Joseph Sworder

Call: 2025 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2016

“Joe has a positive and proactive approach to his cases, coupled with an approachable and cheerful disposition. It is a pleasure to work with him, and he is well respected for his knowledge and pragmatic style.”

"Joe is an exceptionally knowledgeable and reliable professional, highly regarded by both clients and colleagues for his expertise, approachable manner, calm reassurance and consistent delivery of high-quality work and client representation."

"Joseph is an outstanding advocate and is brilliant at working alongside clients who are always delighted to have him representing them. He quickly identifies the key issues for his case and assimilates the pertinent evidence to craft his trial plan. His advocacy is always perfectly pitched for his audience, and he is always a pleasure to work with."

Joseph is a pupil specialising in all aspects of children law, with a particular emphasis on public and private law cases.

Within public law, Joseph has extensive experience representing local authorities, parents, and children. He is regularly instructed in cases involving significant allegations of neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse.

Joseph is regularly instructed in cases that involve challenging and balanced welfare decisions for children, including disputes concerning sibling separation, placement order applications, and deprivation of liberty orders.

Joseph’s practice includes all aspects of private children proceedings, including disputes involving domestic abuse, implacable hostility to contact, and substance misuse issues. He has a particular experience in representing vulnerable clients who require specialised client care.

Joseph has significant experience in representing local authorities and has been described by instructing solicitors as “brilliant at working alongside clients” and an “outstanding advocate,” with advocacy that is “perfectly pitched for his audience.”