Rating & Valuation
UK Bar Guide 2025 : All Circuits
Band 1
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Landmark Chambers is a highly regarded set and "the dominant chambers" for rating and valuation matters. The set is home to an exceptionally experienced range of leaders and juniors acting for ratepayers and the Valuation Office Agency, including appearances in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Members have been instructed in a test case for the valuation of anaerobic digestion plants in the rating list.
Richard Bolton is the senior practice manager.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks go the extra mile to ensure that you are put in touch with counsel who have the relevant expertise and are always very reactive to any query raised."
"The clerks go the extra mile to ensure that you are put in touch with counsel who have the relevant expertise and are always very reactive to any query raised."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Kolinsky KC is a rating specialist who regularly represents valuation agents and private companies in high-profile disputes. He is also an honorary member of the Rating Surveyors' Association.
"Daniel Kolinsky knows his subjects inside out, and is a great team player and a formidable advocate."
"Daniel is a standout individual and the absolute go-to on rating and valuation cases."
"Daniel really stands out and is one of the best in the field."
David Forsdick KC is a highly rated public law practitioner who is often instructed in contentious rating and valuation issues. He frequently acts for local authorities, among other clients.
"David Forsdick is a standout barrister who always impresses. He is one of the very best in the field."
"David's cross-examination is excellent."
Galina Ward KC is noted for her public law expertise and recognised for advising the Valuation Office on significant litigation. She often appears before the Upper Tribunal and has experience acting in the Supreme Court.
"She is really very impressive."
Jenny Wigley KC is a strong advocate highly praised for her expertise in rating disputes. She is experienced in high-profile appeals working for the Valuation Office Agency and private companies, and regularly appears before tribunals.
"She is an excellent advocate, maintaining poise in the face of probing questions from the judiciary."
"Some people will only identify problems; Jenny picks out solutions."
Luke Wilcox is a rating law specialist who regularly advises on valuation issues in CPO compensation cases and rent reviews. He is frequently sought out to act for large companies on complex issues and is an honorary member of the Rating Surveyors' Association.
"Luke Wilcox is truly excellent."
"Luke Wilcox is really brilliant. He gets down to your level and the clients' level."
Timothy Morshead KC is an esteemed practitioner highly praised for his expertise in contentious rating matters. He frequently represents clients before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
"He is undoubtedly a very stylish and accomplished advocate."
"Tim Morshead is very clear-headed, analytical and a very well-respected individual in the space."
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