Arjun Johal Email & Phone Number

The Colmore Building, 20 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6At

For all new instructions please call 0121 262 4045 or send an email to aj@arjunjohalbarrister.co.uk

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Managing Private Children and Family Finance matters, and Civil Law and Immigration cases. I appear regularly in the Family Proceedings Courts and the County Court in respect of Private Children cases for FHDRA, DRA, and Direction hearings. Amongst others, I cross-examine expert witnesses, Consultant Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Independent Social Workers, prepare applications to secure Expert witnesses, and deal with Guardians in Private Children matters. I represent clients at Interim Care Order hearings, attend Financial Dispute Resolution Appointments, and negotiate settlements. I have represented applicants and respondents in respect of non-molestation orders and occupation orders, clients seeking Specific Issue orders, and parties where applications were made for a prohibited steps order.Immigration Law experience spans client conferences, drafting skeleton arguments, client representation before the First Tier Tribunal, and drafting grounds to appeal determinations to the Upper Tribunal. Civil Law spans partnership disputes, landlord & tenant cases involving deeds of guarantee and possession claims, and acting for claimants / defendants in road traffic cases often involving high value personal injury claims.

Derby, United Kingdom

As a member of the commercial team within this global manufacturer of integrated power systems, I contributed to securing contracts and managing commercial activities with a range of international customers.My role spanned the management of the Singapore Aero Engine Services Ltd (SAESL) – JV Overhaul Base account. I reviewed warranty provisions in General Terms Agreement, considered technical reports and data to determine whether workmanship was in breach of warranty.Further contracts included the Trent 1000 shakedown and cross calibration agreement. I drafted and worked to agree clauses in issue with a view to signature, provided commercial support to engine leasing, negotiated terms of lease with SAESL, and re-drafted the agreement in accordance with the agreed amendments. I considered a breach of a lease agreement for a Trent 700 engine, working in consultation with the Chief Engineer to consider R-R’s legal position. Invoice disputes formed a further aspect of my work. I worked on a Projects Zero Dispute and delivered a presentation to the Global Sourcing Board.My role included drafting commercial authorisations, and partnering the legal and compliance team to agree ABC language. I worked with the international tax manager to draft agreement clauses from a Singapore perspective. With regard to Intellectual Property, I discussed terms to be incorporated in a mature engine management agreement with a view to protecting R-R IP rights for new tooling that SAESL may develop at the Overhaul Base. I also meet and test measurement personnel (to agree with SAESL timelines for test schedule for T1000 cross calibration) chief engineers and services executives to discuss open commercial issues with the JV.

Derby, United Kingdom

I established, resourced, marketed and developed this Chambers to provide expert legal advice and strong advocacy with regard to a broad range of legal matters. Briefly, my work spanned two areas . . .Commercial | Business Management: this involved the engagement of clients, partners, and team members. I advised on the commercial viability of new business, the development of new opportunities, and in consultation with colleagues introducing financial planning, reporting and evaluation frameworks. Further initiatives included revitalising reporting functions to facilitate more informed key decision-making, the production of business models to support more effective trading terms / negotiation, and the set-up of financial accounts, invoicing and account managementI recruited and performance managed legal support teams, and prepared and negotiated leases for business property and service agreements.Legal Management: in partnership with professional bodies, solicitors, the Crown Prosecution Service, Her Majesty's Courts & Tribunals Service and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, I dealt with extremely sensitive matters - confidentially and diplomatically. I held case conferences, summarised case files and advised solicitors and clients on case law, procedure and evidence Accomplishments included successfully defending jury trials and representing the Crown in a range of prosecutions, and representing the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency in road safety and environmental matters.

During this period, I represented the Secretary of State in immigration and asylum appeals, and advised on and drafted grounds for appeal.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

As a member of the Youth team, prepared cases for trial in the Youth Court and papers for committal of grave crimes to the Crown Court.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I instructed in civil matters to attend the County Court, advised on Civil Procedure Rules, and dealt with cases involving damages and quantum

London, United Kingdom

As a pupil barrister, I supported members of chambers, researched law and drafted advices on evidence. Drafted defence case statements and legal arguments, and took and transcribed detailed notes on behalf of barristers in Court.

South Carolina, Usa

During Law School, I secured and undertook a placement which involved assisting the Director in presenting cases in an attempt to overturn death sentences.

Bar Vocational Course, Law

2:1, Law