Joseph Switalski
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 4 : Family: Matrimonial Finance
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Band 4
About
Provided by Joseph Switalski
Practice Areas
Joe’s practice covers the full range of family law issues with a particular emphasis on financial remedy applications and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Joe has been led in the Court of Appeal twice: first by Jonathan Southgate KC in the case of Sharp v Sharp [2017] EWCA Civ 408 and subsequently by Jonathan Swift in the case of Wilmot v Maughan [2017] EWCA Civ 1668. In 2024, Joe was led by Brent Molyneux KC, successfully resisting an appeal before Sir Jonathan Cohen, in The Incorporated Trustees of Great Calling Ministries Worldwide v Irabor [2024] EWHC 803 (Fam).
Career
Called to the Bar in 2014 by the Inner Temple.
Professional Memberships
Inner Temple, Family Law Bar Association, Resolution
Personal
Durham University (LLB). Nottingham Trent University (BPTC). Major Scholar (Inner Temple).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Joseph Switalski is a matrimonial finance junior who is accumulating a reputation well beyond his year of call for his financial remedy and divorce work. He has experience of handling cases involving complicating issues such as loans, company valuations, and property portfolios. Switalski is fully equipped to represent clients on cases with an international flavour.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clients love Joe's intelligence and straightforward delivery. His advice is always detailed but commercial."
"Joseph is a talented advocate who is a strong presence in the courtroom."
"Joe impresses with his confidence, client care and intellect."
"Clients love Joe's intelligence and straightforward delivery. His advice is always detailed but commercial."
"Joseph is a talented advocate who is a strong presence in the courtroom."
"Joe impresses with his confidence, client care and intellect."