Radcliffe Chambers frequently handles high-value cases involving disputed trusts with offshore elements in Bermuda, the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, and Gibraltar. The set is home to Thomas Dumont KC, who can claim four decades of expertise in Chancery-related work, and Robert Pearce KC  and Piers Feltham, both of whom are involved in the Wang litigation, which concerns questions over the scope of a trustees’ powers, as well as the validity of non-charitable purpose trusts in Bermuda. Marcus Flavin is another key junior at the set with expertise in trusts, the administration of estates, probate, and inheritance work. Flavin is acting for the trustees in the case of P Trust, C v Fenlight Trustees & others, which concerns a large Jersey law trust, a removal claim, and breach of trust allegations. Josh Lewison‘s practice predominantly focuses on the Channel Islands, and he is also active in the BVI.

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  • 'The clerking is efficient and they are always ready to lend a hand with obtaining court appointments and filing. John Clark has been helpful and, when needed, good at marshalling barristers from Radcliffe and other chambers to get transactions moving.'
  • 'Radcliffe Chambers have a well deserved reputation in this field with incredible strength in depth.'
  • 'A large set with barristers covering a wide range of expertise, making it some-what of a one-stop shop. Well reputed set amongst Jersey lawyers.'
  • 'I have been impressed at the range of coverage of the training programmes provided by Radcliffe Chambers.'
  • 'Always efficient and approachable.'

Silks

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Radcliffe Chambers
‘Thomas’ outstanding strengths are his judgement and deep understanding of the relationships that drive disputes within families. Combined with his excellent knowledge of English trust law and the ability to apply this across multiple jurisdictions, this makes him the go-to when any case of this sort arises.’

Juniors

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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.
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Radcliffe Chambers
‘Piers is a go-to barrister, given the quality of his advice and advocacy. He is commercial, great to work with, user-friendly and practical, and his advice is intelligible.'