Jim Conlon
BarristerHow much will Jim Conlon’s services cost?
Jim mostly works on a fixed-fee basis for the main hearing, with a daily refresher rate for any subsequent date of hearing, although this depends on the type of work you request. If you’d like a quotation for his legal services in a particular matter, please contact our clerk using the details below and we’ll be very happy to help. Please also refer to Bank House Chambers’ standard terms & conditions.
What might influence the timescales of the services Jim offers?
Jim would normally expect to arrange a preliminary conference with your client within 7 days of first contact from you. After that, despite our best intentions, we can’t always control timescales or the amount of time we spend on a case. These can be affected by factors such as urgency; complexity; your own (or your client’s) availability; Jim’s availability and that of any third parties; the volume of documents he needs to review or must request; and the court’s availability.
Can you have confidence in Jim’s work?
He is regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
How can you contact Jim Conlon?
In the first instance, please contact our senior clerk, Wayne Digby, on 0114 275 1223 or email him at w.digby@bankhousechambers.co.uk.
Qualifications
LL.B (Hons)
Introduction
Jim specialises in financial remedy, private children and domestic abuse proceedings. He has a wide range of experience in all types of hearings in the family courts.
What others Say
“A very good family counsel” – Deputy District Judge Buxton
“I have instructed Jim in both financial and children proceedings, and on each occasion he has delivered a top-class service. Jim’s knowledge of up to date case law is second to none, and he is highly regarded by his peers within the family law profession. His calm and pragmatic approach instantly puts his lay client at ease. I would not hesitate to recommend Jim to any future clients or colleagues.” – Tarik Elhadidi, Taylor Bracewell Solicitors
Practice
Jim is a preferred choice of family counsel both within South Yorkshire and across the north eastern circuit. He has extensive experience of children act, financial remedy and family law act proceedings at both first instance and appeal level. He is known for his client care and excellent communication skills.
Jim grew up in the south east of England. He read law at the University of Bristol before undertaking the LPC at Nottingham Law School and qualifying as a solicitor in 2002. Jim practiced as a solicitor in London, Kent and Essex before relocating to Sheffield in 2010. Having gained extensive experience of family law and developed a passion for advocacy in the county courts, Jim then went on to qualify as a solicitor advocate before being called to the bar in 2016. Since being called to the bar Jim has developed a strong family practice locally and is also frequently instructed by firms based elsewhere.
Jim is noted for his approachable manner and clear advice by both instructing solicitors and lay clients as well as his detailed knowledge of the law and persuasive advocacy. He is well versed in managing clients’ expectations, is understanding of the needs of his instructing solicitors and is committed to achieving the best outcome possible, however difficult the circumstances.
Qualifications
LL.B (Hons)
Introduction
Jim specialises in a variety of common law and commercial litigation, including professional negligence, TOLATA, contract, property, inheritance and land disputes.
What others Say
Jim has appeared in multiple editions of the Legal 500 in respect of civil litigation matters.
Practice
Jim is instructed both locally in South Yorkshire and farther afield. He has experience of complex and high value commercial litigation as well as private client disputes, particularly in respect of land, inheritance and property matters.
Jim grew up in the south east of England. He read law at the University of Bristol before undertaking the LPC at Nottingham Law School and qualifying as a solicitor in 2002. Jim practiced as a solicitor in London, Kent and Essex before relocating to Sheffield in 2010. Having gained experience of a diverse range of civil law matters whilst practising in London and Sheffield, Jim then went on to qualify as a solicitor advocate before being called to the bar in 2016. Since being called to the bar Jim has developed his civil practice significantly and is a sought-after counsel both in respect of providing opinions and presenting cases at court. This is particularly so where there is an overlap with elements of his family practice, including TOLATA proceedings and contentious probate matters.
Jim is noted for his approachable manner and clear advice by both instructing solicitors and lay clients, as well as his detailed knowledge of the law and persuasive advocacy. He is well versed in managing clients’ expectations, is understanding of the needs of his instructing solicitors and is committed to achieving the best outcome possible, however difficult the circumstances.
Notable cases
Mack v. Lockwood [2009] EWHC 1524 (Ch)
