Direct Access Barrister

Max Campbell De Warrenne Thorowgood

Direct Access Barrister

Max Campbell De Warrenne Thorowgood

I specialise in disputes about property.

I was called to the bar in 1995 and have practised as barrister ever since.

I am a member of Field Court Chambers and you can view my chambers profile at https://fieldcourt.co.uk/barrister/max-thorowgood/

Since 2008 I have also worked part-time as a judge specialising Land Registration and Residential Property disputes.

I am ranked as a leading junior in Real Estate Litigation by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.






Area of Law

Chancery

The focus of my chancery practice is on: real property including, boundaries, rights of way, easements, mortgages, covenants, restrictions, unilateral notices etc; and probate and inheritance disputes.

I also deal with contractual disputes and insolvency.


Landlord and Tenant

I have extensive experience in relation to all matters falling within the jurisdiction of the Residential Property Division of the FTT, including: service charges, leasehold enfranchisement, RTM, and civil penalties imposed under Housing Act 2004.

I also advise commercial landlords and tenants.

Professional Negligence

Property transactions are frequently complex and mistakes inevitably occur. I advise my clients in relation to claims for compensation when they have been let down by their professional advisers.

Property

From the beginning of my practice as a barrister I have specialised in matters relating to real property: boundaries, rights of way, easements, mortgages, restrictions, unilateral notices covenants etc.

Since 2008 I have served also as a Deputy Adjudicator to the Land Registry and then as a fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal in both the Land Registration and Residential Property Divisions.

I also have extensive experience of co-ownership disputes and trusts.

Wills and Probate

From the beginning of my practice as a barrister in 1995 I have specialised in matters relating to Wills and Probate. My experience includes challenges to wills on grounds of; forgery, want of knowledge and approval, undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity.

I have also acted for client in relation to claim under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

I am currently representing a claimant seeking the provision of DNA samples with a view to proving that he is the son of a wealthy deceased.

What sort of work do I do?

My training was in chancery disputes: real property, wills, trusts, probate, contracts, insolvency etc and I still practise across that broad field although I have gradually come to specialise more in property and probate disputes.

Who do I work for?

I act for businesses and individuals: property developers, property owners, landlords, tenants, solicitors, surveyors, executors, trustees and beneficiaries.

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