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Private Wealth: Trusts - UK
What the Team is Known For
New Square Chambers has a deep bench with wide-ranging experience in matters relating to trusts, including the construction and rectification of documents, the taxation of trusts and the intersection between trusts, insolvency, company law and civil fraud. A source notes that the team's "well-rounded expertise... differentiates them from other similar chambers." Engagement with high-profile cases such as that concerning the liquidation of a major Isle of Man trust and corporate services provider, involving over 1,000 trusts and complex issues of trust, insolvency and asset recovery law, is indicative of the set's substantial knowledge.
Michelle Greene is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Michelle Greene is a star of the future. She is very forward thinking and that bodes well for her chambers.
There's an excellent clerking team there. They're very responsive and helpful.
The clerks are very helpful and responsive.
Notable practitioners
Aidan Briggs is a specialist in trusts, estates and property disputes who has been engaged in matters that span multiple jurisdictions. He also sits as a Deputy District Judge in civil matters.
A silk in the making, he's an excellent advocate, who is good with clients. He has an excellent bedside manner.
Aidan Briggs is a rising star. He's a bright and extremely hardworking barrister, who has excellent client and solicitor handling skills.
Alexander Learmonth KC is recognised as a major presence at the Bar for his experience in trusts and succession matters. His practice encompasses significant offshore work and he often acts for trustees, beneficiaries and charities in high-value disputes.
Alexander is a first-class advocate, who's really good at taking calculated risks and not overcautious. He's very charming, highly astute and just a breath of fresh air.
Alexander is a smooth advocate, who has done some major trusts cases.
Lynton Tucker is lauded for his extensive experience and knowledge of trusts law on both a domestic and offshore basis. He is also one of the editors of the textbook 'Lewin on Trusts'. Market observers recognise his in-depth expertise in key overseas jurisdictions, including the Channel Islands, the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong.
A phenomenally good trust lawyer, who is just incredibly bright.
Mark Hubbard is frequently instructed in complex and high value trusts disputes, many of which are offshore or involve multiple jurisdictions. He is adept at advisory as well as litigation work. His clients include professional trustees as well as individuals and families.
Mark Hubbard is the best value for money at the Chancery Bar. He has the quality and academic knowledge of a silk but at a lesser cost.
Mark is very user-friendly, always available and never difficult to work with. He will speak on the phone at awkward times if need be, and he really gives his time to tricky trusts cases.
Mark is an excellent barrister. He is very strong technically and very clever.
Nicholas Le Poidevin KC is a much-trusted silk known for his expertise in Channel Islands matters. His trusts work is a strong element of his wider traditional chancery practice, and he is frequently instructed in both contentious and non-contentious work.
Nick is extremely easy to deal with and turns around cogent, strong advice in a short time.
Nicholas is a go-to for technical offshore matters. He knows how the courts operate, knows the judges and anticipates matters well. For knotty arguments, he is the go-to.
Nicholas's knowledge is insane. He is really commercial and there's no one else you'd want to go to.
Nicholas is really informed, academically excellent and someone who understands trusts. He is very collaborative and communicative as well.