Constance McDonnell KC and Anneliese Mondschein write for PS

In this article for PS, the Law Society’s Private Client Section magazine, Constance McDonnell KC and Anneliese Mondschein consider how filming can be used to provide evidence in will planning and disputes.

As Constance and Anneliese argue, many of us are armed with miniature film studios in the form of smartphone cameras in our pockets. As technology advances, it is worth exploring how private client practitioners can adapt their practices. One area where this technology could be beneficial is the recording of will signings.

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The piece was first published with 'PS' Magazine, the Law Society’s Private Client Section magazine.

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Constance McDonnell KC

Call: 2000
Silk: 2019

Since joining chambers in 2024 on the successful completion of pupillage, Anneliese has enjoyed acting led and as sole counsel in matters both domestic and offshore. She has a particular interest in matters involving trusts, private clients, contracts and commercial arrangements, matrimonial finance, intellectual property, and art and cultural property.

Anneliese is identified as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Legal 500, and as ‘Up and Coming’ in Chambers & Partners’ High Net Worth Guide and UK Bar directories.

Well-publicised matters in which Anneliese has been involved include the Jersey Heritage Trust’s claim against artist Christopher Levine (led by Stephanie Wickenden, for the claimant), Ant and Dec’s successful application for a Norwich Pharmacal order against a respondent art dealer (led by Harry Martin, for the applicants), a trademark dispute arising out of a “Dragon’s Den” invention (led by Michael Edenborough), and the will validity dispute Leonard v Leonard [2024] EWHC 321(ChD) (as a pupil).

Prior to joining Chambers, Anneliese was a fine art specialist at international auction houses. She holds an MBA alongside her legal and undergraduate qualifications and is bilingual in French.