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Gavin McLeod
Work Department
St Philips Business & Property Group
Position
Gavin is an established junior who specialises in Chancery proceedings, especially real property (including as regards TOLATA, mortgages, and landlord and tenant), trusts, contentious probate/inheritance disputes, and related matters. Beyond this, he undertakes contract, commercial and tort cases raising various issues. These often include questions which overlap with his core areas of practice, such as regards fiduciary duties and nuisance or negligence in the context of property ownership. He is also instructed in matters concerning professional negligence, including notably allegations against solicitors undertaking real estate and private client work. Recent reported cases include Fairpark v Heals [2022] 1 WLR 3931 (stays of
proceedings for arbitration), Gavriel v Davis [2022] WTLR 943 (remuneration of executors/summary determination of Part 8 claims) and
Colbourne v Cooke [2023] WTLR 43 (extension of time for Inheritance Act proceedings). In a further recent High Court action, Cotes v Cotes,
the inroads into his client’s inheritance pursuant to the claimant widow’s Inheritance Act claim were limited to 20% capital, as opposed to the
100% claimed.
Career
Called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn), July 2010, with scholarship for the Bar year. Worked as a civil servant before pupillage.
Recent publication: The Traditional Concept Hits the Bunker: Easements after Regency Villas Title Ltd v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd, Conveyancer and Property Lawyer (2019) 3, 250-273.
Memberships
Chancery Bar Association; Commercial Bar Association.
Education
Graduated with First Class Honours in Law from the University of Nottingham, followed by the University of Cambridge LLM.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Gavin McLeod –St Philips Chambers ‘Gavin’s drafting is excellent, and his advice is very thorough. He is a good advocate and helps to successfully oppose an application made by the other side’s solicitors. His attention to detail is sound.’
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Property and construction
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Gavin McLeod –St Philips Chambers ‘Gavin is meticulous in his attention to detail. His advice is well-thought-out and substantiated by the most up-to-date authorities, whilst being clear and readily understandable to the client. He is extremely well-prepared when approaching trial and presents each case with clarity and persuasion.’