Justin is forensic in his approach, and has an eye for detail. He is also tactically very strong, and maintains one eye on the big picture. Overall, Justin is very easy to work with as he aims to get the best outcome through working as a team.”

The Legal 500 2024, Clinical Negligence

Justin acts for claimants in both clinical negligence and personal injury cases where individuals have suffered life changing injuries.

He is well regarded for his meticulous attention to detail, robust pleadings, skilled negotiation, persuasive advocacy and excellent client care.

Justin is experienced in tackling difficult causation and quantum issues in claims involving spinal and brain injuries. He is well known for his expertise in serious spinal injuries (cauda equina syndrome). He is credited as a contributor to the GIRFT National Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome Pathway.

He has experience in drafting complex, high-value schedules of loss in catastrophic and fatal accident claims.

Directory Quotes

Justin has a no-nonsense and forensic approach, is good in managing client expectations and possesses fantastic attention to detail. Excellent in dealing with medical experts.”

The Legal 500 2023, Clinical Negligence

Justin is very balanced, the clients love his no-nonsense approach to some incredibly complicated issues.

Legal 500 2022, Clinical Negligence

Forensic in his investigation of the key issues in a case, with an in-depth knowledge of his brief.”

LEGAL 500 2021, CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE

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Client Quotes

Justin is without doubt one of the most skilful impressive barristers I have worked with.”

FRANCES LETCHFORD, MANAGING ASSOCIATE, ENABLE LAW

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  • Qualifications & awards:

    • Bar Vocational Course, University of the West of England
    • PG Dip Law, University of the West of England
    • BSc Econ (Hons), University College of Swansea
    • MSc, Bristol University
    • Diplock Scholar
    • Recipient of Campbell Foster Prize (awarded to the Middle Templar to come first on the BVC at the University of the West of England)
    • Goethe Certificate B2 – German
    • Associate of the Royal Schools of Music (Piano Performance Diploma)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
    • Professional Negligence Bar Association (Executive Committee)

  • Justin Valentine is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.