Chancery: Traditional

Lynton Tucker is an exceptionally well-known junior with a highly respected traditional Chancery practice. He is focused on offshore trusts, in which field he is a noted expert. Tucker is widely respected for his confident and detailed advisory work.

"He is one of the leading specialist Chancery barristers and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of trusts law. His drafting is amazing."

"Lynton Tucker is a top-quality, sophisticated barrister with a very strong practice."

"He is academically so brilliant."

Nicholas Le Poidevin KC is a distinguished silk who enjoys a commanding reputation at the Chancery Bar, and is regularly sought after for cases concerning contentious trusts and disputed wills. His experience in offshore disputes is well established, and he is particularly noted for his expertise in Jersey and Guernsey matters.

"A true expert in his field, who is thorough, clear and commercial in his advice."

"A very thoughtful barrister, whose drafting and written opinions are very good. He is a very bright and articulate barrister, who is well respected in the trusts world."

"Nicholas is extremely pragmatic, thorough and technically excellent. He is also prompt and efficient in all his dealings."

Alexander Learmonth KC is an exceptionally well-known silk who is recognised for both his advisory and litigation expertise, and is regularly instructed in cases concerning disputed wills and trusts. He is particularly noted for his strong trial advocacy.

"Alexander builds a good rapport with clients and delivers complex advice in an accessible way. He is a team player, who really rolls his sleeves up."

"Alex is easy to deal with and navigates complex technical issues in a straightforward way."

"He is a very technically adept barrister, who presents well. His reputation is one that commands respect."

Mark Hubbard is noted for his unusually strong offshore expertise within a broader traditional Chancery practice. He is regularly trusted with high-value cases, and frequently handles trusts, estates and probate matters.

"Mark is a pleasure to work with. He fits into the team well and is good with lay clients."

"Very skilful, highly knowledgeable and so user-friendly. He's always a welcome extension to our team and he gives it his all."

"Mark is very capable and loved by judges. Strategically so savvy, he never takes a stupid point."

Aidan Briggs is a rising star whose exceptionally varied and unusual practice is garnering him wide acclaim. He handles matters, many of which are fact-heavy and complex, across the full breadth of traditional chancery, including those relating to trusts, wills and estates.

"His technical knowledge is incredible, as is his manner with clients. In court, his advocacy is exceptional as he's so persuasive, authoritative and assured in his delivery."

"A super bright barrister whose field of expertise is very wide. He's especially good on trusts disputes."

"Aidan is very bright, excellent with clients and good on his feet."

George Laurence KC is regularly trusted with potentially law defining cases. He is especially well known for rights of way and village green cases.

"A very strong advocate, who is kind, decent and knowledgeable."