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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
William East is well known for the breadth of his experience in chancery matters and is frequently involved in cases concerning statutory wills and contested deputyships, some of which are highly complex and involve challenging clients. He is often sought out to act in cases involving financial negligence.
Strengths
William is an excellent barrister. He is confident on his feet and provides thoughtful advice in complex matters.
Extremely knowledgeable and commercially aware. He is invaluable.
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
William East is a noted junior who has a broad traditional chancery practice and is regularly instructed in cases concerning wills, trusts, probate and estates.
Strengths
William is charming and brilliant on his feet. He knows what to say, and when and how best to say it.
William East is always top drawer on quite technical issues. He is incredibly bright and also just easy to get along with. He turns things around very quickly despite his very heavy workload.
One of the things I really value is his ability to communicate with clients, which helps them understand the advice being given. He is very good at making clients at ease and makes them think deeper.