John Clargo

John Clargo

Real property including landlord and tenant; property-related professional negligence; commercial., Gatehouse Chambers

Work Department

Real property including landlord and tenant; property-related professional negligence; commercial.

Position

John’s practice is primarily based on advice and representation in relation to the law of property, dealing regularly with owners of freehold and leasehold interests in land.

He also handles professional negligence litigation in relation to property professionals as well as commercial insolvency and general contractual disputes, where his property expertise gives him the edge.

“An extremely capable and experienced advocate”, the legal directories recommend him not only as “the quality of his work is excellent” but also because he is “very easy to deal with” and “highly approachable”.

In a previous life John was a civil servant working in matters concerning defence and foreign affairs.

Education

MA (Oxon) Post-graduate certificate in Law Postgraduate certificate in Russian

Mentions

South Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Property and construction

LEADING JUNIORS1

John Clargo –Gatehouse Chambers 'John has excellent advocacy skills. He reads the judge well and knows which points to make. He is very good and calm with clients.'

London Bar

Property litigation

LEADING JUNIORS4

John Clargo –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Very incisive, getting to the core of the issue and giving good clear, concise advice. Very quick turnaround. Excellent communications.'