St Philips Chambers stands out as 'one of the leading sets in the region with a very good offering for contentious probate matters'. John Aldis is regularly instructed in cases involving challenges to wills on grounds of alleged incapacity, undue influence, and fraud. In a recent matter, he represented the claimants in Baker v Hewston, involving a re-examination of the relationship between the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the common law test of testamentary capacity. Christopher Buckingham’s 'advocacy is always of a high quality'. Gavin McLeod garners praise for his 'outstanding legal knowledge', and is well versed in advising on Inheritance Act claims.
Testimonials
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- 'A good clerking team well led by Justin Luckman.'
- 'Ross Hands and Justin Luckman provide a faultless service and are a joy to deal with.'
- 'The clerks are incredibly helpful and provide simple, straightforward answers when it comes to any queries. There is clear communication between counsel and their clerks.'
- 'St Philips Chambers is synonymous with the highest quality of legal advice and representation in the Midlands across a broad range of areas. Their counsel are, without exception, dedicated specialists who strive to achieve the best outcomes for their instructing solicitors and their lay clients.'
- 'One of the leading sets in the region with a very good offering for contentious probate matters, especially at junior level.'
- 'Chambers has a good broad range of expertise and experience as well as good availability.'