Joshua Munro

Joshua Munro

Joshua has a busy civil practice, mainly in the areas of costs and claims against professionals. He always aims to provide clear and persuasive advocacy, and sensible and thorough advice.

In appropriate cases Joshua is able to accept instructions directly from business and individuals. He was called to the Bar in 2001 after taking the highest first in his year in English and Modern Languages at Oxford, and a commendation in the Diploma in Law at City University. Joshua speaks fluent Italian and visits Italy whenever possible.

Email: joshua.munro@hailshamchambers.com
Phone: 020 7643 5000

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Year of call: 2001

Specialist areas: professional liability; costs; commercial litigation; regulatory & disciplinary; personal injury; arbitration and mediation.

Education: Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. Double First: English and Modern Languages BA Hons. This was the highest first in the year. Distinction (28/30) in the oral examination; City University, London. Diploma in Law, Commendation; College of Law, London. Bar Vocational Course, Very Competent.

Publications and lectures: Joshua is currently giving lectures on lawyers' liability to leading firms practising in this area.

 

  
  • French v Carter Lemon Camerons [2013] P.N.L.R. 2. Solicitors' entitlement to lien where retainer terminated following complaint by client.
  • Minkin v CFKT [2012] 3 All E.R. 1117. Joshua and Bernard Livesey QC acted for the successful appellant solicitors in what the Law Society Gazette called a "Landmark retainer case win."
  • Gossage v Bishton [2012] EWCA Civ 717 Joshua acted for the successful respondent in the Court of Appeal. The case dealt with the costs position where a Consent Order had been agreed settling all matters save for costs.
  • Letts v Royal Sun Alliance Plc [2012] 3 Costs L.R. 591. Joshua acted for the successful respondent in a High Court costs appeal with potentially wide implications. The case involved consideration of the predictive costs regime.
  • Lord Coleridge v Sotheby's [2012] EWHC 370 (CH). Auctioneer's negligence. Damages for negligent under-valuation of chattel. 

"Joshua Munro is excellent in every aspect of his profession, on paper, in conference, and before the court. He is a finder of solutions, not excuses." Legal 500 2011

"... is 'one to watch' according to interviewees, who foresee 'a promising future'." Chambers UK 2013

" ... is ‘committed and tenacious', and ‘calm and unflustered under pressure'." Legal 500 2012