Radcliffe Chambers

Howard Smith

Position

Howard Smith’s practice is in traditional and commercial chancery. He specialises in property work (easements, rights of light, covenants, party walls, conveyancing and associated professional negligence claims), probate and administration of estates, Court of Protection and charities. He is a deputy master of the Chancery Division.

Career

Called 1986; Inner Temple; deputy master of the High Court, Chancery Division (appointed 2008).

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association.

Education

Oriel College, Oxford (MA); City University, London.

Mentions

London Bar

Property litigation

Leading junior4

Howard has a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic. He is quick to spot the essentials of a case and has a persuasive manner with judges and a reassuring manner with clients. His cross-examination style is quiet and effective. He is accessible, prompt, and reliable. He seems to have a knack for winning cases and a natural advocate's instinct.

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