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39 Essex Chambers is a leading set based in London, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Our barristers offer a depth of expertise in a range of specialist sectors and practice areas.
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Testamentary Capacity: Time for a change?
Falk J has recently handed down her decision in Clitheroe v Bond [2021] EWHC 1102 (Ch), which raises fundamental questions regarding testamentary capacity, and in particular whether the Banks v Goodfellow test should be replaced by the test in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, as well as clarifying the test for insane delusions and the role of fixed false beliefs.
In this webinar, chaired by Sir James Munby, former President of the Family Division and of the Court of Protection, you will hear from:
Penelope Reed QC – 5 Stone Buildings
Vikram Sachdeva QC – 39 Essex Chambers
Victoria Butler-Cole QC – 39 Essex Chambers
Nicola Bushby – Irwin Mitchell LLP
Alex Ruck Keene – 39 Essex Chambers
Jack Anderson – 39 Essex Chambers
Ruth Hughes – 5 Stone Buildings
Date and Time
Monday 17th May, 6pm – 7.30pm
Webinar Recording:
Click HERE to watch
Webinar Materials:
Presentation by Alex Ruck Keene, click HERE to view
Paper by Alex Ruck Keene, click HERE to view
PLEASE NOTE: This webinar is hosted by Zoom. Please visit the Zoom website for their Terms & Conditions.
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