for much of their lives. Oliver Mitchell has broad experience spanning will validity challenges, Inheritance Act claims, and disputes between estates and third parties.

Les références

‘Steve Arnold and Joe Stayte in particular are excellent. They go the extra mile to help out.’

‘Stephen Arnold is excellent.’

‘The clerks provide an exceptional service. They have great knowledge of each counsel, and are responsive, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. They are always willing to assist, ensuring that clients are regularly updated and often go above and beyond.’

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