John Dickinson

Directory Quotes

John Dickinson is extremely good on the details; in fact he’s frightfully good on the details.

John is a superb advocate, meticulous with detail and extremely skilled at cross-examining witnesses. He is excellent with clients and can advise on complex legal issues in a very client-friendly manner.

John is a barrister that picks up every single detail. He has an ability to get to grips with a detailed set of facts and extract the key issues and give sound advice about the best way forward.”

“John is incredibly thorough and leaves no stone unturned in his advice. He is incredibly well prepared, has a good manner with the client, is approachable and calm under pressure. ‘John is a very safe and reliable pair of hands to have on complex cases. He is very good with clients and a capable advocate.’ ‘John gets to grips with matters quickly and greatly reassures clients with his approach and analysis.’ “

“John is excellent, so easy to work with and also so skilled and bright. ‘He provides a fantastic level of service and is technically very strong.’ ‘He is approachable and a safe pair of hands. His advice is meticulous and well structured.’ He is extremely good on details and figures. He picks up every single detail, he is always very clear-headed and manages to make sense of chaos.’”

John approaches his cases as if they are a logic puzzle, which means he covers all the issues in a manner that a lay client can follow. He is one of the safest pair of hands on the circuit.”

Nothing is too much trouble for John. Clients and judges warm to him.”

John has a rare cross-discipline of law and accountancy, which is invaluable. He is thorough in his analysis and crystal-clear in his explanations.  He is also decisive, accurate and completely dependable. Moreover, he is easy to talk to and very supportive.”

John is great with clients and always has a good grasp of details. He is able to marshal information well and is a persuasive and unflappable advocate in court. His accounting background also proves very helpful.”

John is a fantastic choice for contentious probate and chancery matters. ‘He is extremely thorough and has an excellent manner with clients.’ ‘John is very approachable, clear and unflappable.’ “

John’s technical expertise and attention to detail are second to none and this combined with his fantastic client service skills make him my top choice of barrister.’ ‘He is exceptionally good with complex matters.’ “

John gets to the heart of the matter swiftly, and his analysis is crystal-clear. He also has a firm and reassuring manner with clients.”

John is very approachable and can turn things around quickly. He is very good on paper. He is extremely knowledgeable, has an excellent grasp of complex matters and is very responsive to clients’ needs. He is extremely good on details.”

John advises on professional negligence claims in the accountancy and legal sectors. He offers significant expertise acting in claims concerning conveyancing transactions and probate work, and also acts in claims against engineers.

John provides technical advice in such a down-to-earth way that even the trickiest cases can be dealt with smoothly.’ ‘He deals with complex factual and legal matters with close attention to deal, immense patience and good humour.’ ‘John is extremely easy to talk to and provides high-quality, well-structured advice.’ “

John is notable for handling commercial cases and property disputes, as well as contentious probate matters and Court of Protection cases. He provides a fantastic level of service and is technically very strong. ‘John is a details man. He is approachable and a safe pair of hands. His advice is meticulous and well structured.’ ‘He is extremely good on detail and on figures. He is advises as a barrister but he also has very good grounding in accounting and trusts matters. He picks up every single detail.’ ”

John is very thorough, and can marshal complex facts to provide clear legal advice. He is efficient and good with clients.”

John is an absolutely meticulous barrister and gets to the core of the issue immediately. His advice is always crystal clear and I am always impressed by his drafting. John has great attention to detail and provides imaginative solutions to problems. He is also very polished on his feet.”

John tends to get the very complicated cases. He was once a chartered accountant and has an extraordinarily good head for figures. He provides technical advice in such a down-to-earth way that even the trickiest cases can be dealt with smoothly. Clients are regularly impressed with the depth of his advice.”

John’s attention to detail is second to none. He is forensically superb – he can unpick a case extremely well. He’s extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent grasp of complex matters.”

He has an excellent forensic grasp of figures and is unflappable.”

A calm and measured advocate. He is excellent on the details and goes the extra mile.”

He’s very thorough and very good with finance. From a legal standpoint, he is methodical and thorough. He is extremely good on details; no matter how many boxes or lever arch files you throw at him, he can cut through and give you a summary.”

John is a calm and measured advocate, who is always very thorough, precise and clear in his written advice. Nothing is too complex for him to disentangle.”

He is very approachable and can turn things around quickly. He is very good on paper. He is extremely knowledgeable, has an excellent grasp of complex matters and is very responsive to clients’ needs. He is extremely good on details.”

Outstanding grasp of complex matters, excellent quality of written pleadings, highly responsive to client requests, personable.”

Noted by sources as a fantastic choice for contentious probate and chancery matters. He finds the answers to questions on the most obscure subjects, and the thoroughness and clarity of his analyses are very impressive.’ ‘He is an extremely good communicator with clients and an able advocate who ensures that his constructive and helpful advice is turned around quickly.’ “

One of the best barristers I know for client service – he is very reliable and gives very thorough, well thought out opinions. He has a fantastic eye for detail.”

He is very thorough and very empathetic to the clients and has a good grasp of all the issues. ‘John is very detailed with his preparation. He has no weaknesses. ‘ “

He is very good at getting into the detail. John knows his law, is thorough and will go the extra mile to help. ‘He can weave his previous experience as an accountant into his legal advice.’ “

Has great attention to detail and gives clear, pragmatic advice.”

John is a former accountant, and an instructing solicitor considers him to be ‘very good with finance,’ while another interviewee says that ‘he is forensically superb, he can unpick a case extremely well.’ Dickinson advises clients on commercial matters, as well as contentious trusts and probate cases. ‘He is extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent grasp of complex matters and is very responsive to clients’ needs,’ says an interviewee, who continues: ‘He is extremely good on details – no matter how many boxes or lever-arch files you throw at him, he can cut through and give you a summary. His bedside manner is excellent. He provides sound and practical advice. He is a good advocate, his style is quiet and understated.’ ”

John is approachable, meticulous, excellent with clients and most likeable. ‘His advice is thorough and easy to follow, even when the underlying issues of a case are very messy and complicated. He is always willing to discuss his advice and goes beyond what is expected in providing recommendations to progress the matters.’ “

Client Quotes

The mediator was experienced, understood the issues and was sensitive to the issues in dispute.”

Huge gratitude for your kindness, support and incredibly wise counsel though out our case. You are an extraordinary man and we feel very lucky to have had you represent us.”