Chancery: Traditional

Elspeth Talbot Rice KC has an exceptional reputation at the Traditional Chancery Bar and is also noted for her skilful handling of large offshore matters. She is frequently sought after for the most complex, high-profile and high-value matters.

"Elspeth is a real pleasure to deal with. Clients love her and she gives robust advice."

"Elspeth is terrifyingly clever and a phenomenally hard worker. She's all over the detail in any case and is very client-friendly."

"A top barrister, who is extremely analytical, and both straightforward and strategic in her advocacy. She's just a pleasure to work with."

Andrew Holden is noted for his skilful handling of a wide variety of matters, including complex trusts, disputed wills and estates work. He attracts instructions in both UK-based and offshore cases, and is particularly well known for his handling of matters concerning protectors.

"An exceedingly clever man, who is very effective and very commercially sensible."

"He's so intelligent and just so good at explaining things to clients. His written work is incredible."

Bajul Shah maintains an excellent reputation at the Traditional Chancery Bar, regularly assistingtrustees and high net worth individuals on a wide range of matters. He is noted for his handling of offshore and cross-border matters.

"He's personable and inspires confidence."

"Bajul is absolutely charming and wins over judges. As an advocate he is able to make the judge see what he wants them to see. He is very technical, measured and commercial."

Edward Cumming KC is respected for his handling of high-value cases across the full breadth of traditional chancery law. He regularly acts for very wealthy individuals.

"Edward brings huge energy and fight to the cases he works on. He's a real team player and very client-focused."

"He is very responsive, which is really important for these kind of cases. He is a formidable opponent and a top silk in this space."

"Edward is brilliant and has the ear of the court."

Elizabeth Weaver is an eminent junior with a broad traditional chancery practice, who is frequently instructed in high-value matters, including cross-border cases. She handles a wide array of work, including trust disputes.

"A very experienced barrister, who has the ability to break things down into simple propositions that are favoured by judges and clients alike. She is also very methodical and calm, which is great."

"Extremely effective both on paper and in court, she is very clear thinking and knows her field very well. Elizabeth is a very strategic and sensible barrister, who has the ear of the court."

"A very experienced, client-friendly barrister, who is very good on the written work and very good in court."

David Brownbill KC is a highly respected silk whose broad traditional chancery practice includes frequent instructions in complex matters both onshore and offshore. He is also noted for the depth of his technical knowledge.

"David is thoughtful, practical and very good with clients."

Daniel Warents handles sizeable trusts and probate disputes and has expertise in matters with commercial, tax and fraud elements to them.

"Daniel is quick and thorough, and always goes the extra mile. A go-to barrister for both commercial and contentious probate matters, he is an absolute pleasure to work with and is loved by clients."

"Daniel is an exceptional barrister, who is very pragmatic and good with both clients and judges. He is very clear in his advice and the quality of his written submissions is top notch."

"He's incredibly quick and has a brilliant, analytical brain."

Francis Tregear KC is a respected silk with a well-established traditional chancery practice. He is a recognised authority on offshore and overseas matters, and has been called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean. He has an impressive depth of experience in trust and estate matters, and is particularly noted for his expertise in contentious proceedings.

"Francis is very thorough and gets the result required."

"Francis is bright, dedicated and versatile, and has abrilliant legal mind. Very easy to work with and very committed to his clients, he provides sophisticated advice on complex points."

James Fennemore has a broad practice that spans claims for the removal of trustees, offshore trust and estate disputes, claims under the Inheritance Act and proprietary estoppel claims.

"James is fantastically clever and hard-working. I really enjoy working with him across the spectrum of cases."

"He is one of the brightest lawyers that I have worked with. He produces really excellent written advocacy and is very sensible and pragmatic."

"He is one of the up-and-coming barristers at the set. He is incredibly clever and is able to pick up complicated matters very quickly. A star of the future."

Timothy Sherwin has a traditional chancery practice that sees him undertaking contentious trusts, probate and succession cases, as well as Court of Protection matters. He has appeared in a number of important cases of late, some of them stretching in value into the hundreds of millions of pounds.

"Timothy is a strong advocate and a hard-working barrister, who looks at all the detail in a case and pushes hard for the client."

"Tim gives clear and straightforward advice. He gets quickly to the heart of complex documents and forms a clear, compelling and authoritative view on the best way forward for resolution."

"Timothy Sherwin is an excellent strategist and tactician for complex matters. He is also an extremely effective advocate."

Adam Cloherty KC has a wide-ranging practice and is frequently instructed in wills, trusts and estates matters. He has established impressive expertise in cross-border funds and charities litigation, and is also known for his work handling financial services and insolvency disputes.

"Adam gives quick, practical advice and is charming to deal with."

"A fine lawyer and a tough negotiator, who is fantastic with the client. When we used him he was turning round work at weekends and his advocacy was excellent."

"Adam is brilliantly clever. He's a very effective advocate, who makes points very well in front of judges."