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VIEW ALLSport,Litigator Joel Leigh is 'quick to reach the heart of the matter' and 'experienced in acting for premiership footballers'; he has 'the skills of the pure sports lawyer as well as the expertise and approach of a generalist'.
Legal 500
Joel is a partner acting on civil fraud claims and disputes arising from negligent accountancy, architecture, insurance, legal and financial advice. These claims frequently involve a cross-border element.
Acting on behalf of barristers, solicitors and other professionals, Joel has defended clients in some of the most high profile disciplinary proceedings in recent years. These have included decisions at first instance, on appeal, and before both the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal.
Joel's experience covers banking, construction, partnership, shareholder, trade finance, and corporate and personal insolvency disputes, plus Judicial Review. He additionally acts for amateur and professional athletes, as well as their agents, clubs and employees.
With over 25 years' experience in clinical negligence and fatal accidents, Joel also helps clients in multi-million pound claims.
Joel always aims to achieve a client's objective, whether it's through litigation or an alternative form of dispute resolution. While he tries to resolve disputes quickly for clients, where this isn't possible, Joel works efficiently and economically to achieve the best possible outcome.
He handles complex disputes for clients on a conditional fee basis. He has a thorough understanding of third party funding and litigation insurance, and works with clients to make the process easy and seamless.
Joel is rated as a key lawyer in Legal 500 2020 for Civil Fraud and Personal Injury: Claimant.
Joel is listed in Legal 500 - Fraud: Civil, described by clients as "a first-rate litigator with excellent judgment on both matters of substance and procedural issues".
Joel is mentioned in Legal 500 for Civil Fraud, Commercial Litigation, Professional Discipline, Personal Injury and Sport.
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