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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Landmark Chambers is a highly regarded set for rating and valuation matters. Praised by sources as "the strongest set for all non-domestic rating questions," the chambers fields "a wealth of experience across the board from the junior to the KC level." Members frequently act for ratepayers and the Valuation Office Agency, including appearing in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. A recent example of the high-level work the set handles is City of London v Principled Offside Logistics Limited, a High Court test case focused on whether established rates mitigation remains effective.

Richard Bolton is the senior practice manager.

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Strengths

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  • Mark Ball, practice manager, is the consummate clerk. He is approachable, dependable and someone who does all he can to assist.

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  • The clerking team is excellent and very easy to work with. The clerks are always clear with the budgets.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Kolinsky
    Daniel Kolinsky

    Daniel Kolinsky

    Daniel Kolinsky KC is a highly acclaimed rating specialist who regularly represents valuation agents and private companies in high-profile disputes. He is also an honorary member of the Rating Surveyors' Association.

    • Daniel Kolinsky is a go-to source of advice on non-domestic rating matters.

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    • Daniel is a brilliant advocate who is a pleasure to work with. He is very clever and clients really like him.

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    • Dan is our go-to for ratings matters. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and is extremely commercial in his advice. He is also very client-friendly.

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  • Luke Wilcox
    Luke Wilcox

    Luke Wilcox

    Luke Wilcox is a rating law specialist who regularly advises on valuation issues in CPO compensation cases and rent reviews. He is frequently sought out to act for large companies on complex issues and is an honorary member of the Rating Surveyors' Association.

    • Luke Wilcox is a go-to junior for all types of advice in respect of non-domestic rating matters.

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    • Luke's knowledge of business rates is in-depth, and he is able to present arguments clearly and persuasively in court.

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    • Luke is all over the detail and his approach to explaining the law to clients is exactly on point. He's clear and concise but has a real eye on the client's commercial objectives.

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  • David Forsdick
    David Forsdick

    David Forsdick

    David Forsdick KC is a highly rated public law practitioner who is often instructed in contentious rating and valuation issues. He frequently acts for local authorities, among other clients.

    • David Forsdick has excellent advocacy skills.

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    • David Forsdick has been in the vanguard for rates avoidance strategies. He is a favourite of local authorities.

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  • Jenny Wigley
    Jenny Wigley

    Jenny Wigley

    Jenny Wigley KC is a strong advocate who is highly praised for her expertise in rating disputes. She is experienced in high-profile appeals working for the Valuation Office Agency and private companies, and regularly appears before tribunals.

    • Jenny's advocacy was spot-on. She had a knack for cutting through detail and expressing things to the tribunal.

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    • Jenny was good with the clients and really knew her subject. She was excellent on her feet.

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    • Jenny is very knowledgeable on all non-domestic rating matters including questions around liability.

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  • Timothy Morshead
    Timothy Morshead

    Timothy Morshead

    Timothy Morshead KC is an esteemed practitioner highly praised for his expertise in contentious rating matters. He frequently represents clients before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

    • Timothy Morshead KC has a formidable intellect, which he applies to all questions on non-domestic rating matters.

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    • Tim is a very good advocate.

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    • Tim Morshead has a very good practice. He is a very good choice for property-type cases.

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  • Galina Ward
    Galina Ward

    Galina Ward

    Galina Ward KC is noted for her public law expertise and recognised for advising the Valuation Office on significant litigation. She often appears before the Upper Tribunal and has experience acting in the Supreme Court.

    • She has a very good presence with even the most demanding clients.

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    • Galina is an effective, hard-working specialist and all-round team player.

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    • Galina Ward is an excellent practitioner. She is really clever and respected by everyone operating in the sphere.

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  • George Mackenzie
    George Mackenzie

    George Mackenzie

    George Mackenzie operates a busy practice in planning and land valuation, and he demonstrates a notable focus on rating disputes, frequently appearing in the Lands Tribunal, the VTE and the High Court. He is especially well versed in CPO cases involving complex compensation aspects.

    • George Mackenzie was able to get up to speed quickly and adapted his advocacy style to reflect the client's desired approach.

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