Joseph Broadsmith

Joseph Broadsmith is a barrister with a broad civil law practice.

His practice encompasses the full spectrum of Chambers’ work, with a particular focus on contractual disputes, financial services, housing, insolvency and personal injury. Joe has developed a reputation for straightforward advice and robust advocacy.

Joe built up a diverse range of experience before accepting tenancy. He established an excellent grounding in civil law while working as a County Court Advocate and developed strong advocacy and case analysis skills in his role as a Crown Prosecutor. He applies this broad and complementary skill set when drafting, giving advice and appearing in court.

Commercial/Corporate

Joe has extensive experience in contractual disputes including those relating to the supply and sale of goods and services. He deals with all aspects of contract law in claims ranging from simple debt disputes to higher value commercial matters.

He is happy to provide advice and representation in matters relating to personal and corporate insolvency on behalf of creditors, debtors and insolvency practitioners.

Consumer Law

Joe regularly acts on behalf of consumers and traders in disputes over the provision of goods and services. He often provides advice and representation in cases concerning defective goods, implied terms as to satisfactory quality and fitness for purpose, consumer remedies and the appropriate measure of damages.

Joe has also represented airlines and passengers in claims for compensation arising out of delayed and cancelled flights. 

Financial Services

Joe is regularly instructed by major banks and financial institutions.

He has a wealth of experience in claims brought under the ‘unfair relationship’ provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, including those involving secret and half-secret commissions. He has appeared at trial and interlocutory hearings in a large volume of claims arising out of the sale of PPI. More recently he has represented creditors in claims arising out of alleged breach of fiduciary duty in relation to motor finance agreements.

Joe regularly deals with the enforcement of credit and related agreements including claims by mortgagees, LPA receivers and charge holders.

Housing

Housing matters are one of the core elements of Joe’s practice. He is frequently instructed to draft pleadings, provide advice and representation in disputes arising out of the following areas:

• Possession claims
• Trespassers
• Tenancy deposits
• Disrepair
• Breach of tenancy and other disputes
• Mortgages and receiverships
• Service charges
• Forfeiture

Joe is happy to assist in these areas at all stages of litigation. 

Road Traffic/Personal Injury

Joe is consistently instructed by claimants and defendants in small claims and fast track trials arising from road traffic accidents.

He routinely provides advice on quantum and appears in assessment of damages hearings (Stage 3 and OIC) and infant settlement approval hearings.