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Civil Fraud
John has particular experience and expertise in cases involving allegations of fraud and/or fundamental dishonesty. Acting primarily for defendants in this area, he has secured a number of findings of fundamental dishonesty for major insurer clients both after trial and following stand-alone applications. He has experience of cases involving the use of surveillance footage, telematics and other intelligence evidence as well as cases involving fabricated or induced accidents, often requiring detailed consideration of expert engineering evidence.
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Appointments & Memberships
Rugby Football Union Judicial Panel Member
Personal Injury Bar Association
Professional Negligence Bar Association
Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
South Eastern Circuit
Education & Qualifications
City of London University, Inns of Court School of Law, BVC
University of Bristol, LLB (Hons) Law
St Olave’s Grammar School, Orpington
Testimonials
“A solid, reliable and dependable barrister. Technically adept, well researched and thorough in his approach. Plain speaking and pragmatic in his advice… a pleasure to instruct and provides a quality of work and expertise that you can have every confidence in.”
Directory Quotes
John is ranked as a ‘Leading Junior’ in Personal Injury by Legal 500.
‘John is an exceptionally skilled and zealous advocate. He always shows forensic attention to the detail of every case whether that be in written advice or on his feet.’ Legal 500, 2024
Personal Interests
Having been a keen rugby player in his younger days, John’s sporting interests now principally involve attempting to travel long distances very slowly by means of swimming, cycling and running. This developed into completing an Ironman (in a respectable 11 hours 43 minutes). When time allows, he also enjoys playing golf and skiing.