Joe is developing his practice in professional negligence, clinical negligence and commercial litigation. He also accepts instructions in personal injury and regulatory and disciplinary cases. Joe frequently acts in fast-track trials, CCMCs and interlocutory applications, and has particular experience in credit hire disputes.
Additionally, Joe has a busy paper-based practice, drafting pleadings and providing written advice. In recent months, Joe has drafted pleadings in six-figure clinical negligence claims, solicitors’ and estate agents’ negligence claims, as well as in a variety of contractual disputes.
Before coming to the Bar, Joe spent two years working in the compliance department of a City-based corporate. This experience provided a valuable insight into the commercial realities of regulation and the law.
University of Law, BPTC LLM (Very Competent, Distinction) (2018-2019)
University of Bristol, LLB Law (Upper Second) (2013-2016)
University of Law, Opinion Writing Prize (2019)
University of Law, Advocacy Scholarship (2018)
Lincoln’s Inn, Lord Denning Scholarship (2018)
University of Bristol, Intervarsity Mooting Competition Winner (2016)
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