Qualifications
LL.B (Hons) (King's College London)
LL.M (Commercial Law) (Bristol)
Appointments
Junior Counsel to the Crown (Regional Panel)
Profile
Following his pupillage at Atkin Chambers in London, Julian has built a busy construction, commercial and property litigation practice in Chambers. He has a particular expertise in construction disputes which involve issues relating to standard form contracts, payment claims (including those made under the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996), employers' claims against contractors and claims against construction professionals.
Julian is also experienced in contractual disputes, sale of goods (including marine claims) and consumer law cases (including credit hire litigation) as well as real property disputes concerning nuisance, trespass, boundaries, easements and adverse possession.
"Queen Square Chambers' Julian Allsop is ‘a born fighter whose sense of humour and charm makes him a delight to work with’ on construction and property matters." UK Legal 500 (2010)
"Queen Square Chambers' 'sound and reliable' Julian Allsop is recommended for clear advice in property and construction matters." UK Legal 500 (2009)
Recent Cases
Re BA Peters Plc (in administration) [2008] All ER (D) 392 (Apr)- Issues relating to part exchange of a boat and passing of title, exceptions to the rule of nemo dat.
Other Interests
Qualified Mediator : TECBAR Mediator Panel & Bar Council List of Barrister Mediators.
Visiting Lecturer on the Bar Vocational Course, Western and Wales (UWE).
Professional Memberships
Member of the Technology and Construction Bar Association.
Member of the Western Circuit.
Other Memberships
Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce.
Hobbies
Racquet sports
Fine wines
Cookery
"Recommended for clear, succinct advice in construction and property matters." UK Legal 500 (2008)
