Our People
Meet our team at JSC Chambers
Joseph Chiffers
Head of Chambers and Practising Barrister
Joseph is a barrister with the right to conduct litigation and to accept public access work. Joseph has expertise in civil and commercial litigation including, landlord and tenant (business and residential), property litigation, employment law, common law and chancery; he worked as a Solicitor Advocate in private practice before setting up his own chambers.
He has 18 years of civil and commercial litigation experience and knows the profession well from the perspective of clients, solicitors and the judiciary.
His professional Moto is to 'promote and protect his clients' interests fearlessly, without regard to his own or to other peoples' which comes directly from the Barristers Code of Conduct.
Joseph practices in civil and commercial litigation, including, landlord and tenant (residential and business), property litigation, chancery, employment and common law.
Notable Cases:
Judicial review against Liverpool City Council regarding regulations against buskers (2012), SEE HERE
BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd v Hart (2012); see HERE
Enterprise Insurance Plc v U Drive (Gibraltar) Solutions Ltd (2016); see HERE.
RE Barclay Entertainment Limited (2019), SEE HERE (obtained a winding up order against a company that was subject to a Company Voluntary Liquidation, against a strong presumption that the winding up petition should be dismissed due to the CVL).
Paula Walters v DWP (2019) SEE HERE (My client, the Claimant was unsuccessful, but the case provides non-binding guidance that nationalism is likely to be a belief that is protected by the Equality Act 2010)
Robinson v Ramsbottom (2020) (A case heard by His Honour Judge Sephton QC, where Joseph Chiffers successfully represented a collector of rare tattooing artefacts. Our client’s unique Christian Warlich sketchbook had been damaged by another collector).
Penny Lane Claims v Channon (2021) et al (Joseph Chiffers is successfully represented the Respondent in a High Court Appeal heard by Mr Justice Snowden. The case was very similar to Manchester Shipping Ltd v Balfour Shipping Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 164, which had been heard shortly before – SEE HERE)
Lodhia v Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police (2022)- this case is pending at the time of writing. The Claimant wishes to set a precedent that will use the Human Rights Act 1998 to regulate the use of the 'Released Under Investigation' scheme. This scheme was introduced as a result of the 28 day time limit being placed on bailed suspects pursuant to the Policing and Crime Act 2007. The RUI scheme has arguably resulted in substantial delays in offences being investigated. A suspect who is subject to RUI has the prospect of a prosecution hanging over them, which will inevitably cause distress.
EB v Disclosure & Barring Service [2023] UKUT 105 (AAC) -. HERE We successfully appealed the order preventing our client from working with children or vulnerable adults. The case concerned a difficult point of law concerning what is meant by ‘mistake’ in the particular context of a de-barring order. The Tribunal accepted that they could make different findings of fact without finding an error in the reasoning of the DBS, although in this particular case they did find fault with the reasoning.
Charon v Barton [2023] EWHC 500 – a reported High Court case concerning the proper test for undue influence to be applied in the case of a mutual will.
Oyston v Blackpool Council [2024] EWHC 1224 (admin); reported case on council tax liability - https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2024/1224.html
What Our Clients Say:
"The understanding, client care and expert support afforded to myself and my wife, to reach a very satisfactory resolution to an impasse with a well known Travel Company, demands recognition.
The curtailment of a holiday, due to no fault of our own, resulted in a stressful, costly and frustrating eight months period.
During this period, after considerable time spent engaging with the Holiday Company, Travel Insurance Company and trying to seek out legal advice, we had made no progress in coming to any resolution.
After recommendation, I was introduced to Joseph Chiffers and his very capable, client focused assistant, Ellie Twist.
Calmly outlining what information was needed, and an explanation of the approach that would be taken to come to a satisfactory conclusion, immediately I felt in safe hands.
No false promises, but a very professional team that would pursue the case that I had presented.
Due to the direct engagement of Joseph Chiffers, the Holiday Company made an offer, that myself and my wife felt was reasonable and satisfied our loss of holiday disappointment. I am sure that without the help, advice and engagement of Joseph Chiffers, our dispute would not have been as satisfactorily resolved.
I would highly recommend Joseph Chiffers, Barrister at Law."
- Colin Hunt
"Joseph has been fantastic in assisting me in looking at the legal options available to my company when a client refused to pay for a service provided to them. He has been incredibly fast in replying to my emails and his legal letters that he has sent on behalf of my company have been extremely detailed and comprehensive. I am extremely grateful for his assistance."
~ VK Accountancy Ltd
"We use Joseph on a direct access basis. He is a real asset to our business and knowing we can use him at any time as necessary is peace of mind. He is courteous, knowledgable, fast to respond and a really nice guy. He really helps us through the complexities of Commercial Law."
~ Cloud Enterprise Ltd
"Very approachable and accommodating. Joseph brings a clever thinking process to complex issues, offers excellent support and is unshakable under pressure. Despite facing a most formidable opponent (Mr Ben Hubble QC, "Head of 4 New Square Chambers") in the High Court, Joseph was successfully able to argue for an adjournment."
~ Udrive Solutions (Gibraltar) Ltd
"Joseph is an excellent lawyer and a person of considerable integrity."
~ Adam Heatherington
Tracey McIver
Non-practising Solicitor and Practice Manager
Tracey has worked exclusively in the legal profession for over 30 years, focusing on Debt Collection and enforcement, including insolvency.
She headed up a large solicitors' practice and had responsibility for compliance, regulation, HR and practice management together with running a legal practice.
This wealth of knowledge and experience lends itself well to her role as Practice Manager at JSC Chambers.
Tracey Johnson
Assistant to Joseph Chiffers
Tracey has had a career as a Personal and Executive Assistant spanning over 25 years. Having worked in industries and businesses ranging from cake manufacturing to major computer game developers, Tracey has amassed all the skills necessary to assist Joseph and members of the Chambers with their workloads and responsibilities.
Furthermore, Tracey has the experience and inter-personal skills to deal with client queries with empathy and efficiently.
Nicholas Copello
Practising Barrister
Nicholas graduated with a BA from Royal Holloway College, University of London after reading ancient history and philosophy. He then proceeded to obtain a Masters degree conversion in law and studied the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at the University of Law in Birmingham in 2020. Nicholas was called to the bar in 2021.
Prior to his pupillage, Nicholas worked at a Birmingham solicitor's firm in which he gained advocacy and litigation experience on a wide range of civil matters.
Nicholas completed his pupillage with JSC Chambers in 2023.
Nicholas is interested in the links between philosophy, history and the law, and uses this knowledge and interest to inform his arguments and legal reasoning. He feels passionate about the law and his commitment to protecting clients' interests.
Notable cases
At an early stage in his career, Nicholas has excelled in some extremely challenging cases, including:
1. Mustafa v Saleem & Chaudri
Nicholas obtained urgent injunctive relief and then succeeded at a 6 day trial, involving complicated issues around unlawful forfeiture of a commercial lease, unlawful use of utilities and allegations of the use of fraudulent evidence.
2. Doran v Estuary
Nicholas successfully represented the client at trial, in a complicated dispute over staircasing provisions in a long lease, and whether a surveyor’s report complied with the formalities of the contract.
Sarah Noble
Pupil Barrister
Sarah commenced her pupillage with JSC Chambers in March 2025. She completed the Barrister Training Course with Distinction as an Advocacy Scholar and subsequently spent six months as a County Court Advocate with LPC. In this role, she developed strong advocacy skills, representing clients in a range of cases, including possession hearings, road traffic accident liability disputes, and OIC disposal claims.
Alongside her work as an advocate, Sarah acted as a Consultant for JSC Chambers, where she drafted statements of case and opinions on matters spanning employment law, land law, and insolvency law.
Sarah has also demonstrated a strong commitment to pro bono work, providing legal support through the Free Representation Unit and the BPP Legal Advice Clinic. She is passionate about ensuring access to justice and is dedicated to delivering a high standard of service to her clients.
Sarah obtained her undergraduate degree in Law from Newcastle University, securing an unconditional offer after achieving 10 A*s at GCSE. She excelled in university mooting competitions, finishing as runner-up in a Legal Triathlon involving three distinct advocacy contests.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys going to the spa, reading, and walking/running with her chihuahua, Reggie.
Sarah is expected to be available to accept instructions from September 2025
Emanuela Ackon
Dedicated Consultant
Emanuela is a dedicated Consultant at Chambers bringing a wealth of experience and a client-focused approach to her role. Prior to joining Chambers, she worked as a County Court Advocate across the North West, where she represented clients in a range of civil and commercial disputes. Earlier in her career, Emanuela worked as a Paralegal and Legal Executive at several respected firms to provide tailored legal solutions.
Emanuela’s academic achievements reflect her commitment to excellence in the legal field. She earned a postgraduate degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, completing the Bar Professional Training Course with Very Competent. She also holds an undergraduate degree in LLB (Hons) Family Law from London South Bank University, graduating with a 2:1. Emanuela was Called to the Bar in 2021.
Emanuela’s professional journey has equipped her with strong analytical, advocacy, and problem-solving skills, which she continues to apply to her consultancy role. She takes pride in offering practical support to clients, ensuring their needs are met.
Outside of work, Emanuela enjoys spending quality time with her family and is an active member of her local church. She is passionate about community service, representing a diverse group of women and advocating for their voices to be heard through various initiatives.
Everton Wedderburn
Senior Civil Clerk
Everton joined JSC in February 2025. He brings circa 22 years of clerking and commercial experience to JSC. This includes a period of almost 28 years at 36 Bedford Row and a position as head of commercial clerking at the Barrister Group.
Everton’s experience allows him to quickly understand the needs of professional and lay clients; he will go the extra mile for clients and will only make well informed and honest recommendations for counsel.