Property Law
John advises and represents clients in all types of property and housing disputes, including: Boundary and neighbour disagreements, rights of way, and access issues
Ownership and co-ownership disputes between family members or former partners (including Trusts of Land Act claims) Residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters, including rent arrears, lease renewals, breaches of covenant, and disrepair
- Possession and trespass claims, including adverse possession (squatters’ rights)
- Mortgage possession and enforcement proceedings
Whether you are a homeowner, tenant, landlord, or business owner, John provides straightforward, solution-focused advice and effective representation at court or mediation.
Contract Law
John handles a wide range of contractual disputes for individuals, small businesses, and companies. This includes:
- Disputes over the supply of goods and services
- Breach of contract, misrepresentation, and negligence claims
- Building and construction disputes involving defective work or unpaid invoices
- Debt recovery, money claims and enforcement of contractual obligations
John combines strong legal analysis with a practical approach, focusing on achieving commercially realistic outcomes and resolving disputes efficiently.
Employment Law
John acts for both employees and employers in a wide range of workplace disputes and regularly appears before the Employment Tribunal and County Court.
His experience includes:
- Unfair, wrongful and constructive dismissal claims
- Discrimination, harassment, and victimisation under the Equality Act 2010
- Redundancy advice and settlement agreements
- Breach of contract and unlawful deduction of wages claims
He provides realistic, supportive advice for employees and clear, proactive guidance for employers seeking to manage disputes fairly and effectively.
Testimonials
I was very impressed and pleased with John's pleadings and advice as well as his meticulous eye for detail. I do wish and hope that we can continue to work together.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long John Hardcastle will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If John 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 John 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 John
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.