Komal Patel
December 5, 2018
Sarah Forster *
April 3, 2017
John Hatton
Client following 4 day final hearing:- ‘I would like John to be highly recommended to anyone that needs a Barrister, his work was brilliant, he knew exactly what he was doing and worked to a high standard. I could not have asked for anyone better to handle my case, he was absolutely brilliant. If you are thinking to instruct John, just do it because he is very very good at his job’.
Local Criminal Solicitors said of John Hatton, “Mr Hatton he has had excellent results on cases when briefed by this firm” The firm went onto say “Our client’s have been complimentary on his representation, citing his pleasant and engaging manner.”
Fellow member of the Criminal Bar said “He was completely sure-footed when the case moved straight to sentence in a tricky and serious case.”
Helen Evennett – Coole Bevis – ‘Glowing feedback. My client felt as though John argued and really fought hard for her. Also, we needed special measures and John put a lot of effort into sorting this out.’
John commenced the practising part of his pupillage in October 2018, having joined Westgate Chambers as a first-six pupil in April. As a common law practitioner, he accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ practice and is willing to travel nationwide.
Family Law
John has a broad family law practice and is regularly instructed in both public and private family law proceedings, as well as ancillary relief matters.
Public Care Proceedings
John has experience of representing parents at all stages of care proceedings, from initial ICO applications to final hearings. Recently he was instructed at short notice to represent a mother at a contested ICO which lasted two days with all parties giving evidence.
Additionally, John has experience of representing children, who are the subject of proceedings, via their Guardian.
Private Family Proceedings
John has represented both applicants and respondents at interlocutory and final injunctive hearings as well as Children Act proceedings. His experience includes:
- Occupation Orders;
- Non-molestation Orders;
- Prohibited Steps Orders; and
- Child Arrangements Orders.
Ancillary Relief
John is increasingly being instructed in Ancillary Relief matters where his calm manner reassures clients during these inherently contentious matters.
Civil
While John regularly appears in the County Court acting in small claims trials, he also has experience of appearing in fast-track matters. Most recently, John acted for a Claimant at an application for relief from sanctions during fast-track proceedings.