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Commercial
Joel has represented businesses and individuals on a wide range of commercial matters including contractual disputes, landlord & tenant, mortgage possession, orders for sale, bankruptcy, and consumer credit. He enjoys this area of law and intends to continue to develop his practice in it.
A few examples of Joel’s work include:
- Representing the claimant in a trial involving a contractual dispute over the manufacture and supply of a boat
- Advising a client on the possibility of establishing a beneficial interest in a property under a constructive trust
- Representing the defendant in a Multi-Track trial involving a contractual dispute over the supply of a large number of allegedly defective windows
- Obtaining an order for sale of a property jointly owned by two brothers
If you would like to instruct Joel McMillan or would like help or advice in doing so, please call and talk to our excellent clerking team, led by Chief Executive/Director of Clerking, Paul Cray. Our phone number is +44 (0)20 7583 9241. Alternatively, please email us at chambers@farrarsbuilding.co.uk
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Appointments & Memberships
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- Employment Lawyers Association
- London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association
Education & Qualifications
Prizes and Awards
2017 South Eastern Circuit scholarship to attend the Florida Bar Advanced Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Florida
2013 Certificate of Honour for Results in the BPTC, Middle Temple
2013 The Times Law Award essay competition: Runner Up
2013 The Kingsland Cup national mooting competition: Runner Up (final held in the Supreme Court in front of Lord Carnwath JSC)
2012 Blackstone Entrance Exhibition, Middle Temple
2011 Jules Thorn Scholarship, Middle Temple
Education
2012 – 2013 BPTC, BPP Law School, London: Outstanding
2011 – 2012 GDL, City University, London: Commendation
1999 – 2003 MA (Hons) History, University of Edinburgh: First Class
Previous Employment
Before converting to law Joel was on the Civil Service Fast Stream. Joel’s experiences in Whitehall included training MPs on the parliamentary expenses system, drafting a Cabinet paper, working in the private office of a Secretary of State, and advising Ministers on the development of government policy.
Prior to that, Joel led cultural tours of Western Europe for groups of multi-national clients.
Personal Interests
Much of Joel’s time is taken up with his young family but he still finds time for cycling, theatre, travel, cooking, and playing football and tennis. He also has a keen interest in history and politics.