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Chancery, Probate, And Tax

Parklane Plowden

Leading Silks

Simon Goldberg KC – Trinity Chambers 'Simon is an extremely experienced barrister who effortlessly puts clients at ease. His advocacy and cross examination skills are outstanding.'

Leading Juniors

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Stephen Fletcher – Dere Street Barristers ‘Stephen is a highly effective cross-examiner. He is a master at controlling hearings and keeping judges focused on the issues at hand.’
Margaret Griffin – Hailsham Chambers 'A first-rate, serene advocate, who sees angles where others do not.'
Sarah Harrison – Parklane Plowden 'Sarah's advocacy skills are simply excellent. She makes clear, concise and compelling submissions and often leads the judge to her way of thinking.'
Marisa Lloyd – Parklane Plowden 'Marisa always goes the extra mile. She's great on her feet, communicates well with clients, and her opinions are very concise.'
Anna Metcalfe – Parklane Plowden 'An incredibly bright junior, and a strong and unflappable advocate.'
Nicola Phillipson – Parklane Plowden 'She is reflective, pragmatic and very responsive. She puts clients at ease but can also be robust when making points that need to be heard.'
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Dominic Crossley – Parklane Plowden
Matthew Crowe - Trinity Chambers
Chris Dunk – Enterprise Chambers ‘His all-round knowledge is superb.’
Duncan Heath – Enterprise Chambers ‘A tactically astute and well-polished junior. His advocacy is superb and judges and clients love him.’
Stephanie Jarron – Enterprise Chambers
Stuart Roberts – Parklane Plowden 'Stuart is a calming presence in conference with clients. He is reassuring in his advice and manner, and his advocacy is clear and robust.'
Cait Sweeney – Parklane Plowden 'Cait is an astute and persuasive advocate. She handles clients very well.'
Fiona Todd - Enterprise Chambers 'A very thorough junior with a logical approach.'

Rising Stars

Holly Challenger – Parklane Plowden 'Holly's advocacy is clear, focused and direct. Clients find her engaging.'

Chancery, probate, and tax in Regional Bar

Parklane Plowden


Viewed as the ‘strongest set for contentious probate in the North East’, Parklane Plowden’s team continues to handle a high volume of Chancery matters, including proprietary estoppel claims, Inheritance Act disputes and cases involving contested validity and rectification of wills. Anna Metcalfe is sought after for her expertise in handling trusts litigation, and the ‘technically excellent’ Sarah Harrison’s ‘tax and trusts expertise is exemplary‘. The ‘very efficient‘ Marisa Lloyd has an established track record in advising on contentious wills, trusts and probate matters, and is well known for her strength in assisting with claims brought under the 1975 Act. Nicola Phillipson’s workload includes advising on the replacement or removal of executors, intestacy, and issues pertaining to testamentary capacity and undue influence. The ‘very personable‘ Stuart Roberts is highly regarded for his experience in advising on TOLATA claims and disputes over the administration of estates. Holly Challenger is ‘very knowledgeable about the law relating to probate claims‘.

Referenzen

‘The Chancery clerks’ team of Stephen Render, Jodie Connor and Teri Croman work very closely together. Stephen Render in particular is an outstanding clerk who understands his instructing solicitors’ needs and provides an unparalleled level of service and responsiveness.’

‘Stephen Render is an excellent clerk and goes the extra mile.’

‘Jodie Connor is an excellent clerk – she is really responsive and helpful.’