MCB
LEGAL
Joseph McCaughley is a Consultant Solicitor and Director at MCB Legal, specialising in dispute resolution.
He has a varied background across a range of specialist practice areas, including media law, medical law, and professional negligence.
Drawing upon his extensive experience acting for ultra-high-net-worth-individuals (UHNW) and global businesses to deliver added value, Joseph presently works primarily with prominent individuals and successful businesses on dispute resolution.
OUR
SERVICES
Joseph's primary focus is reputation protection and high stakes litigation.
He mainly undertakes work in the following practice areas:
MEDIA LAW
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Defamation involving traditional news and media outlets and social media. This includes, pre and post publication advice and engagement, and litigation.
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Privacy claims.
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Removal of false and defamatory online content, including social media posts and negative reviews.
DATA PROTECTION
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Data subject access requests (DSAR).
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Removal of inaccurate and outdated data held by companies and compliance databases.
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Right to be forgotten cases.
PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
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Bringing and defending claims against professionals, including, doctors, solicitors, surveyors, architects, and accountants.
OTHER DISPUTES
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Advising individuals and businesses on risk and strategy to avoid disputes, alone, or as part of a multi disciplinary team of PRs and intelligence analysts.
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Judicial Review.
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Third Party and Wasted Costs Orders.
JOSEPH MCCAUGHLEY
Prior to becoming a consultant, Joseph was at the boutique media law firm, Schillings International LLP, where he specialised in privacy, defamation, GDPR and reputation management.
Joseph is a troubleshooter and adept problem solver for his clients, often advising individuals and businesses on risk and strategy before disputes occur. In addition, he provides robust advice and assistance when disputes arise, and champions the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (including mediation) to seek to resolve disputes quickly and cost effectively for his clients. But equally, Joseph is an expert litigator with trial experience on various complex and high-profile cases, meaning he is accomplished and well-versed with court proceedings when required.
In addition to Joseph’s legal practice, he sits as a panel member on a Fitness to Practise Hearing Panel.
SAMPLE
CASES
Whilst most of Joseph’s cases are private for reasons of client confidentiality, a selection of cases which are in the public domain include:
Joseph was part of the team that represented The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry) in his judicial review against the Home Office, as a result of RAVEC’s decision to withdraw security for The Duke when he stepped down as a working member of The Royal Family.
Waterfield & 26 others v Dentality & others 8 WLUK 90
Joseph successfully represented a dentist and dental practice in a case brought by 27 claimants (with the potential for over 500 claimants to have joined the action) in which professional negligence was alleged against a hygienist. Joseph successfully resisted the claimants’ application for a Group Litigation Order (GLO) and the claim discontinued.
Robinson v Mercier [2023] EWHC 21 (KB)
Joseph successfully overturned a third party wasted costs order against a medico-legal expert exceeding £50,000 due to expert evidence he gave at trial.
Shaw v Maguire [2023] EWHC 2155 (KB)
Joseph represented the Defendant, a medical pathologist, in arguing that the claim was brought out of time.
Hall v Thomas, Hardwick and Everton Football Club [2014] EWHC 1625 (QB)
Joseph was part of the team that represented the club doctor in a claim brought by a footballer who alleged the loss of chance of a professional football career.
Joseph represented a world-renowned Consultant Surgeon in a negligence claim brought by an ex-premier league and international footballer. A negotiated settlement was reached for less than 1/3 of the damages sought.
Joseph has represented two Consultant Psychiatrists in separate negligence claims brought against them, with both claims valued in excess of £20 million.
FEES
Joseph offers a premium and valuable service to clients at a fair price.
He offers tailored pricing options to best suit his client’s needs, including:
Private Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees
e.g. for discrete tasks and advice, including initial case screening.
Retainers
e.g. on a monthly basis.
In-house Counsel
Joseph was an in-house solicitor for a large global organisation.
He can work alongside in-house teams or as sole counsel.
Insurance
Joseph accepts work funded by insurers.
CONTACT
MCB
Legal
Joseph McCaughley
Email: joseph@mcblegal.co.uk
Landline: 0330 058 4012 then dial ext. 2934
For any general enquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
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