Joseph Giret KC is a barrister and mediator. He is registered with the respected regulatory body, the Civil Mediation Council as a mediator and is Bar Council / Society of Mediators accredited. His practise is a blend of advisory, drafting and court appearances through litigation or mediation whenever possible. His personal skill sets are perfectly suited to bringing solutions for clients through mediation. He is on the panel of available mediators. He has been described in Court as an “Iron fist in a velvet glove”.
With 35 years of experience building his skills, Joseph puts his clients’ best interests front and centre. He is a problem solver and delivers sensible and appropriate solutions whilst being “one of the most approachable and friendly QC’s we have had the pleasure to instruct”.
Joseph enjoys a formidable reputation for his civil and commercial expertise. His expertise covers:
- Business and Commercial law, including Intellectual Property and Company and Partnership Disputes
- Chancery commercial
- Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation
- All Litigation: embracing all stages from preparation to trial proceedings
- Civil and Criminal Fraud investigations / allegations including FCA instituted proceedings
- Professional Discipline and Negligence
- Sports disputes of every type and nature
Joseph is qualified to accept instructions directly from members of the public and professional clients under the Direct Public Access scheme.
Joseph has lived and worked in the offshore jurisdiction of Bermuda which operates under an American style fused profession model. While in Bermuda, he has worked closely with attorneys from the USA and with very high net worth company representatives.
Notable Cases
FCA -v- R.M – Advising and acting for client charged with contravention of financial regulations in an action brought by FCA on behalf of shareholders. £5M claim.
HM -v- OL – Shareholders dispute and breaches of Directors duties arising from a residents’ management company and association.
W.I + S.I -v- TW – $20M claim for repayment of investment sums obtained by fraud, in respect of a high net worth building project in Brazil that failed. Linked Claims filed in USA.
P Ltd and S.T + B.M – Claim against former employee, and Iraqi national for restoration of monies taken as part of a sophisticated fraud on Iraqi employer; monies hidden in 40 separate accounts including a number in Iraq.
N.M -v- Crystal Palace FC – Claim by former Education supplier to young and aspiring academy players for breach of employment contract.
D.H + N.H -v- S+HB+P Ltd – Family business / shareholders dispute over entitlements and construction of shareholders agreements.
Acted on behalf of the Bermuda Royal Gaming Commission against former whistleblower employee. Injunction obtained to be served out of the jurisdiction [USA]; object to prevent further disclosures in contravention of employment contract; high level Governmental concerns about highly confidential information being made public and wrecking a scheme to bring Casinos to Bermuda.
Legal 500 Rankings
- Leading Silk 2025
- Leading Silk 2024
- Leading Silk 2023
- Leading Silk 2022
- Leading Silk 2021
Professional Bodies
- Bar Council
- Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers
- British Association of Sports Lawyers
- London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association
- Civil Mediation Council
- Society of Mediators
This is the Privacy Policy for:
Barrister: Joseph Giret KC
Address: 1EC, 3 King’s Bench Walk North, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7HR
The Purposes for which Personal Data is Processed:
Personal data will be processed in order to enable the provision of legal services, ie:
- advice;
- representation in court;
- the drafting of legal documents.
It may also be necessary to retain personal data for conflict-checking purposes or for use in the defense of potential complaints, legal proceedings or fee disputes.
The Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
In some cases the subject of the personal data will have given consent to the processing of his or her personal data. Where explicit consent has not been given, personal data will be processed only when:
- it is necessary for the performance of a contract with the person whose personal data is processed (or prior to entering such contract, in order to take steps at the request of the person whose personal data is processed); or when
- it is necessary for the purposes of providing legal services.
Special Categories of Personal Data
It may be necessary to process personal data which constitute particularly sensitive special categories, ie personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, and the processing of genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation.
Such data will only be processed where processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
Who will receive Personal Data
The recipients of the personal data processed will be:
- instructing solicitors and clients;
- courts and other tribunals to which documents are presented;
- witnesses and potential witnesses, including expert witnesses;
- other barristers, pupil barristers and other legal representatives;
- regulatory authorities.
Retention Periods for Personal Data
Personal data in case files will generally be kept at least the end of one year after the maximum relevant limitation period has expired. The limitation period will be measured from the latest date it is possible to bring any appeal.
The retention period will be reviewed when the work has been completed. The retention period may be adjusted at that time.
International Data Transfers
In cases involving international disputes, it may be necessary to transfer personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area which have different data protection standards to those which apply in the European Economic Area. This will only be done for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. In the event this is necessary, appropriate safeguards will be in place to protect personal data, such as European Commission approved standard contractual clauses or the EU-US Privacy Shield. You have a right to ask for a copy of the relevant safeguard.
Individual’s Rights
If your personal data has been processed or held, you have a right to request access to (and rectification or erasure of) personal data; or to request restriction of processing concerning the data subject; or to object to processing; as well as the right to data portability. These rights may be limited where there is a legal requirement, or other legitimate grounds, to process your data.
If you wish to exercise these rights, please use the contact details above.
If you have unresolved concerns you also have the right to complain to data protection authorities.