Joseph is a dispute resolution solicitor with expertise in several practice areas, including media law and professional negligence. He previously worked at Schillings International LLP, where he specialised in defamation, privacy, data protection, and reputation management.
A skilled troubleshooter and problem-solver, Joseph provides robust advice to his clients when disputes arise. He champions Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation, to resolve matters efficiently and cost-effectively. However, as an expert litigator with trial experience in complex, high-profile cases, Joseph is equally adept at navigating court proceedings when necessary.
Joseph draws on his extensive experience representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNW) and global businesses to deliver exceptional value. He now focuses primarily on supporting professionals (especially doctors), prominent individuals, and successful businesses in resolving disputes.
Joseph specialises in reputation protection and high-stakes litigation, with expertise in the following areas:
Reputation Protection:
- Defamation: Pre- and post-publication advice, engagement, and litigation.
- Privacy: Misuse of private information claims.
- Online Content: Removal of false or defamatory content, including social media posts and negative product/service reviews.
Data Protection:
- DSARs: Handling data subject access requests.
- Incorrect/Outdated Data: Removal of inaccurate or outdated data held by companies and compliance databases.
- Right to Be Forgotten: Securing the removal of outdated articles.
Professional Negligence
- Representing doctors in complex, high-value, and often high-profile negligence claims.
- Acting for or against expert witnesses in professional negligence claims or applications involving Third Party Wasted Costs Orders.
Relevant experience:
Whilst most of Joseph’s cases are private for reasons of client confidentiality, a selection of reported cases which are in the public domain include:
Joseph was part of the team that represented The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry) in his judicial review against the Home Office, as a result of RAVEC’s decision to withdraw security for The Duke when he stepped down as a working member of The Royal Family.
Robinson v Mercier [2023] EWHC 21 (KB)
Joseph successfully overturned a third party wasted costs order against a medico-legal expert exceeding £50,000 due to expert evidence he gave at trial.
Shaw v Maguire [2023] EWHC 2155 (KB)
Joseph represented the Defendant, a medical pathologist, in arguing that the claim was brought out of time.
Waterfield & 26 others v Dentality & others 8 WLUK 90
Joseph successfully represented a dentist and dental practice in a case brought by 27 claimants (with the potential for over 500 claimants to have joined the action) in which professional negligence was alleged against a hygienist. Joseph successfully resisted the claimants’ application for a Group Litigation Order (GLO) and the claim discontinued.
Hall v Thomas, Hardwick and Everton Football Club [2014] EWHC 1625 (QB)
Joseph was part of the team that represented the club doctor in a claim brought by a footballer who alleged the loss of chance of a professional football career.
Joseph represented a world-renowned Consultant Surgeon in a negligence claim brought by an ex-premier league and international footballer. A negotiated settlement was reached for less than 1/3 of the damages sought.
Joseph has represented two Consultant Psychiatrists in separate negligence claims brought against them, with both claims valued in excess of £20 million.
