Chris Williams

Professional support lawyer in the trust and succession disputes team at Withers LLP

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

Chris Williams discusses a court’s approach to a 1975 Act claim

The wills of Beryl Parsonage illustrate the meaning of want of knowledge and approval, writes Chris Williams

Chris Williams provides an update on the evidence & standard of proof required to gauge mental capacity

Henrietta Mason & Chris Williams report on two intriguing recent cases involving undue influence & excessive costs

Mussell v Patience makes it clear that litigation costs principles differ from estate costs principles, as Chris Williams & Henrietta Mason explain

Lessons in undue influence & beneficial interests. An update from the courts by Henrietta Mason, Harriet Gibson & Chris Williams

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NEWS

Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims