JUNIOR PROFILE

John Brennan

UK Bar 2026

St Philips Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Midlands (Bar)

23 years ranked

Chancery

Midlands (Bar)

13 years ranked

Real Estate Litigation

Midlands (Bar)

11 years ranked

About

Provided by St Philips Chambers

Practice Areas

Broad range of commercial and chancery work; notably banking, commercial fraud, landlord and tenant, partnership, professional negligence, property, restraint of trade, trusts, and wills and probate. He aims to provide clear, reliable advice and a user friendly service.

Career

Called 1996.

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association and Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association.

Personal

Born 1972. Educated at King Edward's School Birmingham and Jesus College, Oxford (MA, Modern History). Interested in politics, history and sport.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Commercial Dispute Resolution - Midlands (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

John Brennan is an exceptional barrister who receives accolades for his sharp intellect and detailed knowledge of commercial and chancery law. He is recognised for his provision of high-quality advice and adept representation in litigation arising out of fraud and breach of contract, as well as property and construction disputes. He is also well regarded for his handling of professional negligence actions.

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Chancery - Midlands (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

John Brennan has a broad chancery practice, including real property, professional liability, contentious probate and insolvency. His wills, trusts and probate work also includes Inheritance Act claims, breaches of trust and fiduciary duty, and non-contentious trust matters. Brennan is well recognised for his court conduct.

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Real Estate Litigation - Midlands (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Brennan is experienced in commercial property and chancery matters. His broad practice includes acting for private clients in ownership and right of way disputes. He also advises on adverse possession claims. He has appeared before the High Court and the County Court as well as the Adjudicator to HM Land Registry.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He knows exactly how to get into a judge's mind for the judge to be on his client's side. He is a very compelling advocate.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
John Brennan is very multitalented.
ChanceryUK Bar
John is intelligent. He's realistic and he's a great advocate.
ChanceryUK Bar
John is very bright, intelligent, very good on his feet and good with judges. He has a good way of persuading judges.
ChanceryUK Bar
John Brennan is very good with clients and sharp, with a good way of persuading judges.
Real Estate LitigationUK Bar