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Arbitration of Trust Disputes

Published August 2016 (Estimated) Issues in National and International Law In recent years, numerous jurisdictions have seen a significant shift in thinking about whether and to what extent matters involving the inner workings of a trust – so-called ‘internal’ trust... Read more

Tuesday 26 April 2016

Publications

Arbitration of Trust Disputes

Thomas Lowe KC
September 2016

News

NEW Property Update

Property Update (Issue 2) – click here to view This second issue looks at key legal developments, including important cases involving members of chambers, which the Wilberforce Property Team believes will be of interest to the property litigation community. We hope that... Read more

Thursday 21 April 2016

Publications

The Law of Rights of Light

March 2016

News

Rules of the DIFC Courts 2016 – Book Launch & Breakfast

Date: Sunday 15 May 2016 Time: 7.45am – 9.30am Location: The Ritz Carlton, DIFC, – The Centre Cut Restaurant and Terrace, DUBAI Please join us on Sunday 15 May, for the launch of the ‘Wilberforce Chamber’s Rules of the DIFC Courts... Read more

Wednesday 20 April 2016

News

Property Litigation: The Ultimate Goal

Wednesday 25 May 2016 (4.0 CPD) 2.00pm followed by drinks reception & bbq £125 + VAT The British Library, 96 Euston Rd London NW1 2DB Property litigation is all about getting the results our clients want. This half-day conference will concentrate... Read more

Thursday 14 April 2016

News

(Legal Week) Trust & Estates Litigation Forum 2016

Gilead Cooper QC and Jonathan Hilliard QC will both be speaking at Legal Week – Trust & Estates Litigation Forum 2016 Jonathan will be presenting an Early Bird session on Friday (day 2): 08.30am Early bird session: Trustee blessing proceedings that... Read more

Friday 4 March 2016

News

Labrouche v Frey & Ors: Where different legal systems collide

Date: Tuesday 8 March 2016 (1.0 CPD) Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm Location: Rocket Holborn, 36 – 38 Kingsway, London WC2B 6EY On 18 February 2016, Asplin J delivered judgment following the trial of a long-running claim for breach of trust,... Read more

Friday 4 March 2016

News

NEW TENANT: Jamie Holmes

Wilberforce is delighted to announce that Jamie Holmes has joined Chambers as a tenant following a successful period of training and evaluation during his third-six pupillage. Jamie will practise in our core specialist areas.  

Wednesday 2 March 2016

News

First-tier Tax Tribunal rules on inheritance tax gift with reservation provisions

The Estate of Lady Hood v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs (First-tier Tax Tribunal) [TC/2014/04688] Jonathan Davey has acted successfully for the Respondents in an important inheritance tax dispute which came before the First-tier Tax Tribunal in January 2016.... Read more

Thursday 11 February 2016

News

Commercial Litigation Conference

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION CONFERENCE Fraud, following the money, and where it’s going to take you Date: Wednesday 2 March 2016 (3.5 CPD) Time: 2.30pm – 6.30pm (followed by drinks party at Sky Bar) Registration and  lunch from 1.45pm Location: The Grange... Read more

Friday 5 February 2016

Recent Cases

(1) Antonio Caliendo (2) Barnaby Holdings LLC v Mishcon de Reya [2016] EWHC 150 (Ch)

Chancery Division

Ian Croxford KC | Clare Stanley KC | Jonathan Chew | Alan Gourgey KC
Friday 5 February 2016