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New Square Chambers

New Square Chambers

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England - London Bar

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Private wealth and probate

Members at New Square Chambers are routinely instructed on the full range of trusts, estates, wills and inheritance litigation. Alexander Learmonth KC and Aidan Briggs were instructed on opposing sides of Maile v Maile, a High Court will dispute which concerned issues of incapacity, will validity and agricultural property. James McKean represented the claimant in Howe v Howe, an Inheritance Act claim, which saw the claimant win a substantial award, including the recovery of the costs of an unsuccessful probate claim.
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  • New Square Chambers are my "go to" chambers for London counsel. The clerks are all extremely helpful, courteous, and quick to respond. Many of their barristers are exceptional.

Lawyers

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Alexander Learmonth KC
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Alexander Learmonth KC
Alexander is a highly accomplished silk in contentious probate and private wealth disputes, with particular strength in technically complex succession matters. In my experience, he is intellectually rigorous and strategically astute, with a strong ability to identify the key issues early and shape the case accordingly. He is a persuasive and assured advocate, particularly in matters involving detailed factual disputes or questions of capacity, and is effective at distilling complex legal principles into clear and coherent submissions. He is equally strong in conference, where he presents as calm, pragmatic, and commercially realistic, which is invaluable in managing client expectations in what are often sensitive disputes. His broader expertise in property and related areas also enhances his handling of estate matters with more complicated asset structures.
Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Lynton Tucker
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Lynton Tucker
James Saunders
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James Saunders
James is capable and technically strong with a broad commercial Chancery practice that translates well into contentious probate and private wealth disputes. In my experience, he is particularly effective in matters that straddle multiple areas, bringing together trusts, estates, and property considerations in a coherent and well-reasoned way. He is careful with the details and produces clear, structured written advice, often distilling complex issues into an accessible form for both solicitors and clients.
Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.