About Joanne
As a county court advocate, Joanne enjoyed a busy practice and quickly became called upon to undertake small claims trials/complex applications due to her reputation for tenacity in court and her advocacy skills. She also has extensive experience in conducting cases involving interpreters and expert witnesses.
As a Crown Court caseworker, Joanne dealt with clients and witnesses from a range of backgrounds and with a range of vulnerabilities. She has experience in conducting cases from commencement to conclusion, using special measures in court and utilising expert witnesses, including high-profile grave crime cases.
Joanne has a reputation for attention to detail and presenting persuasive and forceful submissions when required. Within her previous roles, she was able to develop her advocacy and negotiation skills to a high standard to ensure the best possible outcome for her lay and professional clients, together with a dedication to meticulous preparation. Joanne was granted a substantial reduction in pupillage requirement by the Bar Standards Board, which reflected the extensive experience and skills she previously acquired.
Commercial Law
- Landlord and tenant
- Mortgage repossessions
Debt recovery actions; including third party debt orders, charging orders and orders for sale Small claims hearings in a wide range of areas, including construction, contract and third party wall disputes (both claimant and defendant)
- Construction disputes in the Technology and Construction Court
- First Tier Tribunal work, including Rent Repayment Orders
- Consumer credit & Credit Hire
- Road traffic accidents and personal injury
- Bankruptcy and insolvency
Family Law
Joanne is able to take on cases related to financial disputes, land and property, and children matters.
Testimonials
I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your help. When everyone pushed me to go 50/50, you were the only one who understood how the roundabout works and who gave me hope I can win the case. I really appreciate your hard work.
We instructed Joanne Phillipson on a permission to Appeal/Appeal application in County Court at Leicester. She was amazing, going above and beyond with the preparation and her support of the instructing solicitor and achieving a very satisfactory result in Court too. We shall return to her again and again in future, thank you very much. Rich & Carr Solicitors
Appointing a barrister myself was quite a daunting prospect but Joanne was 100% the right choice - she made sure to speak to me at length to understand my position and gave direct, supportive advice, yet made it clear to me where I may need to reconsider. The time and effort she put into advocating for me and my child with the odds stacked against me was phenomenal. She was able to communicate in an effective way that made CAFCASS and the judge sit up and listen and she achieved the outcome I desperately wanted. Her memory and attention to detail are second to none and you can see how much her work means to her. You will have no regrets appointing Jo as your barrister and will be very lucky to have her on your side.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Joanne Phillipson will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Joanne 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 Joanne 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 Joanne
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.