Justin is widely recognised as a leading junior barrister in chancery and commercial litigation. Solicitors instructing Justin commend him for his exceptional client handling skills and ability give forthright, practical and tactical advice. He has been variously described in the legal directories as a ‘standout junior’, who is ‘very bright, hardworking, client-friendly and engaged’, and courtroom operator who has ‘real presence’ and is ‘a very forceful advocate’. He is ‘pleasant, fair and sensible’ with the ‘ability to absorb huge volumes of paper and give advice extremely quickly.’ Recent and reported cases include: Chuku v. Chuku [2017] 2 Cossts LR 267, Barnsley & Others v Noble [2016] EWCA Civ 799 (CA); [2014] EWHC 2657 (Ch) (£150m claim for breach of contract, deceit and breach of fiduciary duty and trust); Crossco No4 Unlimited v Jolan Piccadilly Ltd [2012] 2 All ER 754, [2011] EWHC 803 (Ch) (a 35-day 1954 Act trial and three-day appeal before the Court of Appeal in which he was successful); Fraser’s v RAB Pension Trust [2010] (High Court; trespass and specific performance); and Eileen Corr v IBC Vehicles Ltd [2008] 1 AC 884 (House of Lords; leading negligence authority).
London Bar
Justin Kitson –Selborne Chambers ‘Justin has an unparalleled eye for detail. He is able to assimilate large amounts of information, from multiple sources, quickly without fuss or fluster. He communicates brilliantly at all levels to provide sound and valuable advice to clients, putting them at ease and giving them a clear path as to options in the litigation.’
London Bar
Justin Kitson – Selborne Chambers 'Justin Kitson is very good.'