Business & property, St Philips Chambers
Business & Property
Gavin is an established junior who specialises in Chancery proceedings, especially real property (including as regards TOLATA, mortgages, and landlord and tenant), trusts, contentious probate/inheritance disputes, and related matters. Beyond this, he undertakes contract, commercial and tort cases raising various issues. These often include questions which overlap with his core areas of practice, such as regards fiduciary duties and nuisance or negligence in the context of property ownership. He is also instructed in matters concerning professional negligence, including notably allegations against solicitors undertaking real estate and private client work.
Graduated with First Class Honours in Law from the University of Nottingham, followed by the University of Cambridge LLM.
Midland Circuit • Regional Bar
Gavin McLeod –St Philips Chambers 'Gavin's drafting is excellent, and his advice is very thorough. He is a good advocate and helps to successfully oppose an application made by the other side's solicitors. His attention to detail is sound.'
Midland Circuit • Regional Bar
Gavin McLeod –St Philips Chambers ‘Gavin is meticulous in his attention to detail. His advice is well-thought-out and substantiated by the most up-to-date authorities, whilst being clear and readily understandable to the client. He is extremely well-prepared when approaching trial and presents each case with clarity and persuasion.’