Author Archives: Christopher Wilsher

Collyer Bristow promotes two to Partner in latest promotion round

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Christopher Wilsher

Collyer Bristow has announced the promotion of Charles Avens and Charlie Fowler to Partner, both in the firm’s Private Wealth department. Charles joined the firm last year as Head of Immigration and will continue in this capacity as a Partner. …

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Collyer Bristow wins ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at CityWealth Magic Circle Awards

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Christopher Wilsher

Collyer Bristow is delighted to have been awarded Bronze in the ‘Law Firm of the Year’ category at this year’s CityWealth Magic Circle Awards. The CityWealth Magic Circle Awards, which have been running for nearly two decades, are a key …

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Spouse of a high value bankrupt defending a claim

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Christopher Wilsher

Acting for the wealthy spouse of a high value bankrupt defending a claim made by the trustee in bankruptcy.  The matter involved defending a claim that there had been a transaction defrauding creditors following an alleged transfer at an undervalue …

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High-profile foreign national bankruptcy & IVA

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Christopher Wilsher

Acting for a high-profile foreign national who resides and was made bankrupt in England. We have advised on his bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement.

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Trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Christopher Wilsher

Acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national made bankrupt in England. The case raises cross-border issues as the bankrupt’s business activities were largely conducted abroad, in particular in Africa and the Middle East.

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Trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Omani national

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Christopher Wilsher

Acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Omani national made bankrupt in England. Assets are being pursued in two foreign jurisdictions.

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Royal Mail cybersecurity incident a reminder of the international reach of the UK GDPR

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Christopher Wilsher

Royal Mail (part of International Distributions Services Plc)  announced yesterday afternoon that a cybersecurity incident had caused ‘severe disruption’ to its international export services, leaving it incapable of despatching items to destinations outside of the United Kingdom. According to BBC …

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Festive season opening

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Christopher Wilsher

We are open as usual up to and including Friday 23 December and, after the festive period, we will reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2023. On behalf of everyone at Collyer Bristow we wish you an enjoyable festive season and …

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COURT OF APPEAL JUDGMENT BRINGS LANDMARK HICBC CHILD BENEFIT CASE TO A SUCCESSFUL CLOSE

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Christopher Wilsher

The Court of Appeal (Lords Justices Newey, Baker, and Arnold) has today handed down its judgment in HMRC’s appeal in the leading HICBC case (HMRC -v- Wilkes). The Court unanimously rejected every one of HMRC’s arguments, and upheld the Upper …

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Collyer Bristow has moved

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Christopher Wilsher

After 250 years in Holborn, followed by a temporary stop in Knightsbridge, we are delighted to announce the opening of our new offices in the heart of the City of London. Our address for all correspondence, and for service, is: …

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