KBG Chambers

19/01/2026

Samuel Knight, instructed by Glennie McKinley of DB Law, recently secured an order for an account of missed mortgage payments and rental profits in relation to two properties in Cornwall.
The proceedings, brought pursuant to TOLATA 1996, involved a former couple who jointly owned two properties in Cornwall.

Upon the breakdown of their relationship, the Claimant remained living in the family home and took on responsibility for the whole of its mortgage – providing a roof over the heads of the couple’s children whilst the Defendant contributed nothing to the maintenance or upkeep of the Property.

The Defendant, instead, took charge of the couple’s other Property (another former family home), letting it and turning a significant profit without ever accounting to the Claimant for her fair share.

After a full-day trial in Truro County Court, including significant cross-examination of both parties and lengthy submissions, Samuel was successful in securing an account for half of the mortgage payments missed by the Defendant, together with compound interest at varying rates set by the Learned Judge. This alone amounted to over £45,000.00 in compensation for the Claimant.

However, not being satisfied that this was sufficient to compensate his client for the Defendant’s wrongs, Samuel also pushed for and secured an order requiring the Defendant to account for rental profits in relation to the second property. This resulted in a further sum of over £3,000.00 being awarded to the Claimant.

Finally, Samuel’s sharp submissions on costs ensured that the Claimant won over £12,000.00 in legal fees – almost all of the costs claimed by his client.

Samuel continues to develop his specialist Civil practice, focusing on Land, TOLATA, and other Chancery matters. If you would like to instruct Samuel, please do not hesitate to contact Chambers’ Civil Clerks at civilclerks@kbgchambers.co.uk or by telephone on 01752 221551.

23/12/2025

All the members and clerks would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

08/12/2025

Last week Nigel Hall attended Ivybridge Community College and spoke to students about life at The Bar. This included a class workshop with some sixth form students.

KBG are keen to build relationships with local schools to provide students with information about being a barrister and the various paths you can take to become a barrister.

05/12/2025

KBG are hosting their annual Virtual Pupillage Open Evening.

Tuesday 6th January 2026, 7PM via TEAMS.

If you are seeking pupillage to commence in October 2026, why not join us to find out more about pupillage at KBG.

To book a place email our Practice Director, Colin Palmer, on colin@kbgchambers.co.uk

02/12/2025

All the members and clerks would like to congratulate Melina Mukherjee and Rhys Tanner as they are on their feet from today after commencing their 2nd six.

Melina and Rhys have both undertaken a criminal law pupillage and are able to accept instructions for defence or prosecution cases.

Please contact the criminal clerks on criminalclerks@kbgchambers.co.uk for more information.

02/12/2025

Charlotte Davies represents Devon & Cornwall Police at jury inquest into Plymouth fi****ms incident

Charlotte Davies (2007) represented the Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police at a 5-day jury inquest into the death of a man who took his own life following an exchange of fire with armed police at a property in Whitleigh, Plymouth, in 2021. The inquest took place before the Senior Coroner for Devon, Plymouth & Torbay, Philip Spinney, and was heard at Exeter Coroners' Court.

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Charlotte Davies (2007) represented the Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police at a 5-day jury inquest into the death...

02/12/2025

We are looking for a new Assistant Criminal Clerk. More details on the role can be found here -

KBG Chambers

01/12/2025

Our pupils Jonathan Davies and Imogen Ryan attended their first Advocacy Weekend run by the Western Circuit in Bristol Crown Courts over the weekend. This is compulsory training for all pupils, but it allows them to gain essential practice in drafting skeleton arguments, making applications, examination in chief, cross examination and final submissions. All of this while being coached and encouraged by leading barristers, silks, and judges from across the region.

Both our pupils have said they had an amazing time on the weekend and that the training was invaluable. Not only was it hard work, but the pupils get a chance to network with other pupils across the Western Circuit to compare notes, and build life-long friendships and working relationships. They also both enjoyed a rare opportunity (as family pupils) to dress up in court attire for the weekend

27/11/2025

Barrister Abbie Leigh attended Plymstock School Sixth Form to mentor students and discuss her career journey as well as prepare the students for their Bar Mock Trial Competition with Young Citizens.

Abbie was impressed with their knowledge and advocacy and as always enjoyed speaking to students about their journeys and giving advice.

KBG understands how important it is to support students in all stages of their education. Our mini-pupillage window is now open for 2026. The application window is from 1 September 2025 and closes soon on 19 December 2025. Please see our website for more details.

26/11/2025

Our pupillage advert has now gone live on the pupillage gateway. We are looking for 2 pupils to start pupillage in October 2026.

https://vacancies.pupillagegateway.com/jobs/job/KBG-Chambers-12-Months-October-2026/1262

KBG continue to recognise that investing in our pupils is an investment in our future. We recognise that our continued success depends upon us recruiting people of the highest calibre and we believe this comes from aspiring barristers.

You can find out more about pupillage by clicking on our designated website page - https://www.kbgchambers.co.uk/pupillage/

Join our barristers' chambers for tailored pupillage in civil, criminal & family law across the South West.

24/11/2025

KBG Chambers are pleased to announce that Christian Gape has today joined Chambers.

Christian is an established Family Finance barrister, who specialises in financial remedies cases. Christian is regularly instructed on high value and complex cases involving family inheritance, farms, businesses and pensions. He has a particular interest in cases involving TOLATA.

Jonathon Bosanko, Head of Chambers, “I am delighted that Christian has joined KBG Chambers, bringing his extensive knowledge and experience that will strengthen and enhance the ability of chambers to provide representation to those involved in Family Finance proceedings.”

Colin Palmer, Practice Director, “We are very pleased to welcome Christian to KBG Chambers. He has a strong practice that is a natural addition to and complements our existing expertise. We look forward to supporting Christian as he establishes himself as an integral member of Chambers."

If you would like to instruct Christian, from Monday 24th November 2025 onwards, please contact one of our family clerks on familyclerks@kbgchambers.co.uk

24/11/2025

Congratulations to our very own Abigail Leigh, pictured right, who won the Cornwall Junior Lawyers Barrister of the year award last night.

As always we are proud to sponsor the awards, encouraging and supporting the young lawyers in Cornwall.

After successfully completing pupillage at KBG Chambers in Family & Civil Law, Abigail became a tenant in January 2025. She takes instructions in all matters of Family & Civil Law.