News & Events: Inheritance, Wills & Probate
Tara Lyons returns from parental leave
We are delighted to welcome back Tara Lyons following her recent parental leave. Tara Lyons is a highly regarded barrister specialising in financial remedies cases, schedule 1 and Tlata disputes and contentious probate and inheritance disputes. She represents a range of litigants and is instructed to appear in courts and tribunals at all levels up […]
MBL Seminar: Claims under the 1975 Act – Disputes, Pitfalls & Traps to Avoid
Speakers: Tara Lyons and Christopher Stead Date: 11 Oct 2024, 10:00 AM ‐ 4:30 PM Venue: London SRA Competency: B CPD: 5 hours Level: Intermediate: Requires some prior subject knowledge Introduction This new full day in-person course will provide comprehensive guidance on avoiding, limiting, managing, and resolving claims under the Inheritance (Provision for […]
MBL Seminar: Inheritance & Family Dependants – An Introduction to the 1975 Act
Speakers: Victoria Ellis and Oliver Foy Date: 20 Nov 2024, 9:30 AM ‐ 5:15 PM Venue: London SRA Competency: B CPD: 6 hours Level: Introduction: Requires no prior subject knowledge Introduction This full-day course is aimed at practitioners starting in this area or those wishing to refresh their knowledge of the essentials. It […]
MBL Seminar: Contentious Probate & Inheritance Disputes – A Guide to Their Efficient & Effective Resolution
Speakers: Mark Dubbery, Julian Reed, Christopher Stead Date: 25 Oct 2024, 9:30 AM ‐ 5:15 PM Venue: London SRA Competency: B CPD: 6 hours Level: Intermediate: Requires some prior subject knowledge Introduction An aging population, increasing property prices, and an increase in both the divorce rate and the creation of blended families provide […]
Annual Inheritance Law Seminar 2024
Pump Court Chambers Inheritance, Wills and Probate team, in partnership with the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and Blake Morgan, are pleased to invite you to our Annual Inheritance Law Seminar. The speakers will review notable recent decisions and provide practical analysis and advice designed to give an up to date overview of all key issues […]
Sam Hadgraft joins Pump Court’s Civil Clerking Team
We are delighted to announce that Sam Hadgraft has joined chambers as Third Junior Civil Clerk. Sam is a highly efficient clerk, adept at navigating fast paced and challenging environments. He is eager to learn and demonstrates a strong aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and precision. His responsibilities encompass the fair allocation of […]
Tim Broom joins Pump Court as Second Junior Civil Clerk
We are delighted to welcome Tim Broom, who joins our civil clerking team. As the Second Junior Civil Clerk, Tim plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of chambers and is responsible for diary and practice management across all civil areas, with a special emphasis on the regulatory team. His duties include the fair […]
Pump Court Chambers is expanding
Pump Court Chambers is a barristers’ chambers fit for the modern business world and is recognised as a leading set in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 UK Bar guides. Following a period of recent expansion and due to a significant increase in work, Pump Court Chambers invites applications from practitioners of all […]
James Wackett joins Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is very pleased to announce that James Wackett has joined chambers as Senior Civil Clerk. James will lead the Civil Clerking team and will ultimately be responsible for the strategic planning, development and growth of all civil practices across chambers. James has gained over 20 years’ experience in the legal industry, working […]
Introducing The Civil Law Podcast from Pump Court Chambers, a new podcast covering topics of interest from across the civil jurisdiction
In this first episode, the regular hosts, Timothy Salisbury, Louisa Simpson, and Chris Stead, discuss three significant recent cases in the civil law sphere: Majid Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP Zoo [2023] EWHC 2159 (KB) – on illegality defences in credit hire claims; R (on the application of ASLEF and ors) v Secretary of […]
Annual Winchester Inheritance Law Seminar 2023
Pump Court Chambers Inheritance, Wills and Probate team and Solicitors for the Elderly South Central are pleased to invite you to our Annual Winchester Inheritance Law Seminar. Our barristers will review notable recent decisions and provide practical analysis and advice designed to give an up to date overview of all key issues in this area. […]
Shona Love, Alex McHugh and Annabel Hazlitt to join Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Shona Love, Alex McHugh and Annabel Hazlitt have all accepted offers of tenancy and will join chambers in October, following the successful completion of their respective pupillages. Shona Love accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ practice. Before coming to the Bar, Shona spent several years as […]
