Dispute resolution
‘With a nice range of areas of expertise’, Gatehouse Chambers compliments its trusts and probate expertise with knowledge in the areas of real property, mortgage and insolvency. Brie Stevens-Hoare KC acted in Pidsley & Pidsley v Spencer, a case raising allegations of fraud and forgery relating to the purported will of the claimant’s stepfather. Cameron Stocks was instructed in the Supreme Court case of Hirachand v Hirachand, which clarified the law on successful fee arrangements in relation to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. In Changizi v Mayers, Charlotte John provided an opinion on whether the proceeds of sale of English properties that are part of an estate constitute moveable or immovable assets in English law.
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Position
Brie is recommended as a leading silk in the latest editions of The Legal 500 and Chambers UK . In recent years she won Barrister of the Year at the Modern Law Awards and Chambers UK’s Real Estate Silk of the Year Award. She is a client focused property barrister experienced at dealing with all aspects of property litigation, property related probate and professional negligence as well as franchising.
Brie’s successful property practice, focusing in particular on real property, property development and, the more commercial aspects of property work continues to flourish. In addition she has developed a strong reputation for her contentious probate work, which frequently involves property issues.
Property related professional negligence (particularly involving solicitors and surveyors), probate (often involving property issues) and franchising form the balance of Brie’s practice.
Mediation is the other string to Brie’s bow and Chambers UK notes she is “a great mediator“. She has a great deal of experience of mediation from both angles: as a mediator and representing clients in mediations. She is increasingly in demand in both capacities and works as a mediator privately and in the FTT.
Brie is also able to accept direct access instructions and is often instructed to provide an initial assessment of prospects and strategic advice.
Career
Qualified 1986, member Civil Procedure Rules Committee 2000- , Fee-Paid Tribunal Judge FTT (Property Chamber)(Land Registration) 2005 to date, Judicial Appointments Commission Professional member (2018 to 2024), Freehold Board Member 2011 to 2020, Property Bar Association (Chair)
Memberships
- Chancery Bar Association
- Freehold (Board Member 2012 to 2020)
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association (Formerly Chair)
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- Property Bar Association (Chair)
- ArbitralWomen
Education
- LLB
- LLM (Property Law) with Merit
- Mediator (Accredited by ADR Chambers UK June 2003)
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The set as a whole is strong with strength in depth.'
- 'Patrick Sarson is a great clerk and leads by example.'
- 'Gatehouse are a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'Very good.'
- 'The clerks are helpful and efficient.'
- 'Excellent communication skills with clients.'
- 'They are a good set with a nice range of areas of expertise that work well together.'