Private Wealth, Probate And Tax

Leading Silks

Richard Chapman KC – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘A silk with strong analytical skills.’

Leading Juniors

Charlotte Brown – Northgate Tax Chambers

Fay Collinson – Kings Chambers ‘Fay is truly exceptional. She approaches every case with fearless confidence, supported by meticulous preparation.’

Tom Gosling – 23ES ‘Tom’s written work is considered and persuasive, and his advocacy is robust and sensible. He is a very fine Chancery litigator.’

Andrew Clark – Nine Chambers

Rupert Davies – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘An excellent advocate and a great communicator with clients, especially when giving hard advice.’

Matthew Hall – Kings Chambers ‘His advice is concise and practical.’

Christopher McNall – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘An extremely personable junior.’

Jennifer Newstead-Taylor – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Jennifer is a cogent advocate, with a keen eye for detail.’

Scott Redpath – Exchange Chambers

George Rowell – Exchange Chambers

Jonathan Smith – 23ES ‘He is extremely knowledgeable, works well with his instructing solicitor, and keeps a cool head. An effective negotiator and advocate.’

Jac Armstrong – Hundred Court Chambers ‘Jac approaches disputes with calmness and authority. He articulates his position superbly, without hyperbole and theatrics.’

Nigel Clayton – Kings Chambers

Nathan Goldstein – 18 St John Street Chambers

David Green – Hundred Court Chambers ‘An incisive and extremely erudite barrister.’

Richard Lander – Kings Chambers ‘Richard is straight-talking – a barrister who tells it like it is. He is very good with clients.’

Sarah Lawrenson – Kings Chambers ‘Sarah is excellent with clients; she can adapt her style to suit the client’s needs. She is very knowledgeable in this area and an exceptional advocate.’

Richard Oughton – Cobden House Chambers

John Waiting – Exchange Chambers

Rising Stars

Andrew Rauer – Parklane Plowden ‘A concise and capable advocate.’

Private wealth, probate and tax in Regional Bar

Tier 1 sets

18 St John Street Chambers

At 18 St John Street, tax cases remain a prominent area of instruction for the team, however the group has also seen an uptick in cases involving Inheritance Act matters. Rupert Davies is ‘an accomplished advocate with sound judgement and a real sense of identifying the crucial points in a case’ and extensive expertise in handling tax disputes. Jennifer Newstead-Taylor also has a considerable tax practice, and is often instructed in cases involving allegations of MTIC fraud. In addition, Richard Chapman KC is well-versed in representing taxpayers in complex tax litigation. Andrew Rauer left the set in July 2026.

Kings Chambers

The team at Kings Chambers is very highly regarded for its expertise in handling a wide range of probate claims. Fay Collinson ‘stands out as being among the very best at the Bar in probate matters; her depth of knowledge in this area, combined with her careful preparation and assured advocacy, marks her out’. Sarah Lawrenson is sought after for her solid track record in advising on Inheritance Act claims, will construction and validity disputes, and cases involving allegations of undue influence and issues of testamentary capacity.

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