Branch Austin McCormick LLP

Branch Austin McCormick LLP

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Joe McCormick

Joe McCormick

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Joseph is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team. He is a solicitor advocate with Higher Rights of Audience and represents clients involved in disputes, as well as investigations and regulatory matters, involving all forms of dispute resolution. He was highly commended for Solicitor of the Year in the Law Society Awards 2021, with judges noting his “highly creative and tenacious approach”. Testimonials include that he is “very impressive”, “seemed to have approached the case from every possible angle”, “has great strategic insight” and “is excellent with clients” (feedback provided to Legal 500, 2023).

Joseph typically represents clients involved in complex, high value, commercial litigation and international arbitration, often involving multiple jurisdictions, covering breach of contract, negligence, fraud, unfair prejudice, freezing and disclosure orders, misrepresentation and breach of trust. Industry sectors include financial services, media, pharmaceuticals, energy, mining and commodities.

Career

Branch Austin McCormick LLP (Partner) (2022-present).

Rosenblatt (Partner) (2018-2022).

Bryan Cave LLP (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP) (Associate and Senior Associate) (2011-2018, with a career break in 2015).

Qualified as a solicitor at Dawsons LLP (now part of Penningtons Manches Cooper) (2008-2011).

Education

LLB – 2006

LPC – 2008

Leisure

Family, travelling, triathlons.