Cases
Crew v Oakley [2024] EWHC 2847 (Ch)
Leading regional heavy-weight, very strong in contentious probate and the leading set for trusts and estates work in the South West.”
- Client Quotes
“St John’s Chambers are a regional set with a number of experienced Chancery barristers and mediators. They are well known and respected on the western circuit. Although a regional set, they have a wealth of experience on par with London sets.”
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Disputes over the validity of wills have become commonplace in recent times. The members of our Wills & Trusts team have a wealth of experience across the full spectrum of such claims, whether they involve allegations of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, forgery, improper execution, rectification or other issues.
Such claims often arise in the context of difficult family relations, and our barristers recognise that they need to be handled with sensitivity as well as tenacity. We work closely with the client to find the best solution to their particular case, whether by litigation, mediation or some other form of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Members of our Wills & Trusts team are featured in the Chambers UK High Net Worth Guide 2024 as leaders in the private wealth market (outside London). This recognition clearly demonstrates the team are leaders in their field nationally.
Our clerking team are always accessible, and take care and time to understand the case or the individual personalities involved when recommending individual barristers. Read more.
Mediation
As the number of cases being dealt with by way of mediation increases, our mediation team are on hand to help, be it by providing the advocates, mediators or both. Our facilities are specifically designed to meet with clients’ needs for a mediation venue. Read more.
Public Access
Some members of the team are also available to act, where appropriate, for members of the public, as well as for commercial and non-commercial organisations, under the Public Access scheme.
Training
The team delivers workshops and seminars in Chambers and regional centres. We also provide training on behalf of local Law Societies and in conjunction with solicitors’ firms. In addition we can give tailored in-house training for particular firms. If you would like any further information please contact Paul Bennett on 0117 923 4793 or email: [email protected].
View our Will & Trusts digital book here for further details about how we can help you.
Disputed Wills Team
Alex Troup KC
- Call: 1998
- Silk: 2023
John Sharples
- Call: 1992
John Dickinson
- Call: 1995
Christopher Jones
- Call: 2004
Michael Clarke
- Call: 2009
Jody Atkinson
- Call: 2005
Oliver Wooding
- Call: 2009
Natasha Dzameh
- Call: 2010
Charlie Newington-Bridges
- Call: 2011
Adam Boyle
- Call: 2012
Oliver Riley
- Call: 2013
Joss Knight
- Call: 2014
Annie Sampson
- Call: 2015
Brittany Pearce
- Call: 2015
Jack Pankhurst
- Call: 2021
Kayleigh Bloomfield
- Call: 2021
Nicole Hilton
- Call: 2021
Ben Harwood
- Call: 2022
Guy Adams
- Call: 1989
Richard Gold
- Call: 2006
Directory Quotes
Highly esteemed on the Western Circuit for its expertise in traditional and commercial chancery work. ‘Consistently provide well-balanced, clear and commercially-minded advice.'”
One of the main strengths of the chambers is the communication skills of the clerks, which ensure that expectations are managed and that levels of service are met.”
St John’s Chambers is highly esteemed on the Western Circuit for its expertise in traditional and commercial chancery work. The set is ‘very capable with a specialist, expert team of barristers who are all helpful and skilled and keep their knowledge well updated.’ “
The set’s clerks are very helpful, prompt to reply and very easy to work with. They are swift in responding to instructing solicitors and act as a sensible, seamless and proactive conduit between the barristers and their instructing solicitors.”
St John’s Chambers is an excellent contentious trust and probate set with ‘a very strong Chancery team’, housing members who rival London counsel in ability and experience.”
St John’s Chambers is highly esteemed on the Western Circuit for its expertise in traditional and commercial chancery work. ‘There is a real depth in their chancery practice,’ says one source. The set assists with contentious will and trusts disputes, property disputes and Court of Protection matters, as well as professional negligence claims. It is also well known for its expertise on high-value agricultural land disputes. Sources say it is ‘an approachable and effective set, with individuals who are knowledgeable and invariably keen to support.’ “
The clerks are really helpful, always come back to you and genuinely show interest in the case. ‘They have a friendly clerking team, which makes it easier to get work sent across to them and hearings and other matters booked in the relevant barristers’ diaries.’ “
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Client Quotes
“The go-to set for traditional chancery work, both in the South West and arguably nationally: they give London a run for their money: London quality, without London fees.”
“St Johns has a very strong Chancery team and excellent clerks. Their barristers are expert, approachable, down to earth and offer London expertise at regional rates.”
“St John’s Chambers are a regional set with a number of experienced Chancery barristers and mediators. They are well known and respected on the western circuit. Although a regional set, they have a wealth of experience on par with London sets.”
Seminars & Events
- Past Event
Beneficial interests in property: TOLATA and more
Venue: St John's Chambers - Past Event
STEP contentious probate seminar
Location: St John's Chambers, 101 Victoria Street, Bristol - Past Event
Vulnerable testators and will writing
Venue: Howden
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