Chancery

Hugh Sims KC is a highly respected silk with a broad chancery practice covering company disputes, real property and partnership matters. He has a particularly strong reputation for commercial work and regularly acts in insolvency, banking and finance, and civil fraud cases.

"Hugh Sims is simply excellent both in legal knowledge and in dealings with solicitors and clients and witnesses."

"Hugh Sims is exceptional in every way and is particularly calm and effective in court, even in the most challenging of circumstances."

"Hugh is very good on his feet he has a nice relaxed and respectful manner about him and that plays into his familiarity with the courtroom."

Jay Jagasia leads the property and estates team at the set and has a broad practice including chancery and commercial matters.

"As an advocate, he is very confident and knows the authorities like the back of his hand."

"Jay Jagasia is very committed to the cause and combative when he needs to be."

"Jay is very easy to deal with and is very good with clients. His ability to take on and get to grips with complex instructions very quickly is impressive."

Michael Selway handles cases encompassing traditional chancery matters such as wills and trust issues, as well as dealing in matters related to real property disputes and commercial cases. He also takes on matters before the Court of Protection.

"Michael Selway is very thorough and very bright."

Oliver Mitchell is very well versed in chancery cases with particularly in-depth knowledge of trusts and probate matters. He also regularly appears in court of protection cases.

"Oliver Mitchell's advice is very clear and well written."