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Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
He is a powerhouse. In terms of probate and tax disputes, there are few in the area better than him. He has enormous experience, combined with service levels. I am a big fan.
Richard Dew is such a calm and inspiring barrister. He inspires confidence in clients.
Richard really inspires confidence. He has a lot of chancery experience and knowledge of trusts, but what stands out is his practical application of this for his clients.
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Richard Dew brings his broad chancery practice to contentious and non-contentious trust and probate cases. He is particularly adept at handling the management of personal injury damages awards.
Strengths
What Richard doesn't know, isn't worth knowing. He's a highly intelligent advocate, with a keen eye for detail.
Richard has a strong reputation in Court of Protection, and deservedly so.
He has excellent subject knowledge.
Trusts - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Dew is acknowledged for his strength in handling complex trusts and probate matters. His expertise includes variation of trust issues and he also has significant experience of trusts litigation. He provides in-depth advice on tax issues connected to trusts.
Strengths
Richard really inspires confidence. He has a lot of chancery experience and knowledge, but what stands out is his practical application of this for his clients.
Richard is excellent. He is fearless and confident about his views and that is with justification. He's also really responsive and works impressively to help clients.
Richard is an excellent team player. Juniors love working with him.