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    Jurisdiction of FTT: Penalty notice review

    Ram Lakshman has written an article in which he considers a recent First Trier Tribunal decision providing guidance on its jurisdiction to review penalty notices issued by tPR. The article was first posted on Paul Newman KC‘s website pensionsbarrister.com. Read the... Read more

    By Ram Lakshman
    Thursday 1 May 2025

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    New silk: Thomas Robinson KC

    Wilberforce Chambers is delighted to announce that Thomas Robinson has been appointed King’s Counsel at today’s ceremony at Westminster Hall. Thomas Robinson KC, has a strong commercial / chancery practice with particular emphasis on pensions, insolvency and corporate matters, including... Read more

    Monday 24 March 2025

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    Recent Cases

    Upper Tribunal decision on home loan inheritance tax double trust scheme

    Tax

    Jonathan Davey KC
    Tuesday 18 February 2025

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    Paul Newman KC appointed to the Main Committee of the Association of Pension Lawyers

    Paul Newman KC has been invited to become a member of the Main Committee of the Association of Pension Lawyers. Paul looks forward to working with the rest of the Committee and serving the Association.

    Thursday 30 January 2025

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    Thomas Robinson to be appointed King’s Counsel

    Wilberforce Chambers is delighted to announce that Thomas Robinson is to be appointed King’s Counsel. Tom, called to the bar in 2003, has a stellar commercial chancery practice with particular emphasis on pensions, insolvency and corporate matters including directors’ duties... Read more

    Friday 24 January 2025

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    Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2025: Wilberforce Shortlisted

    Citywealth Magic Circle Awards have revealed their 2025 shortlist and we are delighted to announce that Wilberforce has been shortlisted for Chambers of the Year and Jonathan Davey KC shortlisted as Barrister of the Year. In order to vote and/or... Read more

    Friday 17 January 2025

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    Can the Pensions Ombudsman rectify documents?

    Michael Ashdown has written an article in which he considers the recent Supreme Court case of National Union of Rail &c v Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive and looks at the implications for an understanding of the powers of... Read more

    By Michael Ashdown
    Friday 10 January 2025

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    Pensions pots – an asset beyond the reach of creditors?

    Thomas Robinson has written an article in which he looks at an important new Court of Appeal case which has struck down the practice of requiring OPS members to draw down their lump sums to make them available to judgment... Read more

    By Thomas Robinson KC
    Friday 13 December 2024

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    Jonathan Davey KC wins Tax Silk of the Year at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024

    Wilberforce Chambers is delighted to announce that Jonathan Davey KC was awarded Tax Silk of the Year at the 2024 Chambers UK Bar Awards. A huge thank you to all our clients for your ongoing support of Wilberforce Chambers. Congratulations... Read more

    Thursday 14 November 2024

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    Back Britain – but at what cost?

    Ram Lakshman has written an article in which he considers whether the Chancellor’s proposals to encourage (or mandate) British pension schemes to invest in British businesses are consistent with the traditional fiduciary duties of pension trustees. The article was first... Read more

    By Ram Lakshman
    Thursday 24 October 2024

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    Wilberforce shortlisted in three categories at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024

    We are delighted to announce that Wilberforce has been shortlisted in three different categories at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024. Real Estate Set of the Year Chancery Silk of the Year – Brian Green KC Tax Silk of the... Read more

    Friday 23 August 2024

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    Recent Cases

    Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Virgin Media v NTL Pension Trustees II and others

    Pensions

    Jennifer Seaman
    Thursday 25 July 2024

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