Profile
General Information
Ragi is a very experienced practitioner, having amassed a varied background of legal expertise in the areas of civil, commercial and general common law. Ragi is a robust lawyer with a tenacious attitude. He is a confident Advocate that prides himself on working hard to achieve successful outcomes for his clients.
In addition to Ragi’s general litigation work, he is also licensed to undertake public access instructions on behalf of regulatory bodies and individuals, alike. Ragi represents both Claimants and Defendants and is prepared to consider CFA work on a case by case basis. Ragi regularly deals with numerous repeat clients on this funding arrangement.
Ragi is always prepared to travel and go that extra mile to assist his clients nationwide. Ragi is based in Cardiff, but regularly travels to London and the Midlands to attend hearings for those instructing him.
Ragi’s areas of specialisation include;
Personal Injury
Drafting pleadings, advising on liability and quantum of damages
Tortious cases involving accidents at work, occupier’s liability and infant settlements
Representation of Claimants and Defendants in a variety of road traffic accident claims and Public Liability/Employers' Liability (to include small claims, fast and multi-track cases)
Commercial law
Consumer contracts for the supply of goods and services
Commercial contracts and guarantees
Professional negligence
Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
Insolvency and Company Court applications and contested winding-up applications
Bankruptcy petitions, setting aside statutory demands and annulment applications
Representing petitioners, supervisors, debtors and supporting creditors
Property Law
A wealth of residential and commercial possession hearings
Landlord and tenant disputes (residential and commercial properties)
Leases & licenses
Claims against trespassers and forfeiture
Applications for Orders for Sale
Trusts of Land (TOLATA)
Chancery
Advising trustees as to their powers under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and The Trustees Act 2000
Disputes as to the appropriate division of beneficial ownership relating to both constructive and resulting trusts
Advising beneficiaries as to the statutory powers of appointment and retirement of trustees and the power of the court to remove a trustee
Professional Regulation
In addition to his busy civil practice, Ragi is working hard to develop a greater practice in the field of professional regulatory and disciplinary law. He is happy to advise and represent clients before a wide range of regulatory bodies, including the healthcare sector and legal profession.
Interestingly, Ragi has also designed, developed and delivered legal training materials on behalf of the British University in Dubai. Ragi believes that these overseas experiences have allowed him the opportunity to pursue a worthy sabbatical from practice.
Speaking fluent Arabic, Ragi’s bilingual skills have an added advantage when dealing with clients from the Middle East and Gulf region.
Additionally, Ragi undertakes numerous pro bono cases by representing both immigration clients at appeal and Defendants who have been issued with possession proceedings against their homes. Ragi always reassures his clients that he will fight every inch of the way to attain the best possible result on their behalf. With that knowledge, they have faith in Ragi's ability to represent them at the highest level.
To unwind over the weekend, Ragi likes to delve into the kitchen to cook new signature meals for the family. For recreation, Ragi enjoys the theatre and watching a good movie to escape the seriousness of the law. He also likes swimming to relax and recharge after a long day!
Education and Qualifications
LL.B Law (Hons) Degree – University of Wales (1997)
Bar Vocational Course – BPP Law School, London (1998)
Called to the Bar – Middle Temple (1998)
Areas of Law
Ragi Joseph is happy to accept instructions as counsel who is:
Specialist in the areas of:
- Land & Property
- Business & Commercial Law
- Road Traffic
Experienced in the following additional areas:
- Clinical Negligence
- Costs
- Professional Negligence
- Professional Regulation
- Personal Injury
- Public Access Accredited
- Land & Property
- Business & Commercial Law
- Credit Hire (Claimant)
- Road Traffic
- Credit Hire (Defendant Insurance)
- Consumer Contracts
- Criminal Law
Happy to Help in the following additional areas:
- Employment
- Inquests
- Technology & Construction inc Adjudication
- Tax
- Wills & Probate
- Public & Administrative Law
- Commercial Arbitration & ADR inc Adjudication
- Inheritance Act Claims
- Court of Protection
- Personal Injury
- Land & Property
- Business & Commercial Law
- Consumer Contracts
- Education Law
Training in this area in the following additional areas:
- Media Law & Information Law
Note:
Outside of these key areas of law, Ragi Joseph is always willing to consider any enquiry requiring the experience or knowledge needed to help you or your client. Please call Ragi direct or the support team on 01823 247 247 if you would like to discuss any aspect of this profile.