Adam is an excellent barrister, very knowledgeable and provides detailed, pragmatic advice.”

The Legal 500 2025, Property and construction

Proprietary estoppel is one of Adam’s main specialisms. As a pupil he attended the Court of Appeal with Leslie Blohm KC (now HHJ Blohm) in the now famous case of Davies v Davies [2014] EWCA Civ 568. Adam then wrote the article ‘The Promised Land’ which analysed the main issues in the case and was published in the Law Society’s Private Client magazine. He was later instructed to act for Eirian Davies and appeared alongside the silk in the matter’s second trip to the Court of Appeal on the topic of quantum (Davies and Another v Davies [2016] EWCA Civ 463). He has since been involved in another reported proprietary estoppel / common intention constructive trust case – Culliford v Thorpe [2018] EWHC 426 (Ch).

Adam is now a “go to” barrister in this area. He is frequently instructed in high value, complicated, estoppel cases, including trials in the High Court heard over numerous days.

In addition, Adam has given a variety of talks and seminars on the topic of proprietary estoppel, and maintains an ongoing academic interest in the evolution of the doctrine.

Most recently, he wrote an article for Lexis Nexis on the leading case of Guest v Guest [2022] UKSC 27. Read here.

 

Directory Quotes

Adam’s advice is always reliable, well-reasoned, and he quickly gets to the nub of any issue. He is also one of the best advocates around, his delivery is calm and concise and he effortlessly extracts vital concessions from both the expert and the lay witness.”

The Legal 500 2024, Chancery, Probate, and Tax

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 very thorough and focused on understanding what the clients want to achieve and is realistic about the possible ways of success. He is very good at conveying abstract legal principles in a factual way.”

Chambers UK 2024, Real Estate Litigation

Adam can take complex issues and explain them with ease. He is always on hand to answer questions or queries and is readily available. ‘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, Real Estate Litigation

Adam is an experienced junior barrister specialising in commercial and chancery matters. He is often seen acting in a variety of real estate matters such as proprietary estoppel, overage and boundary disputes. ‘Adam explains matters clearly and is practical.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Real Estate Litigation

Adam is incredibly knowledgeable in his field, with a wealth of expertise. He is an excellent and very persuasive advocate.”

The Legal 500 2023, Property & Construction

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

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.