Chris Bryden#617

Chris Bryden

Chris was called to the Bar in 2003 and since that time has built a busy practice across a range of areas, with an emphasis on Chancery practice. He enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his knowledge and expertise in each area. He appears regularly in the County Court, Family Court and the High Court as well as various specialist Tribunals, and has been involved in cases up to and including the Supreme Court. He regularly is instructed at Appellate level. He has extensive and wide-ranging experience particularly in the areas of wills, probate and inheritance disputes; property including adverse possession, boundary disputes and issues arising out of trusts of land; company and commercial work and financial remedies. Chris is head of the Family Group and head of the Property Team at 4KBW.

Chris is the author of numerous articles in publications such as the New Law Journal, Counsel and Family Law, amongst many other titles, and is the co-author of Social Media in the Workplace: A Handbook (2015, Jordan Publishing).
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On the first day of a finding of fact hearing in family proceedings, the judge was ill and the hearing
On the first day of a finding of fact hearing in family proceedings, the judge was ill and the hearing
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This Q&A considers whether a claim may be made for compensation where a hearing is adjourned on the court's own volition.

On the sale of a property which has the benefit of an easement, is it possible to prevent the benefit of
On the sale of a property which has the benefit of an easement, is it possible to prevent the benefit of
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This Q&A considers whether it is possible to prevent the benefit of an easement from passing to a buyer on the sale of a property.

On whom should a notice under section 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
On whom should a notice under section 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
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This Q&A considers who a notice under section 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 should be served and if there is a need to serve a copy on the qualifying tenants as well as the landlord.

Once section of the Local Government Act 1972 has been complied with, is there a time limit in which the
Once section of the Local Government Act 1972 has been complied with, is there a time limit in which the
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This Q&A considers whether there is a time limit in which a disposal of land should take place once LGA 1972, s 123 has been complied with.

One party to financial proceedings made an offer to settle which was rejected by the other party and the
One party to financial proceedings made an offer to settle which was rejected by the other party and the
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This Q&A considers whether an offer that was rejected can be revived under CPR 36.

One spouse is the sole owner of the matrimonial home. The other spouse has registered a home rights
One spouse is the sole owner of the matrimonial home. The other spouse has registered a home rights
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This Q&A considers if a non-owning spouse who has a home rights notice against them can return to the property, or whether they need to obtain an occupation order and the leave of the court to re-enter.

Our client was adopted in/around 1945. In 1985, they applied to obtain evidence of adoption but was
Our client was adopted in/around 1945. In 1985, they applied to obtain evidence of adoption but was
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This Q&A outlines the relevant procedure for making an application to the court to obtain evidence of an adoption in order to obtain Grant of Letters of Administration.

Our firm has received a Larke v Nugus letter re an estate where we are not executors nor are instructed.
Our firm has received a Larke v Nugus letter re an estate where we are not executors nor are instructed.
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This Q&A considers the guidance on Larke v Nugus and duties of confidentiality.

Over ten years ago, provision was made by an undertaking within a financial order for the paying party to
Over ten years ago, provision was made by an undertaking within a financial order for the paying party to
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This Q&A considers the position where an undertaking to pay child maintenance was given and the child, having left education and started employment, later decides to attend university.

Party A has an easement to drain into a septic tank on Party B's land. Party B wishes to develop that
Party A has an easement to drain into a septic tank on Party B's land. Party B wishes to develop that
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This Q&A considers the common law remedies available to Party A where Party A has an easement to drain into a septic tank on Party B's land. Party B wishes to develop that land and so sets about unilaterally installing a new septic tank for Party A to drain into. Party B disconnects Party A from the current septic tank and Party A has nowhere to drain.

Party A is conducting settlement negotiations with Party B and Party C separately in relation to a
Party A is conducting settlement negotiations with Party B and Party C separately in relation to a
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This Q&A considers whether, where a party is conducting settlement negotiations with two other parties separately in relation to a professional negligence case, the party conducting the negotiations has to inform either party if a settlement agreement is concluded with the other, and what the position would be if proceedings had already been commenced.

Party A obtained advice from an accountant eight years ago. The accountant did not explain the tax
Party A obtained advice from an accountant eight years ago. The accountant did not explain the tax
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This Q&A considers potential causes of action and limitation issues related to accountancy advice.

Pending the outcome of proceedings under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and
Pending the outcome of proceedings under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and
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This Q&A considers rights of occupation while proceedings are pending under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989.

Prior to the exchange of contracts, a developer agreed in correspondence marked ‘subject to contract’ to
Prior to the exchange of contracts, a developer agreed in correspondence marked ‘subject to contract’ to
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This Q&A considers whether all terms have to be included in a contract for sale, and whether it is possible to bring an action against the a party on the basis that a collateral contract arose from the circumstances.

Properties used for government purposes are considered within business use under section 56(3) of the
Properties used for government purposes are considered within business use under section 56(3) of the
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This Q&A considers whether a lease which is used as an office for policing reasons, but which is not open to the public, would fall within section 56(3) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and therefore fall under the definition of business.

Pursuant to CPR 40.6 and PD 40B paragraph 3.3, is it a requirement to file an application notice (N244)
Pursuant to CPR 40.6 and PD 40B paragraph 3.3, is it a requirement to file an application notice (N244)
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This Q&A considers whether it is a requirement to file an application notice (N244) with consent orders pursuant to CPR 40.6 and PD 40B para 3.3.

Pursuant to William Hill v Willen Key (1964) 108 Sol Jo 482, unless there is express agreement, rent
Pursuant to William Hill v Willen Key (1964) 108 Sol Jo 482, unless there is express agreement, rent
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This Q&A considers whether a tenant can be entitled to repayment of sums paid in advance in respect of the period post-completion of surrender.

Practice Areas

Panels

  • Contributing Author
  • Q&A Panel

Qualified Year

  • 2003

Experience

  • 2 Gray’s Inn Square (2005 - 2009)

Membership

  • Family Law Bar Association
  • Property Bar Association
  • Society of Construction Lawyers
  • Public Access Bar Association (Vice-Chairman and Treasurer)
  • Visiting Fellow, University of Bedfordshire (2011 - )
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

Qualifications

  • MA (Oxon) (2002)
  • LLM (2004)

Education

  • Magdalen College, University of Oxford (1999-2002)
  • BPP Law School (2002-2003)
  • University College London (2003-2004)

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