Guildhall Chambers is a ‘go-to set’ for probate and trusts work, along with commercial and insolvency litigation. Oliver Mitchell is acting in an ongoing case involving a dispute over whether or not a beneficial joint tenancy had been severed before death and is noted for ’providing thorough and detailed advice’. ‘Methodical, fastidious and precise’ Michael Selway regularly represents clients before courts and tribunals in real property, wills, probate and inheritance-related matters. Nicholas Evans recently acted in a case involving a dispute over the inheritance of a 100-acre farm run by a partnership of the deceased, and the two parties. James Fuller is another key practitioner to note.
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- 'The chambers are very well clerked by Stephen Arnold and Joe Stayte.'
- 'Stephen Arnold remembers instructing solicitors and clients and is always able to discuss matters and which counsel may be the best fit for a particular client. He is always very responsive and considerate to client needs.'
- 'The clerks, particularly Steve Arnold, are very helpful, responsive and efficient.'
- 'The clerks are very good, responsive and helpful. Steve Arnold always responds quickly and efficiently.'
- 'Guildhall Chambers has a good breadth of counsel.'
- 'Guildhall Chambers has a good variety of barristers with varying degrees of experience, always able to instruct a barrister suitable for the case.'
- 'Guildhall Chambers is extremely receptive and find a suitable substitute if your preferred barrister is unavailable. The clerks are helpful, and the barristers are excellent.'
- 'Guildhall Chambers as a whole are approachable, communicate well and have strength in depth.'
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Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Oliver Mitchell
Guildhall Chambers ‘Oliver’s advice is always thorough and detailed. He considers all options whilst also considering a commercial view. He knows his brief very well and appears to have the ear of the judge.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
James Fuller
Guildhall ChambersNicholas Evans
Guildhall Chambers 'Nicholas is diligent, doesn't leave a stone unturned when researching any legal issue and is always prepared to go the extra mile.'