Rose Fetherstonhaugh
Junior counsel

Rose Fetherstonhaugh

Call to Bar:2016

Chambers and Partner High Net Worth 2022

" A star in the making," who has "the ability and judgement of somebody far more senior than herself."

Rose is an up and coming junior with a busy chancery practice. She is ranked as “Up and Coming” in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2022 and as a “Rising Star” in Legal 500 2023. Rose has experience in traditional trusts litigation (both onshore and offshore), probate claims, Court of Protection litigation (property and affairs), family provision (in particular claims by spouses), and removal of trustees and executors. Recent and current cases include the trial of a high value proprietary estoppel claim, an application to remove a protector of a group of high value offshore family trusts, a substantial offshore trust restructuring, and an offshore dispute concerning the interpretation and validity of a will trust. Rose’s recent reported cases include Gladstone v White [2023] EWHC 329 (Ch) and Almond v Goff [2021] EWHC 1703 (Ch).

Rose graduated from Magdalen College, Oxford in 2014 with a First in Classics. While at Oxford, she was awarded the Roberts-Gawen special scholarship for her performance in Honour Moderations. Rose then went on to obtain a Distinction in the GDL and an Outstanding on the BPTC at City University, as well as being awarded the Peter Taylor scholarship, Inner Temple’s top award for the BPTC.

Rose welcomes instructions in all areas in which Chambers practises. Rose is also a qualified ADR Group civil and commercial mediator

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Legal 500 2024

"Rose is an expert in her field. She is highly knowledgeable, confident and adaptable. In terms of advocacy, she fights the corners for the clients in a clear articulate and persuasive matter"

Chambers and Partner 2024

"Rose is extremely intelligent and handles the legal complexities of a matter with ease, whilst also being a true team player. The quality of her work is exceptional."

Chambers and Partners 2024

"Rose is a go-to junior for traditional chancery disputes. She is extremely popular with clients and private client solicitors alike."

Chambers and Partners 2024

"She is a really excellent junior and a brilliant advocate. Her level of detail is excellent and she frequently identifies niche, yet genius, arguments that others have overlooked."

Legal 500 2023

‘Rose has an exceptional command of detail and an ability to distill key issues. She is responsive and calm under pressure. Her written advocacy is excellent.’

Chambers and Partner High Net Worth 2022

"star in the making," who has "the ability and judgement of somebody far more senior than herself."

Chambers and Partner High Net Worth 2022

"Rose is detailed, meticulous and concise in her advice. She is capable of dealing well with difficult individuals and issues and cutting to the core of the matter."

About Rose Fetherstonhaugh

Mediation

Rose is an accredited mediator through ADR Group

Education and Qualifications
  • BPTC, City University London: Outstanding
  • GDL, City University London: Distinction
  • BA Hons, Magdalen College Oxford, Classics: First Class
  • ADR Group accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator
Scholarships & Prizes
  • Stephen Seabrook prize (City University)
  • Peter Taylor scholarship (Inner Temple)
  • Exhibition award (Inner Temple)
  • Roberts-Gawen special scholarship (Magdalen College Oxford)
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