Direct Access Barrister
John Steel KC A KC (King's Counsel) is a very senior barrister or solicitor advocate who is recognised as an expert and leader in their legal field. A KC will often take the lead on cases, particularly highly complex cases which demand greater experience and expertise.
Direct Access Barrister
John Steel KC A KC (King's Counsel) is a very senior barrister or solicitor advocate who is recognised as an expert and leader in their legal field. A KC will often take the lead on cases, particularly highly complex cases which demand greater experience and expertise.
John accepts Direct Access work on planning and related matters on a flexible basis from a full range of clients which is privately funded (not legal aid).
Representation in Court Litigation is accepted but not by Direct Access and must be with instructions through a solicitor.
Area of Law
Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure
Extensive experience since 1978.
Planning and Environmental
Extensive experience since 1978.
Public and Administrative Law
Extensive experience since 1978.
Sport
John is CEDR accredited for arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution, as well as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
What sort of work do I do?
John advises on planning matters of all types and sizes, with a focus on development proposals including aviation and airports, major infrastructure, transport, solar and wind energy and housing.
John regularly appears in the High Court, Court of Appeal and the House of Lords (now Supreme Court), as well as in Public Inquiries.
He is also a qualified mediator and international arbitrator.
John can complete fixed-fee merits assessments for clients to determine the probability the prospects of success of a case.
John is CEDR accredited for arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Who do I work for?
John acts for and advises private developers and landowners, local planning authorities, and government authorities, groups as well as individuals.