John Clargo > Gatehouse Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Gatehouse Chambers
1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray’s Inn
WC1X 8BS
England

Work Department

Real property including landlord and tenant; property-related professional negligence; commercial.

Position

John’s practice is primarily based on advice and representation in relation to the law of property, dealing regularly with owners of freehold and leasehold interests in land.

He also handles professional negligence litigation in relation to property professionals as well as commercial insolvency and general contractual disputes, where his property expertise gives him the edge.

An extremely capable and experienced advocate”, the legal directories recommend him not only as “the quality of his work is excellent” but also because he is “very easy to deal with” and “highly approachable”.

In a previous life John was a civil servant working in matters concerning defence and foreign affairs.

Career

Called to the bar in 1994.  AG’s provincial panel 1998 (reappointed 2001). Registered pupil supervisor.

Languages

English, German, Russian, French

Memberships

Property Bar Association
Chancery Bar Association
London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association

Education

  • MA (Oxon)
  • Post-graduate certificate in Law
  • Postgraduate certificate in Russian

Leisure

In his spare time, John enjoys running (road and cross-country).

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > South Eastern Circuit > Property and construction

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1

John ClargoGatehouse Chambers ‘John has excellent advocacy skills. He reads the judge well and knows which points to make. He is very good and calm with clients.’

London Bar > Property litigation

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

John ClargoGatehouse Chambers ‘Very incisive, getting to the core of the issue and giving good clear, concise advice. Very quick turnaround. Excellent communications.’