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    Chambers UK Bar Awards

    We are delighted to announce that 3 Wilberforce silks have been shortlisted this year in the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2016: Ian Croxford QC  (Professional Negligence) Joanna Smith QC (Chancery) Joanne Wicks QC (Real Estate) Wilberforce has also been shortlisted for Chancery Set... Read more

    Wednesday 21 September 2016

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    Where different legal systems collide: the decision in Labrouche v Frey & Ors

    By Michael Furness KC
    Sunday 18 September 2016

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    RICS BVI CPD Event

    The Surveyor’s role: Court Arbitration and Expert Determination Thursday 29 September 2016 ( 1 CPD) 12.45pm – 1.45pm (followed by refreshments) Location: BCQS Head Office, Abbott Building, Main Street, Tortola Download a copy of the flyer here Martin Hutchings QC and Tom... Read more

    Friday 16 September 2016

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    Ingenious v HMRC

    Ingenious Film Partners 2 LLP and others v HMRC [2016] UKFTT 521 (TC)  Jonathan Davey QC has won a major victory for HMRC in a high profile and high value tax case. In the appeal of the long running Ingenious... Read more

    Friday 9 September 2016

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    Wilberforce Miami Seminar 2016

    Litigating International Family Disputes – Attacking and Defending Offshore Family Wealth-Holding Structures Date: Wednesday 28 September 2016 (1.0 CPD) Time: 4.30pm – 6.15pm followed by a drinks reception Location: 1 SE 3rd Avenue, 10th Floor, Miami, FL 33131 We will be holding... Read more

    Thursday 1 September 2016

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    Wilberforce Nevis Seminar

    On Friday 30 September we will be hosting a lunchtime seminar followed by buffet lunch at The Four Seasons Resort in Nevis. To register yourself for this seminar or for further information please email seminars@wilberforce.co.uk    

    Wednesday 24 August 2016

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    RICS Cayman CPD Event

    The Surveyor’s role: Court Arbitration and Expert Determination Monday 26 September 2016 ( 1 CPD) 4.15pm – 5.15pm (followed by refreshments) Location: The Brasserie (Conference Facilities), 171 Elgin Avenue, Cricket Square, George Town, Grand Cayman   Download a copy of the flyer here... Read more

    Wednesday 17 August 2016

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    Wilberforce BVI Conference

    Thursday 29 September 2016, Peter Island Resort, BVI Start: 5.00pm Members of Wilberforce Chambers are delighted to invite you to our afternoon conference on Thursday 29 September. The conference will include short-talks and workshops which will present opportunities for questions and general discussion. Following... Read more

    Wednesday 17 August 2016

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    Wilberforce Cayman Conference

    Tuesday 27 September 2016 The Ritz Carlton, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman Start: 4.15pm Members of Wilberforce Chambers are delighted to invite you to our afternoon conference on Tuesday 27 September. The conference will include short-talks and workshops which will present opportunities... Read more

    Wednesday 17 August 2016

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    Icebreaker – Acornwood LLP and others v HMRC

    Acornwood LLP and others v HMRC [2016] UKUT 0361 (TCC) Jonathan Davey QC has won a major victory for HMRC in a high profile tax case. In the appeal of the long running Icebreaker litigation the Upper Tribunal (Mr Justice... Read more

    Friday 5 August 2016

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    Lexa Hilliard QC shortlisted for ‘Insolvency Barrister of the Year’ at the Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency Awards 2016

    Lexa Hilliard QC has been shortlisted for ‘Insolvency Barrister of the Year’ at the TRI Awards 2016.  Formerly known as the Insolvency & Rescue (I&R) Awards, the renamed Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency Awards (TRI) continue to champion experts undertaking outstanding work in corporate... Read more

    Thursday 28 July 2016

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    Wilberforce praised as “A Real Top Ranking Set” in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2016

    We are delighted to have sixteen independently recognised leading experts in the key areas of the HNW Guide 2016. Ranked in the top tier for Traditional Chancery as well as being ranked in Private Client Tax and having Gilead Cooper QC listed as a leading expert in Art... Read more

    Thursday 21 July 2016

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