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Bar Council of Ireland and Professional Conduct Tribunal sued over handling of complaint

  Barrister, Maura King, has opposed an application for orders striking out her case against the Bar Council and the Barristers Professional Conduct Tribunal over the handling of a complaint of misconduct against her, which was dismissed.  Ms King is represented... Read more

Tuesday 11 October 2016

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Evaluating the effect of restraint orders on bankruptcy

In light of the ruling in Re Whyte, Brittain and another v Whyte and another, Marcia Shekerdemian QC, barrister at Wilberforce Chambers, who acted for the applicants, discusses the main legal issues and arguments before the court, and what trustees... Read more

Friday 30 September 2016

Articles

Evaluating the effect of restraint orders on bankruptcy (Re Whyte, Brittain and another v Whyte and another)

By Marcia Shekerdemian KC
Friday 30 September 2016

News

Zoë Barton joins Wilberforce

We are delighted to welcome Zoë Barton to Wilberforce Chambers. Her high quality practice in the fields of real property and landlord and tenant will support our ability to serve our clients’ needs in this important area of our practice.

Thursday 29 September 2016

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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

Articles

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