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Josh Lewison

Josh Lewison

Position

Josh is a private client specialist, concentrating on contentious and non-contentious trusts, contested probate and asssociated disputes. His trust experience covers onshore and offshore work, which predominantly involves Jersey and Guernsey. Josh also advises on tax, usually in connection with estate planning and trust arrangements. He has developed a niche specialism in connection with the PSC Register, advising companies, trustees and individuals in relation to complex and high-value trust and corporate structures, predominantly offshore.

Career

Barrister, England & Wales (2005), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2014), Registered DIFC practitioner (2014), Attorney, State of California (2015). Notable cases: Nesbitt v Nicholson & Others [2013] EWHC 4027 (Ch) – contested probate, fraudulent calumny, want of testamentary capacity; GB Oils Ltd v Gill [2013] EWCA Civ 860 – summary judgment, guarantees, running account credit; Re Information Governance Ltd [2013] EWHC 2611 (Ch) – administration orders, refusal of order notwithstanding company’s insolvency. Publications of note: Companies Limited by Guarantee, 4th Edition, Jordans Publishing, 2014.

Languages

French, Spanish, Italian.

Memberships

ACTAPS; ChBA; CLA; ILA; SEAL.

Education

Westminster School; Downing College, Cambridge (2004 BA Cantab, 2008 MA Cantab); BPP Professional Education (2005 BVC).

Mentions

London Bar

Charities

Leading junior3
Josh Lewison –Radcliffe Chambers 'Josh is a brilliant advocate. He is exceptionally efficient and gifted; clear and effective in his case management, leadership and preparation. He delivers results.'
London Bar

Private wealth and probate

Leading junior4
Josh Lewison – Radcliffe Chambers ‘Josh is an excellent all-round barrister. He is bright and detail-oriented but also understands the importance of practical issues and the underlying client's goals or concerns.’
The English Bar Offshore

Trusts and private wealth

Leading junior4
Josh Lewison – Radcliffe Chambers ‘Josh provides very clear, practical advice. He is very helpful and always available.’