Richard Dew

Ten Old Square

Richard Dew's practice is focussed on Wills, Estates and Trusts and related professional negligence. His practice is predominantly litigation, and he is frequently involved in large and complex claims. He also advises and represents in Court of Protection matters and provides expert advice in respect of tax and tax planning (principally capital taxation). Chambers and Partners describe him as a “’superb junior,’ who combines strong academic credentials … with a flair for litigation and ADR”.

He is a member of STEP and ACTAPS. He has experience at all levels of litigation (with two recent cases in the Court of Appeal) and considerable experience in the conduct of mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

Richard is an editor of Tolley's Inheritance Tax Planning and the Trusts and Estate Practitioner's Guide to Mental Capacity. He is a contributor to the recent book on International Trusts Disputes.

Richard lectures regularly on chancery and private client matters. Recent lectures topics include "setting aside trusts" (including fraud, mistake and rectification) and "Insolvent Estates".

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Family provision claims—calculating the award

Practice Notes

This Practice Note sets out the factors that the court will take into account in calculating an award under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and the types of orders that it can make.

Private Client

Family provision claims—settlement and taxation

Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers how the taxation of estates is affected by the compromise of claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (I(PFD)A 1975). It looks at common techniques for mitigating or avoiding taxation when compromising claims.

Private Client

Family provision claims—settlement and welfare benefits

Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers how welfare benefits and tax credits may be affected by the compromise of claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (I(PFD)A 1975) and it looks at common techniques for mitigating or avoiding this.

Private Client

Probate actions—the role of personal representatives

Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the role of personal representatives when there is a probate dispute. It considers the issue, the risks of defending or bringing a probate action and the roles and responsibilities of a neutral personal representative.

Private Client

Proprietary estoppel—contentious trusts and estates

Practice Notes

This Practice Note sets out the requirements of a proprietary estoppel claim in the context of contentious trusts and estates. It goes on to consider remedies and procedural issues in bringing a claim.

Private Client

Does the Limitation Act 1980 apply to a claim for proprietary estoppel?

Q&A

This Q&A considers whether the Limitation Act 1980 applies to claims for proprietary estoppel.

Private Client