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Leaving a trust in limbo: Can a sole trustee resign?
In Dawson-Damer v Grampian Trust Company the Privy Council reviews the law on settlor intentions and rejects a claim to set aside a trustee decision based on a Pitt v Holt/Hastings-Bass inadequate deliberation challenge.
By Simon Atkinson
Tuesday 30 September 2025
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Recent Cases
Judgment in Almacantar Centre Point Nominee No.1 Ltd & Anr v De Valk & Ors
Property
Martin Hutchings KC | Harriet Holmes
Friday 26 September 2025
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Wilberforce awarded at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards for Marketing Team of the Year
Wilberforce Chambers is pleased to have picked up the award for Marketing Team of the Year at last night’s Legal 500 UK Bar Awards! This award highlights the combined efforts of our members, Practice Management Team and Marketing Team in... Read more
Thursday 25 September 2025
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Recent Cases
Judgment handed down in UBS AG v Kei and ors
Property, Commercial disputes
Alice Hawker
Monday 15 September 2025
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Dawson-Damer v Grampian Trust Company: Another challenge to trustee distribution decision in a family trust
In Dawson-Damer v Grampian Trust Company the Privy Council reviews the law on settlor intentions and rejects a claim to set aside a trustee decision based on a Pitt v Holt/Hastings-Bass inadequate deliberation challenge.
By David Pollard
Monday 1 September 2025
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Wilberforce shortlisted in five categories at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025
We are delighted to announce that Wilberforce has been shortlisted in five categories at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025.
Friday 29 August 2025
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Harriet Holmes appointed to the London B Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown
We are delighted to announce that Harriet Holmes has been appointed to the London B Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. The appointment is for a period of five years commencing 1st September 2025 and expiring on 31st August... Read more
Wednesday 27 August 2025
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Recent Cases
Judgment handed down in Glint Pay Ltd & Ors v Jason Baker & Geoffrey Rowley
Insolvency
Lexa Hilliard KC | Jack Watson
Monday 18 August 2025
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Recent Cases
Danapak Flexibles Retirement Benefits Scheme & Contribution Notices
Pensions
Thomas Robinson KC | Jennifer Seaman
Thursday 21 August 2025
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Dinsdale v Fowell features in the national press
Trusts, probate and estates: non-contentious
Jonathan Davey KC | Elizabeth Houghton
Tuesday 12 August 2025
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Leading Junior Philippe Kuhn joins Wilberforce
Wilberforce Chambers is delighted to announce that Philippe Kuhn has joined Chambers from 11th August 2025. Philippe is ranked in Legal 500 as a Leading Junior and acts regularly in international commercial disputes in the Commercial Court and Chancery Division in London,... Read more
Monday 11 August 2025
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Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025
We are delighted to announce that Wilberforce Chambers has continued its success in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025. We are ranked as a top-tier set in High Net Worth Chancery: Traditional, with 22 barristers individually ranked across three... Read more
Wednesday 30 July 2025
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