1Chambers of Matthew White
‘Charles is a very robust and creative advocate. He is first-class both in conference and on paper. He boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of property law and is a very effective property litigator.’
The Bar - Regional Bar • Western Circuit
Chambers of Matthew White
St John’s Chambers is a ‘first-class’ set for property and construction law work, with ‘a range of experienced barristers and upcoming juniors’. John Sharples is ‘outstanding on commercial property matters’ - he recently acted for the respondent in Ali v Khatib & ors, a Court of Appeal case which resolved conflicting first instance authority to clarify the law relating to occupation rent, including the weight to be given to the occupying party’s conduct or circumstances when determining when rent is payable. James Pearce-Smith acts in construction disputes involving builders and subcontractors as well as in professional negligence claims against architects and developers. Christopher Jones, ‘very confident in court and in arbitrations’, has a broad property practice, while Charles Auld, ‘a robust and creative advocate’, has considerable experience dealing with boundary disputes, landlord and tenant work, rights of way, and land registration. Adam Boyle recently acted for the respondent in Philpott v Bovisand Park Limited, an unusual considering whether an applicant might prescriptively acquire an easement over land, notwithstanding permission to use the land having been granted, if they are in fact subjectively unaware that such permission has been granted.
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Testimonials
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- 'Both Rob Bocock and Paul Bennett are highly approachable and are excellent in matching counsel to the case requirements and the needs of the client.'
- 'The clerks at St John's are a credit to the set. Elizabeth Champion, Rob Bocock, and Simon Lyons make instructing any barrister possible with incredible ease.'
- 'A first class set. All the barristers are excellent and their CPD training is brilliant.'
- 'St John’s Chambers has proven its ability to take on a range of difficult and complex cases, both when it comes to expert advice and where representation is needed at a mediation or hearing.'
- 'St Johns Chambers is a go-to chambers. They have a range of experienced barristers and upcoming juniors.'
- 'A good clerking team.'
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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1Chambers of Matthew White
‘Christopher gives clear advice on the issues and strategy.'
1Chambers of Matthew White
‘John is outstanding on commercial property matters. He has vast knowledge, which he employs with great thoroughness.'
2Chambers of Matthew White
‘Adam is a confident advocate and his skills far exceed his year of call, putting him on a par with those more senior than him and way above his peers of similar call and experience.'
2Chambers of Matthew White
‘Natasha has a great eye for detail and is able to marshal arguments into very concise and effective submissions and pleadings.'
2Chambers of Matthew White
‘Oliver is a highly skilled barrister whose skill and expertise is evident on every instruction. In addition to his impressive breadth of knowledge, he is incredibly skilled in interacting with clients.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
1Chambers of Matthew White
‘Charles is a very robust and creative advocate. He is first-class both in conference and on paper. He boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of property law and is a very effective property litigator.’
1Chambers of Matthew White
‘Christopher gives clear advice on the issues and strategy.'
1Chambers of Matthew White
‘John is outstanding on commercial property matters. He has vast knowledge, which he employs with great thoroughness.'
2Chambers of Matthew White
‘Adam is a confident advocate and his skills far exceed his year of call, putting him on a par with those more senior than him and way above his peers of similar call and experience.'
2Chambers of Matthew White
‘Natasha has a great eye for detail and is able to marshal arguments into very concise and effective submissions and pleadings.'
2Chambers of Matthew White
‘Oliver is a highly skilled barrister whose skill and expertise is evident on every instruction. In addition to his impressive breadth of knowledge, he is incredibly skilled in interacting with clients.'