Practice Overview
Joe studied law at Cardiff Law School, graduating with LL.B Hons in July 2006. Whilst at Cardiff University, Joe was elected as President of the Law Society and subsequently as President of the Students’ Union. In this role he was Chair of the Union's Trustees and a Company Director responsible for a turnover of over £8m and 500 employees. He also sat on the University's governing body.
Joe was called to the Bar in 2008 achieving a grade of Very Competent as well as a grade of Outstanding in advocacy.
Prior to joining Thirty Park Place, Joe worked as a litigator in top commercial law firms in Cardiff where he advised and representend clients in commercial litigation and employment. Joe also qualified as an accredited civil mediator.
Since becoming a tenant at Thirty Park Place, Joe has quickly established himself in the following practice areas:
Commercial/Company
Joe appears in County Court and High Court actions on both the fast-track and multi-track:
• Contractual disputes
• Building disputes
• Sale and supply of goods and services
• Mortgage Possession Actions
• Consumer Credit
• Credit Hire
• Enforcement of guarantees
• Landlord and Tenant
• Copyright and Trademarks
Employment
Joe regularly appears in employment tribunals in both England and Wales for both Claimant and Respondent. Joe also regularly lectures on recent case law and current employment topics.
• Discrimination including Age, Disability, Race and Sexual Orientation
• Unfair Dismissal
• Constructive Dismissal
• Redundancy
• Whistleblowing
• Breach of contract and unlawful deductions
• Guidance on the practical implications of the Bribery Act 2010.
Personal Injury
Joe regularly advises on a private and conditional fee basis in areas such as employer’s liability, occupiers’ liability, road traffic accident and highway claims. He is viewed favourably for his ability to turn paperwork around quickly.
Insolvency
Joe deals with many aspect of both personal and company insolvency
• Company Insolvency: winding-up petitions, administration applications, provisional liquidator applications, transaction avoidance
• Personal Insolvency: set aside statutory demands, bankruptcy petitions, annulment, rescission, possession proceedings
Mediation
Joe has successfully mediated disputes in the following areas:
• Employment
• Inheritance Act claims
• Contract
• Landlord and Tenant
Other areas
• Sports law
• Immigration and Asylum
• Detailed Assessments
• Director Disqualification proceedings
• Advises on Alternative Business Structures
Education