High Net Worth Litigation
Experience in representing and advising High Net Worth clients in a range of commercial litigation.
Fraser Chambers provides the full range of litigation services for High Net Worth individuals. Fraser Chambers appreciates that many High Net Worth individuals have complex disputes, covering many jurisdictions and welcome clear advice about the best litigation strategy to be adopted.
A dispute may involve a freezing order (potentially worldwide) which requires careful advice as to the scope of the freezing order and permissible exceptions to spending allowed by the freezing order.
Breach of court orders is particularly serious where the court order is endorsed with a penal notice, as this carries exposure to an application for committal to prison for contempt of court.
High Net Worth clients may also decide to bring private prosecutions where criminal conduct has occurred, rather than pursue claims in civil courts. Although there is a higher standard of proof, there are many advantages to private prosecutions, including that proceedings are commonly faster and there is a greater measure of protection from paying the Defendant’s legal costs and recovering legal costs, even if the prosecution is unsuccessful.
When assets have been seized, challenges frequently need to be brought using trust principles and public law challenges to public authorities.
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Recent High Net Worth Litigation Cases
London property dispute in court
Dr Anton van Dellen represents a Defendant in a claim concerning a property in London. The hearing was conducted remotely. The case concerns payment of a sum to a mortgage company by the Claimant who claims subrogation. Anton was instructed by Goldfield Solicitors.
Property dispute in High Court
Dr Anton van Dellen represented the legal owners of a property in London in a High Court hearing. The property in question is the subject of an agreement from 25 years ago which the legal owners say is void as it breaches the perpetuity rule. Anton was instructed by [...]
Hearing in Nightingale Court
Dr Anton van Dellen represented the Applicant in a private hearing in a Nightingale Court at Petty France in London. Each party was limited to one legal representative. Social distancing was maintained at all times. Thanks to all the Court and security staff for all their hard work to ensure [...]
Recent High Net Worth Litigation News
Fraser Chambers at remote Bar Council Pupillage Fair
Fraser Chambers ran a stand at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair which, for the first time, was held remotely . Because it was held remotely, potential applicants for pupillage from across England and Wales could attend without the expense and inconvenience of having to travel to London. There were some interesting [...]
Plans for a new legal centre for London unveiled
The development, in Fleet Street and Salisbury Square, will accommodate new Crown, civil and magistrates’ courts. The plans are subject to a public consultation by the City of London Corporation. The building will contain 18 courtrooms over nine storeys. Law Society Gazette
Sir Geoffrey Vos next Master of the Rolls
Sir Geoffrey Vos has been appointed as the next Master of the Rolls. Sir Geoffrey, who is currently Chancellor of the High Court, will take over from Sir Terence Etherton on 11 January 2021, following the latter’s retirement. Dr Anton van Dellen sits as the Bar Council's observer on [...]
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