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Provided by Aidan Briggs
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Aidan Briggs has established himself as a specialist advocate and advisor for trusts, estates and property disputes. His regular trial experience in the High Court gives him the edge in the courtroom and makes him a favourite for factually complex cases where effective cross-examination may be the difference between winning and losing.
Aidan’s practice covers the full range of private client and property matters: contested probate and 1975 Act claims, partnership disputes and contentious trusts work (both on- and offshore) as well as proprietary estoppel, commercial landlord and tenant disputes and trusts of land. His cases often involve multiple jurisdictions and issues of domicile.
Professional Memberships
Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) – full member
Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (‘ACTAPS’)
Chancery Bar Association
Court of Protection Bar Association
Property Bar Association
Contentious Trusts Association
Publications
Lewin on Trusts (20th Ed.) - Associate Editor
Williams, Mortimer & Sunnucks on Executors, Administrators and Probate (21st Ed.) - Contributor
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Aidan Briggs of New Square Chambers is a specialist in trusts, estates and property disputes who has been engaged in matters that span multiple jurisdictions. He also sits as a Deputy District Judge in civil matters.
Aidan Briggs has a varied agricultural practice, with experience as a mediator as well as representing parties in estoppel claims and other disputes affecting farms. He has expertise handling Farm Business Tenancy disputes and frequently appears before the High Court.
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.
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Provided by Chambers
"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."
"I think that he is super bright. His field of expertise is very wide, which I find really useful."
"Aidan is technically excellent. He's very bright and good on his feet, and he is personable and user-friendly. He turns instructions around swiftly and provides practical advice."
"He's very good. He is so advanced for his call year."
"Aidan is very bright and very effective. He makes himself available."
"Aidan's expertise and manner in court are second to none. Although he's very erudite, he never fails to connect with clients, communicating complicated legal concepts in user-friendly language."
"His written work is very insightful, detailed and always on the money."
"Aidan is technically excellent and excellent with clients. He gives clear and concise solutions to even the most complex disputes."
"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."
"I think that he is super bright. His field of expertise is very wide, which I find really useful."
"Aidan is technically excellent. He's very bright and good on his feet, and he is personable and user-friendly. He turns instructions around swiftly and provides practical advice."
"He's very good. He is so advanced for his call year."
"Aidan is very bright and very effective. He makes himself available."
"Aidan's expertise and manner in court are second to none. Although he's very erudite, he never fails to connect with clients, communicating complicated legal concepts in user-friendly language."
"His written work is very insightful, detailed and always on the money."
"Aidan is technically excellent and excellent with clients. He gives clear and concise solutions to even the most complex disputes."
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