Band 1
Provided by Justin Warshaw KC
Justin Warshaw KC specialises in complex big money cases, difficult jurisdictional issues, cases with Human Rights angles, difficult factual disputes and coercive control.
He appears regularly in the leading family cases and is well-known for his before the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He is frequently instructed in international work advising in cases in Jersey, Gibraltar, Singapore, Canada, the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong.
He is most often seen in high profile divorces acting either for (or for the spouses of) captains of industry, disrupters, oligarchs, film stars, producers, heiresses and football club owners.
He was appointed Deputy High Court Judge in February 2024.
He is frequently appointed as private FDR judge in complex high net worth cases.
Justin was called to the Bar in 1995 after graduating from Christ Church, Oxford. He took silk in 2015 and was appointed a Deputy High Court Judge in February 2024.
FLBA
Chambers and Partners
“He’s a good details person and brings this cerebral, intellectual approach to his advocacy.” “He’s good at putting clients at ease and making them understand key issues.” “Whatever the situation, he pushes until he has a thorough understanding of it.”
“Justin is very colourful, enthusiastic and experienced, and his cross-examination is very creative.” “He is conscientious, hard-working and fearless. He’s very good on the law, excellent in court and no-nonsense. He subtly persuades the court to go along with what he wants to achieve and is very good in cross-examination.”
Legal 500
‘A silk who combines strong forensic skills with the ability to argue any point from any angle. He has the ear of the judge.’
Provided by Chambers
Justin Warshaw KC mainly handles international work and regularly appears before the High Court and the Court of Appeal, representing an impressive clientele of high-profile individuals. Warshaw is frequently instructed in cases involving offshore jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Gibraltar and Jersey.
Provided by Chambers
Justin is very on the detail, and he will get straight down to the issues at hand, arguing an array of complex points. He's prepared to have the fight.
Justin is a fearsome advocate - watching his cross-examination is an absolute joy. He always has something fresh to bring to strategic discussions.
Justin is totally brilliant - he displays incredible financial acumen and unerring judgement. A barrister with a touch of greatness.
Justin is able to see disputes in an unusually holistic way, which allows him to unpick the thorniest knots. He is a go-to silk for the most complex cases.
Justin is absolutely exceptional - an awe-inspiring KC.
Justin is very on the detail, and he will get straight down to the issues at hand, arguing an array of complex points. He's prepared to have the fight.
Justin is a fearsome advocate - watching his cross-examination is an absolute joy. He always has something fresh to bring to strategic discussions.
Justin is totally brilliant - he displays incredible financial acumen and unerring judgement. A barrister with a touch of greatness.
Justin is able to see disputes in an unusually holistic way, which allows him to unpick the thorniest knots. He is a go-to silk for the most complex cases.
Justin is absolutely exceptional - an awe-inspiring KC.