Joseph Steadman

UK Bar

Joseph Steadman is a trusts, pensions and commercial law expert with High Court and Court of Appeal experience. His expertise also extends to property-related matters.

"He is able to hold his own against leading silks as his advocacy is always on-point. He works tirelessly and clients love him."

"A real go-to for matrimonial trusts work. What he doesn't know isn't worth knowing."

"Joseph is able to explain complicated trusts matters in a very simple way. He is very good at identifying practical steps to achieve what is needed."

Joseph Steadman is regularly instructed in the High Court and has a strong chancery practice that spans general commercial matters as well as trusts and estates. He is experienced in handling onshore and offshore trust cases, and has particular expertise in advising in relation to tax considerations.

"Joseph is able to handle complex matters with ease, and always focuses on how best to achieve the client's desired outcome."

"A super hard-working and responsive barrister, whose drafting is particularly good."

"Just great and so easy to work with. Really nice and very clever, he's cheerful and will keep you going when the case gets serious and heavy."

"Joseph is well prepared and all over the details."

Joseph Steadman has an impressively wide-ranging pensions practice that sees him acting for employers, trustees, members and the Pensions Regulator. He has in-depth knowledge of proceedings brought under Part 8 of the CPR, as well as disputes over transfers. Steadman has the capabilities to handle both commercial and private pensions matters.

"Joseph Steadman is good on the detail, commercial and turns the work around quickly."

"He is sound and completely gets it. He has great judgement and gives advice that everyone understands."

"Joseph is extremely responsive and understands the wider objectives and perspectives of both instructing solicitors and the client."

Joseph Steadman regularly acts across a wide range of property law matters. He has experience in high-profile rent arrears cases, right of way actions and leaseholder disputes. He has appeared in the County Court, tribunals and the Court of Appeal.

"Joe is a great up-and-coming junior who provides clear written advice and very good client service."

"Joseph is very impressive. He is incredibly professional and doesn't miss a beat on the law and in terms of putting his case across."

"Joe is incredibly bright, very sensible, commercial, empathetic and shows a great level of maturity."

"Joseph is very good on his feet, quick, responsive, astute and has a lovely manner with judges through which he connects with them very well."

"Joseph is incredibly intelligent, very switched on and a good advocate. He builds a good rapport, and is very clear in his submissions and at tailoring them to the audience."