Landlord & Tenant
Claire has represented both landlords and tenants in commercial and residential disputes from preliminary hearings through to trial; this is an area of growing interest to her.
Additional Areas
In addition, Claire’s common law practice includes contract disputes, insolvency, Inheritance Act claims and Trusts of Land Act (TOLATA) cases.
Memberships & Advisory
Away from the bar, Claire has worked as a consultant for a Sector Skills Council.
Personal Injury
Claire has extensive experience in all areas of personal injury law, including industrial and workplace injuries and road traffic accidents. She accepts instructions at all levels and acts for both claimants and defendants. Claire also undertakes a significant volume of advisory work, particularly in relation to assessing quantum for general and special damages.
Credit Hire
Claire has regular experience of representing claimants and defendants in high-value credit hire litigation.
Testimonials
We and our clients are delighted with the result and I would have no hesitation in recommending Claire Clift and The Barrister Group in the future. She did really well to get an absolute possession order first time out.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Claire Clift will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Claire has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Claire can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Claire
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.