John Clargo
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 5 : Real Estate Litigation
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About
Provided by John Clargo
Practice Areas
John specialises in property litigation, covering all areas of real property and landlord and tenant law (both commercial and residential). He acts for developers, banks, companies, clubs, partnerships and individuals at all levels of court and tribunal.
John also acts in professional negligence and insolvency cases where a detailed knowledge of property law is required.
He has been ranked both in London and the South East for many years.
Career
Before being called to the bar, John was a civil servant (dealing with matters related to defence and foreign affairs). He has in the past been appointed to the Attorney General’s Provincial Panel of Counsel.
Professional Memberships
Property Bar Association
Chancery Bar Association
Publications
John has contributed to Ashton & Reid on Clubs and Associations (Chapter 13: Landlord & Tenant) and John de Waal KC’s Risk and Negligence in Property Transactions (Chapter 1: Client Care).
Personal
Beyond the law John is an avid reader, a keen baker and a binge runner.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
John Clargo accepts instructions on the full range of landlord and tenant and property-related professional negligence matters. He predominantly acts for landlords on residential work, and also accepts instructions from landlords and tenants on commercial matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is an exceptional advocate. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field as well as being a practical commercially-minded lawyer with a sensible approach, always finding the best client outcome."
"John Clargo is an exceptional advocate, and his advice and client care are excellent."
"John is an exceptional barrister whose knowledge and expertise are incredible. He is a fantastic advocate."
"John is an exceptional advocate. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field as well as being a practical commercially-minded lawyer with a sensible approach, always finding the best client outcome."
"John Clargo is an exceptional advocate, and his advice and client care are excellent."
"John is an exceptional barrister whose knowledge and expertise are incredible. He is a fantastic advocate."
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