Josh is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team specialising in complex and high-value disputes across the property and commercial sectors. With a reputation for pragmatic advice and robust representation, Josh acts for a diverse client base including individuals, landlords, tenants, property developers, businesses, and professional service providers.
Professional Background
Josh graduated from Swansea University before joining Wansbroughs as a trainee solicitor in 2013. Josh qualified as a Solicitor in 2015 and became a Partner in 2021.
Expertise
- Landlord & Tenant Disputes – Advising both landlords and tenants on all aspects of residential and commercial tenancy disputes, including possession proceedings, rent arrears, dilapidations, and breaches of covenant.
- Restrictive Covenant Breaches – Representing clients in disputes concerning the enforcement and interpretation of restrictive covenants affecting land and property, including applications for modification or discharge.
- Property Ownership Disputes – Handling complex disputes relating to property ownership, including boundary disputes, adverse possession claims, co-ownership disagreements, and issues arising from trusts of land.
- Contract Disputes – Advising on and litigating a wide range of contractual disputes, from breach of contract claims to misrepresentation and termination issues, with a focus on achieving swift and cost-effective resolutions.
- Professional Negligence Claims – Acting for claimants and defendants in professional negligence matters, particularly those involving solicitors, surveyors, architects, and other property professionals.
- Debt Recovery – Providing strategic advice and representation in the recovery of commercial and personal debts, including pre-action negotiations, court proceedings, and enforcement.
- Lease Extensions – Advising landlords and tenants on statutory and voluntary lease extensions, including negotiations, valuation disputes, and applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
Notable experience:
- Acting on a cross-border insolvency dispute involving the validity of Danish proceedings within the English jurisdiction.
- Acting for a landowner in a contract and construction dispute concerning the design and build of a road to local authority standards.
- Acting for farmer in a dispute over the design of a biodigester plant within the renewables industry.
Approach
Josh is known for a client-focused and commercially minded approach, combining technical expertise with a clear understanding of clients’ objectives. He is adept at resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, and, where necessary, litigation in the County Court, High Court, and specialist tribunals.Â
Client Offering
Josh works with a wide range of clients, from individuals and families to businesses and property professionals, delivering clear, practical advice to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
Whether you are facing a landlord and tenant issue, a contractual disagreement, or a complex property dispute, our Dispute Resolution team is here to guide you through negotiation, mediation, or litigation to achieve the best possible outcome.
