Christopher McNall

Practice Areas

Dr Christopher McNall is a Business & Property specialist practising in the following areas:

Agriculture and Agricultural Land-

Frequently instructed in agricultural disputes of all kinds, both before the Courts, the Agricultural Lands Tribunal, and in arbitrations. These include disputes about tenancies under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and the dissolution of farming partnerships.

Tax-

Christopher has advised and represented taxpayers and HMRC before the First-Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) and the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber).

As a part-time Judge of the Tax Chamber, he has a good understanding of HMRC decision-making and procedures, and how to best prepare for, and present, an appeal before the Tribunal. Christopher has dealt with disputes in relation to all taxes, including income tax, corporation tax, inheritance tax, VAT, as well as excise duties and assessments.

Wills and Contentious Probate-

Christopher will advise and act, both for beneficiaries and executors, in claims across the whole range of disputed wills and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975.

Chancery-

Christopher advises and acts in the range of matters which belong in the Business and Property Court, the Property Chamber, and the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal, and especially disputes involving land registration, the enforcement, discharge and modification of restrictive covenants, rights of way and boundaries, tenancies, mortgages, professional negligence, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duties.

Mediation-

Christopher accepts instructions to act as a mediator. He is an accredited mediator (CEDR). He has considerable experience of representing clients in mediations.