Adam is an incredibly technically astute barrister who can quickly digest complex disputes and detailed trust arrangements, providing commercial, pragmatic and sensible advice.”

The Legal 500 2025, Private Wealth, Probate and Tax

Adam accepts instructions in a wide variety of insolvency cases. In addition to the run-of-the-mill winding-up orders, bankruptcies and so on, Adam has been involved in a variety of associated litigation such as successfully representing the liquidators of a company in relation to a Section 239 (Insolvency Act 1986) preference payment and regularly representing parties in applications to set aside statutory demands.

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Adam cuts to the chase and works out the most pragmatic way to get from A to B.

Chambers UK 2025, Chancery

Adam is an excellent barrister who always fights for the lay client. His advocacy skills are exceptional, as are his client care skills. He is extremely personable and you always know the client is in safe hands with Adam.”

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

Adam is a specialist in proprietary estoppel with additional expertise in probate and will cases. He attracts praise for his down-to-earth approach. ‘He is a delight to work alongside and is hugely impressive to clients. He takes a realistic approach not just on the legal issues, but on pragmatic and strategic decisions through the life of a case, too.’

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

The service provided by Adam is exceptional.’ ‘Adam is technically strong, both in writing and on his feet.’ ‘He is extremely personable and thinks outside the box to produce solutions in complex circumstances.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Chancery

Adam is extremely user-friendly; methodical, clever and highly personable. Very responsive.”

The Legal 500 2023, Chancery, Probate and Tax

A very persuasive advocate, and is particularly strong on the more esoteric legal points of a case.”

Chambers UK 2022, Chancery

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA (Cantab) Cambridge University (Philosophy)
    • Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction)
    • Bar Professional Training Course (Outstanding)
    • Buchanan Prize
    • New Court Chambers Prize
    • Lord Denning Scholarship
    • Lord Brougham Scholarship
    • Hardwicke Entrance Award

  • Professional memberships:

    • Agricultural Law Association
    • Chancery Bar Association
    • Property Bar Association
    • Western Circuit

  • Adam Boyle is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.