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Two distinguished academics join Wilberforce as Associate Members
Wilberforce Chambers is pleased to announce that Professor Lionel Smith and Professor Ben McFarlane have joined Chambers as Associate Members.
Professor Lionel Smith is the Professor of Comparative Law at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Brasenose College. He was previously the Downing Professor of the Laws of England at the University of Cambridge.
Professor Ben McFarlane is the Professor of English Law at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St John’s College.
Brian Green KC commented: “Lionel Smith and Ben McFarlane are distinguished academics, with exceptional credentials as teachers and writers in the fields of equity, land law, restitution and trusts. Their expertise is central to the practice areas of Chambers and supports our commitment to excellence in the services we provide to our clients. I am delighted to welcome Lionel and Ben as Associate Members of Wilberforce.”
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