Josephine was called to the Bar in 1984 and now predominantly practices in Credit Hire and Personal Injury matters on behalf of Claimants and Defendants, amongst other areas of Civil Litigation.
Josephine also has a developed interest an experience in residential development and planning law at a local authority level, she accepts instructions from affected parties and groups addressing planning committees and dealing with residential and commercial planning issues; and advises and drafts applications for Judicial Review and Planning Appeals.
Civil Litigation
Josephine has a particular expertise in cases involving Credit Hire, representing both claimants and defendants throughout the county courts on Credit Hire Fast Track matters.
She has experience in drafting, advisory work and conferences, as well as, carrying out training sessions for firms, insurers and Credit Hire organisations.
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
Jo has extensive experience as a civil law practitioner representing both claimants and defendants and is regularly instructed in fast and multi-track claims, appeals and test cases. She has experience in drafting, advisory work and conferences and carries out training sessions for firms, insurers and CHO's on instructions from solicitors.
With a busy practice she represents clients in personal injury, credit hire, rta's/fraud cases and has wide experience of Occupiers Liability Act litigation, Employer's liability claims, CICA, Package Tour Regulation Claims and Consumer Law representing both Claimants and Defendants at hearings. Jo advises in writing on liability, quantum, evidence, settlement, and costs issues.
Business and Property Group
Jo has experience and expertise in planning law after developed an interest in residential development and planning law at local authority level. She currently undertakes work for affected parties and groups addressing planning committees dealing with residential and planning issues; and advises on draft applications for judicial review and planning appeals.
She has experience of cohabitee dispute resolution and hearings with a particular interest in the recovery of assets following separation.
Public Access
Josephine accepts Civil and Commercial law instructions on a Direct Access basis for appropriate cases. Please refer to the below pricing range for their services; this is subject to case type, complexity and seniority or experience of the barrister. Accurate quotes will be provided prior to commencement of the work involved.
Civil Legal Services
Small Claims: £500 - £750 + VAT
Fast Track Trial: £650 - £2250 + VAT
Multi Track (Day One): £2,000 - £5,000 + VAT (Additional Days): £1,000 - £2,000 + VAT
Advice & Preparation (Hourly): £150 - £300 + VAT
Commercial & Chancery Legal Services
Conference (Hourly): £200 - £400 + VAT
Small Claims: £500 - £1,200 + VAT
Fast Track Trial: £750 - £3,000 + VAT
Multi Track (Day One): £2,500 - £7,500 + VAT (Additional Days): £1,000 - £3,000 + VAT
Advice & Preparation (Hourly): £150 - £300 + VAT
*These price ranges are for local courts, other courts will incur a travel charge and overnight charge if applicable.*
Civil Litigation and Costs
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