Chancery: Traditional

Richard Dew is a notable junior with a comprehensive traditional chancery practice that includes high-value probate and trusts matters. He is primarily instructed in contentious matters.

"He's very sensible and really gives good practical advice."

"He is incredibly efficient and is always on the ball."

"He is hugely experienced and able to get to the nub of issues. He identifies the likely points of contention and expertly analyses how to deal with them."

Simon Taube KC is a respected silk who is regularly sought after for the most complex trust disputes, both domestically and overseas, within a wider practice that covers all areas of traditional chancery. He is frequently trusted with the most high-value work.

"Very nice and a pleasure to work with, he's a pragmatic barrister who inspires confidence. Clients like him."

"He's well respected and excellent on strategy."

"Simon is a pleasure to work with as he's solution-focused and pragmatic."

Georgia Bedworth is a highly respected junior whose practice is primarily focused on trusts and estates matters. She is often instructed in both contentious and non-contentious matters, and is a particularly fine choice of counsel for matters with a substantial real property aspect.

"She has encyclopaedic knowledge and thinks at the speed of light."

"She has an exceptional eye for detail and is also very user-friendly, both with instructing solicitors and with clients. Her knowledge of wills and probate chancery matters is second to none."

"She has a brain the size of a planet and is very good at picking up obscure points that can turn a case around. Her memory is fantastic and she displays good attention to detail."

Susannah Meadway is a well-known senior junior who is recognised for her exceptional expertise when handling non-contentious, technical trust questions. She has a well-respected general traditional chancery practice.

"Susannah is solutions-focused, technically brilliant and an excellent communicator, who adds value. She can be relied upon to deliver within the timeframes agreed."

"Susannah is very user-friendly, technically able and someone who offers excellent client service and turnaround times."

"She is a go-to for complex trusts advice and variation work. Her advice is prompt and you feel confident that she will find a solution. She is approachable, responsive and excellent value for money."

James MacDougald is a rising star in the traditional chancery market, who is regularly instructed in trusts, wills, probate and Inheritance Act claims. He has a growing offshore and cross-border practice.

"Quick to respond and unfailingly helpful, he has in-depth knowledge of private client work and is a pleasure to work with. He impresses clients with his manner and knowledge."

"James is a really safe and trusted pair of hands, who is incredibly user-friendly. He's unflappable and deals with our matters in a very timely fashion."

"James is technically excellent and his advocacy is very good."

Robert Arnfield is a noted junior with a wide-ranging traditional chancery practice, encompassing everything from contentious wills and trusts to inheritance claims and estates work.

"Robert is great to deal with as he's so friendly and approachable. He has good ideas and displays flexibility of thought. As a result, he always inspires confidence in his advice."

"Robert is pleasant to deal with and very efficient, and his bills are fair. The advice he provides is always clear, well laid out and accessible to the client. His service is second to none."

James Poole is a rising star who often handles disputes that fuse probate, trusts and property law.

"James is incredibly good with clients, and gives very clear and straightforward advice. He is incredibly easy to work with."

"James know his stuff and has a great manner. His calmness puts clients at ease, takes a lot of the stress away from them and gives them confidence."

Philip Jenkins is an experienced traditional chancery practitioner who is often instructed to advise on wills, trusts and estates matters. He is regularly trusted with high-value and high-profile cases.

"Philip is an empathetic adviser, who is unafraid to be robust in negotiation and in his advice."

"He's very knowledgeable and gets to grips with facts very quickly."

"Philip is super-intelligent and able to assist with all manner of issues. He is excellent at managing clients and their expectations."