Radcliffe Chambers' team has 'unquestionably good knowledge in all property matters'. The group's workload includes advising on enfranchisement issues and protestor injunctions. Recent instructions include William Moffett appearing before the Court of Appeal in Savage v Savage, a case addressing the respective rights of majority and minority beneficiaries in relation to disputes over trusts of land. Elsewhere in chambers, Howard Smith 's broad practice includes advising on party walls, rights of light and leasehold enfranchisements litigation and residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • 'John Clark and Justin Allen lead a very well run and effective clerking team.'
  • 'Justin Allen is very helpful.'
  • 'Clerks are responsive and helpful.'
  • 'All of the clerks are very helpful and user friendly.'
  • 'Radcliffe is a first class set - excellent in the fields of private client and property.'
  • 'Good strength in depth.'

Lawyers

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.

2
William Moffett
‘Very bright, personable and an excellent advocate.'
4
Marie-Claire Bleasdale
'Marie-Claire is very pragmatic and provides practical, commercial advice.'
4
Edward Hicks
4
Howard Smith
‘Howard is an excellent barrister who comes into his own when on his feet.’
4
Nathan Wells
‘Nathan is a skilled advocate.’
4
Simon Williams
‘Very calm in a crisis.’
5
Caroline Bolton
5
Gary Lidington
‘Gary combines an incisive brain with first rate client skills and top quality work.’