JUNIOR PROFILE

Gavin McLeod

UK Bar 2026

St Philips Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Chancery

Midlands (Bar)

4 years ranked

Real Estate Litigation

Midlands (Bar)

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Gavin is an established junior who specialises in traditional Chancery proceedings, being typically as respects trusts, contentious probate and inheritance disputes, as well as TOLATA, easement, covenant and other real property claims. Beyond this, he undertakes contract, commercial and tort cases raising various issues. He is also instructed in matters concerning professional negligence, including allegations against solicitors undertaking real estate and private client work. Notable and reported cases include Parker v Parker-Bowyer [2024] WTLR 1509 (successful appearance at trial of much publicised constructive trust claim between father and son), Colbourne v Cooke [2023] WTLR 43 (extension of time for Inheritance Act proceedings), Fairpark v Heals [2022] 1 WLR 3931 (stays of proceedings for arbitration) and Gavriel v Davis [2022] WTLR 943 (remuneration of executors/summary determination of Part 8 claims).

Career

Graduated with First Class Honours in Law from the University of Nottingham, followed by the Cambridge LLM. Called to the Bar (Gray's Inn), July 2010, with scholarship for the Bar year. Full member of STEP. Recipient of a STEP Global Excellence Award.

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association; Property Bar Association.

Publications

The Traditional Concept Hits the Bunker: Easements after Regency Villas Title Ltd v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd, Conveyancer and Property Lawyer (2019) 3, 250-273; Substantial Gifts and Unilateral Transactions in Favour of Fiduciaries: The Restoration of Abuse of Confidence, Trusts and Trustees (2025) 31(4), 157-167.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Chancery - Midlands (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Gavin McLeod advises clients on a broad range of matters, including property claims, contentious probate and inheritance matters, professional negligence claims and trusts disputes including indemnity questions. He is noted for his excellent attention to detail and knowledge.

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Real Estate Litigation - Midlands (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Gavin McLeod assists clients with a range of contentious real property matters. His work includes acting in trespass cases, ownership disputes and restrictive covenant matters. He further has experience advising on property-related professional negligence issues.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gavin McLeod has an eye for detail and technical expertise.
ChanceryUK Bar
Gavin is a real detail man. He's very good in writing. He is very particular and careful.
ChanceryUK Bar
Gavin McLeod is a real man of detail. His written arguments are pretty meticulous; he leaves no stone unturned.
ChanceryUK Bar
Gavin is knowledgeable in our area of law, and can tailor how he gives his advice depending on the client.
ChanceryUK Bar
Gavin is impressive on his feet and his level of preparation and knowledge of each case is unequalled.
ChanceryUK Bar
Gavin McLeod's approach to all matters is measured and thorough.
Real Estate LitigationUK Bar