Justin is instructed by businesses and individuals in a wide-range of contractual disputes across a number of industries. He provides advice as well as representation in court. He frequently appears in the High Court in the Chancery Division and the Commercial Court at trial and for interim applications in domestic matters and matters with an international element. Justin often acts in matters that are legally or factually complex, of high value, urgent or sensitive.
His expertise includes:
- Contractual interpretation
- Agents
- Commission
- Misrepresentation
- Share purchase agreements
- Consultancy contracts
- Joint venture agreements
- Exclusion terms
- Unfair terms
- Mistake
- Business sale agreements
- Breach of confidence and data protection
- Restraint of trade
- Sale of goods
- Carriage of goods
- Cryptocurrency
- Restitution
- Commercial trusts
- Factoring agreements
- Conflict of laws and jurisdiction
- Call-off contracts
- Guarantees and indemnities
- Rescission
- Rectification
- Interim remedies: security for costs, injunctions & freezing orders etc.
My approach
Justin is approachable and straightforward. In addition to providing clear advice and effective court representations, he is commercially and tactically astute. I am happy to meet you in Chambers in London or other locations convenient to you, or via videoconference, and have clients throughout England and beyond.
My work
Justin was called to the Bar and has always practiced in commercial and chancery law, specialising in commercial litigation, company and partnership and insolvency law. Justin has acted for a range of businesses, from SMEs to national and international firms and statutory undertakers, in a number of industries including technology, hospitality, professional services, logistics, recruitment, sports, telecommunications, property companies, media, and agriculture.
About me
Justin is a barrister specialising in commercial litigation, company and partnership, and insolvency law. He has been recommended in the Legal 500 within his areas of practice for several years. He is a member of New Square Chambers in Lincoln's Inn, London, one of the leading sets of Chambers for commercial and chancery work.
What my clients say
“Justin has an exceptionally analytical brain, is good in persuading judges, and provides comprehensive advice.” (Legal 500, 2024)
“Justin is sensible and frank with the facts. He is very approachable and provides clear, meaningful advice.” (Legal 500, 2022)
“Justin is extremely efficient and professional. Pleadings are meticulous, accurate and succinct where required. He provides sound legal advice.” (Legal 500, 2022)
“Justin is approachable, thorough and prompt. He has a meticulous eye.” (Legal 500, 2022)
“A rising star for commercial work.” (Legal 500, 2021)
“A leading junior for commercial work" (Legal 500, 2021)
"Rising star for commercial work" (Legal 500, 2020)
"Excellent in both an advisory and advocacy role and always approachable and prepared to go the extra mile to get the job done.” Solicitor
“Incredibly insightful and experienced for his year of call.” Solicitor
“His advice is crisp and to the point, ideal to passing to the client”. Solicitor
“Friendly and approachable, courteous, respectful of our questions and concerns. Tuned in quickly to the essence of our queries and sensitive in the way you presented your advice for our consumption.” Lay client
“Succinct and on-the-nail…helping us to stay clear on complex points.” Lay client
“Justin went over and above and beyond what I ever considered possible.” Lay client
Professional & academic
MA University College London
BA (Hons) 1st Class, University College London
GDL, City Law School, City University
BPTC, BPP Law School
Bedingfield Scholar, The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn
COMBAR
Chancery Bar Association
