Leslie Blohm QC, Alex Troup and John Dickinson of our Wills & Trusts team have been identified by Chambers UK for the second year running as leading professional advisers to the Private Wealth market (outside London), featuring in the High Net Worth Guide 2022.
Leslie Blohm QC is the only silk ranked in private wealth outside of London. Head of our Wills & Trusts team, Alex Troup is the only star individual ranked in this category, and John Dickinson is one of the six barristers mentioned in Band 1. St John’s Chambers is the only Set ranked on the Western Circuit which clearly demonstrates the team are leaders in their field nationally.
Leslie continues to receive fine praise from market commentators for his expertise in trusts disputes, Inheritance Act 1975 claims and proprietary estoppel matters, with one source saying that ‘he seems to achieve the unachievable.’ Another interviewee observes: ‘Leslie is absolutely second to none, and his exceptional technical ability, knowledge of legislation and case law, and many years of experience, make him a formidable advocate.’ ”
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Alex has a superb reputation for working on contentious trusts and probate matters. ‘Alex is an absolutely exceptional barrister. He is considered an extremely safe pair of hands for any chancery matter, and quickly puts both lawyers and clients at ease with his calm, professional and extremely knowledgeable persona,’ says an interviewee. Another source describes Troup as ‘a real star in the mediation world.’ ”
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John is notable for handling commercial cases and property disputes, as well as contentious probate matters and Court of Protection cases. ‘He tends to get the very complicated cases. He was once a chartered accountant and has an extraordinarily good head for figures,’ says a solicitor, and another commentator states: ‘John provides technical advice in such a down-to-earth way that even the trickiest cases can be dealt with smoothly. Clients are regularly impressed with the depth of his advice.’ ”
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients for their continued support and feedback provided to Chambers UK.