Radcliffe Chambers enjoys a strong track record in litigation across BVI, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and Singapore. Thomas Dumont KC has over four decades of experience in the Chancery Bar, while Robert Pearce KC’s recent caseload encompasses involvement in the Wong v Grand View saga. Marcus Flavin is knowledgeable in estate administration and was recently involved in the matter of P Trust, C v Fenlight Trustees, which involves allegations of breach of trust surrounding a sizeable estate. Other key members of the Chambers include Daniel Thorpe, who is well-versed in private client disputes in the BVI.
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Marcus Flavin practices mainly in the field of trusts and estates.
His experience covers both contentious work, including breach of trust cases, tracing claims, claims against trusts arising out of matrimonial litigation, construction cases, non-contentious probate applications and summonses, contentious probate claims, and applications under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975; and non-contentious work, including drafting, construction, advising trustees and executors on proposed courses of action, advice on capital taxation matters, and applications for approval of variation. He has a particular interest in offshore trust litigation and advisory work, particularly in Jersey and Man. He also practices in the fields of insolvency, partnerships, and property and has a particular interest in disputes concerning farms and agricultural matters.
Career
Called to the bar 2001; Lincoln’s Inn
Languages
French
Memberships
STEP, ACTAPS, Ecclesiastical Law Society, Thomas More Society
Education
St Mary’s College, Southampton; University College, London (1994 BA
(Hons) History 1st); Corpus Christi College, Oxford (1996 M.St historical research); City University London (2000 CPE (commendation));
ICSL: BVC.
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