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    Real property, real impact: throwing off mediaeval chains or heresy?

    Article by Harriet Holmes, published 28th September 2026 This article was originally published by Estates Gazette here. Manchester Airport v Dutton [1999] EWCA Civ 844; [1999] 1 EGLR 147 may have been decided shortly before the turn of the century, but in... Read more

    By Harriet Holmes
    Monday 26 October 2026

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    Foreign judgments and issue estoppel: orthodoxy reasserted

    In the latest edition of our commercial litigation insights series, Andreas Giannakopoulos examines the Court of Appeal's recent decision in Aviator LLC v Spribe OÜ [2026] EWCA Civ 1224, considering whether the preclusive effect of a foreign judgment on a claim made in subsequent English proceedings is governed by English law or the law applicable to the underlying claim.

    By Andreas Giannakopoulos
    Wednesday 28 October 2026

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    Clare Stanley KC featured in Chambers & Partners Stars at the Bar 2027

    Clare Stanley KC has been named as one of Chambers’ Stars at the Bar, an accolade given to just 16 top barristers who are recognised for their excellence across a range of practice areas. Clare is ranked by Chambers &... Read more

    Tuesday 27 October 2026

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    A fiduciary’s duty to disclose: a shield, not a sword?

    In this article in our commercial litigation insights series, Alice Hawker examines the Court of Appeal's recent decision in G.I. Globinvestment Ltd v XY ERS UK Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 1248, considering whether a fiduciary's duty to disclose is a shield (against claims alleging breach of the ’no conflict’ or ’no profit’ rules) or a sword (to be used as a freestanding claim).

    By Alice Hawker
    Monday 19 October 2026

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    Nelson, what does your right eye see? When does wilful ignorance amount to dishonesty

    In this article in our commercial litigation insights series, Ernest Leung analyses the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Grosvenor Property Developers Limited v Portner Law Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 1238, which provides important guidance on the test for dishonesty in civil fraud claims and the circumstances in which "Nelsonian" or blind-eye knowledge can be imputed to a party.

    By Ernest Leung
    Tuesday 13 October 2026

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    Recent Cases

    Judgment of the ECSC Court of Appeal delivered in JSC BTA Bank v Mamesh and others

    Civil fraud and asset recovery, Commercial disputes, International / offshore

    Thomas Grant KC
    Friday 9 October 2026

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    Permission to proceed? Derivative claim denied

    Company law, Commercial disputes, Joint venture and partnership disputes, Trusts, probate and estates: contentious

    Nikki Singla KC | Caspar Bartscherer
    Tuesday 6 October 2026

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    Bertie Broomfield and Satyam Verma join Wilberforce Chambers as tenants

    Wilberforce Chambers is pleased to announce that Bertie Broomfield and Satyam Verma have joined Chambers as tenants from today, following the successful completion of their pupillages. Their practices will cover all areas of Chambers’ core specialisms, including commercial dispute resolution,... Read more

    Friday 2 October 2026

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    Real property, real impact: the ground (f) questions left by Franses

    Article by Benjamin Faulkner and Francesca Mitchell, published 28th September 2026 This article was originally published by Estates Gazette here. It used to be said that ground (f) cases under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 were a landlord’s to lose.... Read more

    By Benjamin Faulkner | Francesca Mitchell
    Monday 28 September 2026

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    Wilberforce Chambers welcomes four new pupils

    We are delighted to welcome our four new pupils, Lucy Banks, Jack Olsburgh, Georgia Paturu and Benedict Springbett, to Chambers. Over the next 12 months, they will undertake pupillage under the supervision of our barristers and gain broad experience across... Read more

    Monday 28 September 2026

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    Wilberforce wins in three categories at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards

    We are delighted to have been recognised at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026, taking home three awards, including the prestigious Chancery Set of the Year award. Congratulations also to our individual award winners: Media and Arts Silk of the... Read more

    Wednesday 23 September 2026

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    Recent Cases

    High Court dismisses appeal against non-party costs order based on personal and family interests in litigation

    Property

    Joanne Wicks KC
    Monday 7 September 2026

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