Justin is instructed by companies, directors and shareholders in respect of a wide-range of company law disputes. He provides advice, representation at court, and at mediation. He frequently appears in the Chancery Division of the High Court before Judges in the Insolvency and Companies Court at trial and for interim hearings. Justin often acts in matters that are legally or factually complex, of high value, urgent or sensitive.
His expertise includes:
- Auditors
- Director’s duties and fiduciary duties
- Boardroom disputes
- Deadlock
- Quasi-partnerships, traditional partnerships and LLPs
- Minority shareholder actions (unfair prejudice petitions, derivative actions, winding up on just and equitable grounds)
- Shareholder, partnership and LLP agreements
- Share schemes
- Share capital reduction
- Dissolution and winding up
- Restoration, bona vacantia, escheat and vesting orders
- Company & partnership property including leases and trusts
- Director disqualifications
- Jurisdiction and conflict of laws
- 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 individuals and 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
