Professional, dedicated and fearless advocates

Joseph is a barrister with the right to conduct litigation and to accept public access work. Joseph has expertise in civil and commercial litigation including landlord and tenant (business and residential), property litigation, employment law, common law and chancery; he worked as a Solicitor Advocate in private practice before setting up his own chambers.

He has 21 years’ experience in civil litigation and knows the profession well from the perspective of clients, solicitors and the judiciary.

His professional motto is to 'promote and protect his clients' interests fearlessly, without regard to his own or to other peoples'', which comes directly from the Barristers' Code of Conduct.

Tracey has worked exclusively in the legal profession for over 30 years, focusing on debt collection and enforcement, including insolvency.

She headed up a large solicitors' practice and had responsibility for compliance, regulation, HR and practice management together with running a legal practice.

This wealth of knowledge and experience lends itself well to her role as Practice Manager at JSC Chambers.

Tracey has had a career as a Personal and Executive Assistant spanning over 25 years. Having worked in industries and businesses ranging from cake manufacturing to major computer game developers, Tracey has amassed all the skills necessary to assist Joseph and members of the Chambers with their workloads and responsibilities.

Furthermore, Tracey has the experience and inter-personal skills to deal with client queries with empathy and efficiency.

Nicholas graduated with a BA from Royal Holloway College, University of London after reading ancient history and philosophy. He then proceeded to obtain a Master’s degree conversion in law and studied the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at the University of Law in Birmingham in 2020. Nicholas was called to the Bar in 2021.

Prior to his pupillage, Nicholas worked at a Birmingham solicitor's firm in which he gained advocacy and litigation experience on a wide range of civil matters. Nicholas completed his pupillage with JSC Chambers in 2023.

Nicholas is interested in the links between philosophy, history and the law, and uses this knowledge and interest to inform his arguments and legal reasoning. He feels passionate about the law and his commitment to protecting clients’ interests.

Everton joined JSC in February 2025. He brings circa 22 years of clerking and commercial experience to JSC. This includes a period of almost 28 years at 36 Bedford Row and a position as head of commercial clerking at the Barrister Group.

Everton’s experience allows him to quickly understand the needs of professional and lay clients; he will go the extra mile for clients and will only make well-informed and honest recommendations for counsel.

Gurmair’s experience encompasses a variety of civil and commercial litigation, family and employment matters. These include multi and fast track proceedings, dispute resolution, housing matters along with landlord and tenant disputes.

With the ability to communicate in seven other languages outside of English, Gurmair receives instructions from both firms and individuals based within the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. His sophisticated advocacy and ability to obtain strong settlements have enabled him to develop a loyal profile of solicitors’ firms.

Gurmair also receives regular drafting and mediation instructions in relation to commercial disputes.

Stephen is a Pupil Barrister at JSC Chambers with extensive court experience, strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in adversarial advocacy. He made a deliberate career transition into law, achieving a Very Competent on the Bar Training Course and securing the prestigious Lord Denning Scholarship from Lincoln’s Inn.

Prior to commencing pupillage, Stephen handled over 800 court appearances across England and Wales as a Solicitor’s Agent for LPC Law and Quest Legal Advocates. His background encompasses extensive work in civil litigation, high-volume dispute resolution, and working for senior counsel on complex commercial matters.

His practice covers business and commercial law, including breach of contract, financial mis-selling in Plevin matters, bank representation, debt recovery and civil fraud research; property and housing litigation, including landlord and tenant possession proceedings, mortgage possessions, LPA receivership and charging orders; and personal injury and civil claims, including contested RTA small claims, credit hire, infant approvals and interim applications.

Baha acts for a wide spectrum of clients, ranging from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies and international private equity funds, providing strategic advice across mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes, intellectual property portfolio management, and the drafting of complex commercial agreements. He is also regularly instructed to prepare IP due diligence reports in connection with high-value corporate transactions.

His practice spans both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular expertise in soft IP including trade marks, copyright, designs, and trade secrets, as well as in defamation and reputation management matters.

Before qualifying, Baha trained at a leading UK law firm, having previously completed an LL.B (Hons) and an LL.M in International Corporate and Commercial Law at the University of Manchester. He went on to achieve a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School.

Neil brings over 15 years of experience in civil litigation, housing law, and public interest matters to JSC Chambers. Formerly the Practice Manager and Senior Litigator at DDE Law Solicitors, he has supported clients across a wide range of civil disputes, including possession proceedings, disrepair claims, professional negligence, and actions against public authorities.

Renowned for his thorough case preparation and strategic approach, Neil works closely with counsel to prepare detailed bundles, organise evidence, and advise lay clients through complex litigation. He is often called upon to assist in cases where previous representation has broken down.

He is known for his commitment to fairness, client care, and his belief in access to justice, reflected in his longstanding work with community legal projects in Liverpool.

Chris is a door tenant at JSC England and Wales. He is a dual-qualified barrister, able to practise in both England and Wales, as well as Gibraltar, from Phillips Barristers and Solicitors.

Chris graduated from the University of London and, after completing his Bar studies, was called to the Bar of England and Wales by Middle Temple. He was one of the first barristers to complete the Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law, and was thereafter admitted to the Gibraltar Bar, where he has appeared in all the courts in Gibraltar, including the Court of Appeal and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.

The cornerstone of his practice is civil law, advocacy, and written advice across a broad range of practice areas, including professional negligence, personal injury, employment, professional discipline, clinical negligence and contractual disputes.

Dual-qualified at both the English and Nigerian Bar, Chima is a highly experienced barrister with international legal expertise. With a broad civil law practice, he regularly appears in the civil and family courts in both the UK and Nigeria, as well as representing clients in complex cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in England. He has also appeared in the Judicial Committee of the House of Lords.

As an accredited expert on Nigerian law, Chima has been involved in many cross-border cases between Nigeria and England. He regularly prepares expert reports on Nigerian law for use in the English courts and has given expert evidence on Nigerian criminal law and constitutional law in trials at the English Crown Courts.

Called to the Bar: South Africa (2004), England & Wales (2011), Ireland (2020).

Sean is a practising barrister whose work focuses on family law, insolvency, construction disputes and contractual claims in England and Wales. He also holds rights of audience in South Africa and Ireland, where instructions must be through an attorney or solicitor.

He brings over 20 years’ experience across civil and commercial litigation, including applications and appeals in the High Court and Court of Appeal. Sean is recognised for his ability to move effectively between civil and family work, with strong advocacy and forensic skills.