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Chancery - Western (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Guildhall Chambers is well respected for its command of both traditional chancery and commercial chancery matters, including contentious probate, wills and trust issues, Inheritance Act claims, shareholder disputes and insolvency matters. Its commercial expertise spans company, banking and finance litigation. Recent work highlights include Friends of Becky Addy Wood v Bradford-on-Avon Town Council, a High Court trust dispute drawing on Pallant v Morgan principles. A source states: "As a set, they are brilliant, approachable, friendly, efficient, and have depth in counsel to suit claims varying in complexity."

Stephen Arnold is the senior practice manager.

Strengths

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Guildhall Chambers has an excellent and commercial clerking team.

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The clerks at Guildhall Chambers are responsive and knowledgeable.

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An excellent, friendly and fast service is provided by the clerks at Guildhall Chambers.

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Guildhall Chambers has very helpful clerks.

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The clerks are responsive and communicate well. They are a pleasure to deal with.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hugh Sims
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Band 1

Hugh Sims KC is a highly respected silk with a broad chancery practice covering company disputes, real property and partnership matters. He has a particularly strong reputation for commercial work and regularly acts in insolvency, banking and finance, and civil fraud cases.

Hugh Sims has a keen eye for the right argument and is very commercial.

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Jay Jagasia
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Band 2

Jay Jagasia leads the property and estates team at the set and has a broad practice including chancery and commercial matters.

Jay Jagasia gives straightforward advice on complex matters.

Jay Jagasia puts his points really well and thinks through issues very carefully.

Jay Jagasia covers the technical aspects but also provides a practical solution.

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Michael Selway
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Band 2

Michael Selway handles cases encompassing traditional chancery matters such as wills and trust issues, as well as dealing in matters related to real property disputes and commercial cases. He also takes on matters before the Court of Protection.

Michael Selway questions all aspects and thinks outside the box where matters are complex. Michael is calm and measured in his advocacy but strong and clear in putting across his arguments.

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Oliver Mitchell
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Band 3

Oliver Mitchell is very well versed in chancery cases with particularly in-depth knowledge of trusts and probate matters. He also regularly appears in court of protection cases.

Oliver Mitchell is thorough and pragmatic, and whilst assessing complex legal points, Oliver couches the advice in a language that clients find accessible.

Oliver Mitchell grasps complex issues quickly and offers sensible and commercial advice.

Oliver Mitchell's attention to detail is excellent.

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James Fuller
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James Fuller
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Up and Coming

James Fuller often appears in the High Court, Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), County Court and First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). He has particular expertise in real property and agriculture.

James Fuller is approachable, helpful and delivers the results.

Whilst advising on complex matters, James Fuller is considerate to the client and their position, provides understandable advice and a practical way forward.

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Chancery
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Hugh Sims KC
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Western (Bar)

Chancery
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Jay Jagasia
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Michael Selway
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Band 2
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Oliver Mitchell
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Band 3
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James Fuller
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James Fuller
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