1st Dec 2023
In the latest issue of Trusts & Trustees, Georgia Bedworth and James Kirby discuss the courts’ approach to the application of the open justice principle in trusts and capacity proceedings. The article traces the evolution of the case law and procedural rules both in England and Wales and in offshore jurisdictions. It also takes stock […]
29th Nov 2023
Paul Stafford recently gave a lecture on ‘Minerals and Manorial Law’ to the Minerals team at Knights. Having published broadly in this area, Paul is happy to give talks at conferences and training days on all aspects of manorial law and related topics of minerals and commons. This subject may be of particular interest to […]
28th Nov 2023
The Royal Court of Jersey relied on an opinion written by James Poole in the recent case of Representation of IQ EQ (NTC Trustees) Jersey Ltd [2023] JRC 192, which concerned an application for rectification of a deed of appointment and retirement governed by English law. The judgment may be read here.
23rd Nov 2023
Adam Stewart-Wallace and Tom James will present a series of MBL webinars to give new and existing practitioners an overview of the following areas of law. On 29 November 2023, Adam Stewart-Wallace and Tom James are presenting a 90-minute webinar on ‘Undue Influence & Fraudulent Calumny Claims – Key Challenges & How to Overcome Them’. […]
Ten Old Square will hold a live webinar with Q&A featuring James Egan and Elizabeth Atkinson. One Step Forward? A summary of the changes under the new STEP Standard Provisions (3rd Ed), and a discussion of Eccleston v Lambert and the practical implications that case may have upon persons continuing to occupy the Deceased’s property […]
7th Nov 2023
Francis was called to the Bar in 1965 and took Silk in 2006. Originally practising from 8 Stone Buildings (where latterly he was joint Head of Chambers) he was one of the principal architects of the merger with Ten Old Square in 1996, and was Head of Chambers from 2013 until his retirement from the […]
19th Oct 2023
Ten Old Square is “universally acknowledged as one of the finest, full-service Chancery sets” and “now the foremost set for Partnership/LLP disputes and advice.” Chambers is delighted to have been ranked as a top set across Chancery matters in the Chambers and Partners 2024 UK Bar directory. We have retained our Band 1 ranking for […]