Joseph Broadsmith Lincoln's Inn General Information Joseph was called to the Bar in 2016. He has experience across a variety of Chambers’ practice areas, including consumer credit, contractual disputes, debt recovery, enforcement, insolvency, landlord and tenant, personal injury and the sale of goods. Before embarking on a career at the Bar, Joseph spent time as an advocate for a leading national advocacy services provider and as a paralegal working in insurance fraud. He completed pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service, during which time he closely shadowed senior colleagues, including Queen’s Counsel, in trials relating to a variety of offences, ranging from murder to economic crime. Joseph was subsequently employed as an in-house barrister at the CPS. Throughout this period, he provided charging advice to the police, while frequently appearing in the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court. Joseph has since established a practice encompassing a range of advisory, drafting and court work across the spectrum of civil law, acting on behalf of both corporate entities and private individuals. Joseph’s practice encompasses contractual disputes on the fast track and small claims track, including claims regarding the supply and sale of goods and services. He has developed a particular expertise in possession proceedings, including claims by mortgagees, LPA receivers, landlords and charge holders. He is happy to provide advice at all stages of litigation. Joseph has a wealth of experience representing banks and financial institutions in claims brought under s140A of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, including a large volume of claims arising from the sale of payment protection insurance. He has been commended by clients for his meticulous preparation, attention to detail and robust advocacy and continues to refine these skills in his developing civil practice. Education Law LLB (Hons), Queen Mary, University of London, 2012-2015. Moot Master, 2014-15. George Hinde Mooting Competition Finalist, appearing before Sir Brian Leveson, 2014. BPTC (Very Competent), BPP Law School, 2015-2016 Commercial Dispute Resolution - Highest Mark in the Year (91% - Outstanding). Master of Moots, Bar and Mooting Society Committee.