Commercial/Corporate Law
Joe has extensive experience in contractual disputes including those relating to the supply and sale of goods and services. He deals with all aspects of contract law in claims ranging from simple debt disputes to higher value commercial matters. He is happy to provide advice and representation in matters relating to personal and corporate insolvency on behalf of creditors, debtors and insolvency practitioners.
Consumer Law
Joe regularly acts on behalf of consumers and traders in disputes over the provision of goods and services. He often provides advice and representation in cases concerning defective goods, implied terms as to satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose, consumer remedies and the appropriate measure of damages. Joe has also represented airlines and passengers in claims for compensation arising out of delayed and cancelled flights.
Financial Services
Joe is regularly instructed by major banks and financial institutions. He has a wealth of experience in claims brought under the ‘unfair relationship’ provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, including those involving secret and half-secret commissions. He has appeared at trial and interlocutory hearings in a large volume of claims arising out of the sale of PPI. More recently he has represented creditors in claims arising out of alleged breach of fiduciary duty in relation to motor finance agreements. Joe regularly deals with the enforcement of credit and related agreements including claims by mortgagees, LPA receivers and charge holders.
Road Traffic/Personal Injury
Joe is consistently instructed by claimants and defendants in small claims and fast track trials arising from road traffic accidents. He routinely provides advice on quantum and appears in assessment of damages hearings (Stage 3 and OIC) and infant settlement approval hearings.
Testimonials
I felt that I must write and praise Joe Broadsmith whose handling of the case was impeccable. He is very capable and in my opinion will go far.
Joe’s drafting is consistently clear, precise, and well-structured, demonstrating a strong understanding of the relevant legal principles and a strategic approach to each case.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Joseph Broadsmith will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Joseph 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 Joseph 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 Joseph
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