St John’s Chambers is delighted to announce that Abha Pandya has joined our newly renamed Business & Property Team, strengthening Chambers specialist offering in contentious trusts and probate, professional negligence and court of protection.

Abha brings more than 20 years’ experience in civil litigation, having developed a particular specialism in contentious trusts and probate. Prior to joining Chambers, she held senior private practice roles including Head of Private Client and Head of Contentious Trusts and Probate at a Top 100 law firm.

Her practice encompasses a broad range of complex disputes, including contentious probate and trust matters, Inheritance Act claims, professional negligence, property disputes and claims concerning beneficial interests in land under TOLATA. She regularly advises on the merits of claims and defences, drafts complex pleadings and witness evidence, and represents clients at directions hearings, trials and mediations.

“I am delighted to be joining St John’s Chambers and returning to practice in the South West. St John’s has an excellent reputation and a genuinely collegiate culture, which made it a very appealing place to continue developing my practice. I look forward to working with colleagues across the Business & Property team and reconnecting with clients and solicitors in the region”

Abha Pandya

Abha’s arrival further enhances the depth of expertise within St John’s Business & Property Team and complements Chambers’ established strengths across Wills & Trusts, Professional Negligence and Real Estate.

Abha is a fantastic addition to our Business & Property Team. Her depth of experience in contentious trusts and probate, together with her wider expertise across professional negligence, property and Court of Protection matters, will further strengthen our offering to clients and solicitors. We are delighted to welcome her to St John’s Chambers and look forward to working with her as she develops her practice with us.”

Christopher Jones, Head of Business and Property Team

Abha is now available to accept instructions, please contact her clerks Rob Bocock or Paul Bennett.