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Provided by Tom Gosling
- Private Wealth Disputes
- Contentious Trusts and Probate
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Company and Insolvency Litigation (in particular s.994 Companies Act unfair prejudice proceedings)
- Northern Business and Property Bar Association
- Northern Contentious Probate Group
- ConTrA
- Northern Circuit
Tom successfully advised and represented the Leeson family in the unique case of Leeson v McPherson [2024] EWHC 2277 (Ch) which received national and international press attention. The Court found at trial that the defendant had unlawfully killed his wife by drowning her in a swimming pool in a remote holiday cottage in Denmark, and dishonestly forged wills and trust documents and had thereby deprived himself of property, monies and insurance policies exceeding £4.5m.
Barrister / KC of the Year
Manchester Legal Awards
2025
University of Sheffield
Law LLB (Hons)
2000 - 2003
University of Manchester
MPhil (Shareholder Rights)
2004 - 2008
Provided by Chambers
Tom Gosling of 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers) frequently advises on contested wills, trusts and probate matters. He also has further expertise in property-related cases.
Provided by Chambers
Tom is really good. He has a very calming attitude that adds to his authority.
Tom is an excellent strategist and skilled advocate. His written work is always first-rate and clients love him.
Tom is really good. He has a very calming attitude that adds to his authority.
Tom is an excellent strategist and skilled advocate. His written work is always first-rate and clients love him.