Posts by Athena Codex
Alex Troup KC speaking at The Chancery Bar Association Conference in the BVI
Alex Troup KC will be speaking at The Chancery Bar Association2nd BVI Conference on Thursday 26th February 2026 at the BVI International Arbitration Centre Alex will be speaking on “Developments in mental capacity in the context of probate and companies (with a bit of undue influence thrown in for good measure)” with Marcus Croskell from…
Read MoreAlex Troup KC to speak at STEP CPD masterclass series on mental capacity
Alex Troup KC will be one of the speakers for the STEP CPD Masterclass series which takes place throughout January and February 2025 where he will provide an update on mental capacity. Alex will be looking at how managing mental capacity remains a significant challenge in legal practice and will provide a comprehensive update of…
Read MoreMeasured duty of care
St John’s Chambers Real Estate team have created a compelling channel for property lawyers which will provide news, insights, and some personality to complex legal cases. Our podcasts will convey thought leadership throughout our episodes as well as simplify and discuss implications of key cases in property law. We will also aim to save solicitors…
Read MoreTrusts of land: What justifies the award of occupation rent?
John Sharples acted for the successful respondents to the appeal and at first instance in Ali v Khatib [2022]. Ali illustrates the importance of properly analysing the nature of the occupying beneficiary’s interest at the outset and seeking the proper relief on behalf of the proper claimant for the correct amount. In this article, published…
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