Barrister Profile

Called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn 1995.

Joined 42 Castle Street Chambers in 2000 which subsequently became Liverpool Civil Law.

John mainly acts for claimants in an extensive range of serious and life changing injuries arising from employers’ liability, public liability, road traffic accident, and product liability related claims. He is routinely instructed in head injury, complex orthopaedic injury, and pain syndrome related cases.

He also deals with claims involving:

  • Professional negligence
  • Serious injury
  • Clinical and dental negligence, including cosmetic surgery
  • Industrial disease – including deafness, vibration white finger, asbestos, and repetitive strain injuries
  • Social housing
  • Contractual disputes

Tactically astute, bringing a common-sense approach to cases with a strategic emphasis.

John is regularly instructed in cases that need a determined and incisive style. He is an approved pupil supervisor.