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Provided by Clifford Darton KC

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Clifford Darton took silk in 2019 following his success in the “exceptional” (Lord Sumption) Supreme Court Appeal that was MWB Business Exchange Centres Ltd v Rock Advertising Ltd [2019] AC 119. Prior to this he had been recommended in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500 for many years, previous editions having described him as a “razor-sharp intellect”, “a force to be reckoned with” and “one of those rare advocates who is as strong on his feet as in drafting advice and pleadings”.

Clifford specialises in commercial/chancery work including property cases and traditional chancery/probate matters. He is also well known for his expertise in relation to the water industry and Environmental Law including its criminal provisions.

In more recent years Clifford’s practice has expanded to include professional negligence claims against both lawyers and construction professionals often arising out of the development of land.

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association

Property Bar Association

Work Highlights

Re Kingsley [2020] EWCA Civ 297 – orders for sale under TOLATA and allowing a party to purchase at a court-assessed price.

UKLA v Secretary of State for Education [2020] EWCA Civ 370 – non-oral modification clause and estoppel – raising new points on appeal

Kahrmann v Harrison Morgan [2019] EWCA Civ 2094 – constructive trusts and section 2 of the Law of Property (Misc. Provisions) Act 1989.

Dooley v Norris [2019] EWHC 1131 – £6 million minority shareholder action.

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