Joseph is a Senior Associate in Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Abuse team. He qualified as a solicitor in September 2014.
Joseph represents survivors of childhood sexual abuse in claims for compensation. He acts in claims against individual abusers as well as against religious institutions, schools, the cadets, the Scout Association and social services.
Before qualifying as a solicitor, Joseph studied at UCL (University College London) and he was awarded a distinction on the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law.
Joseph also delivers training to external organisations on the civil claims process for abuse survivors and volunteers for the Schools Consent Project where he delivers workshops to school pupils on the issue of consent.
Joseph has appeared on BBC news, in national newspapers and on BBC radio to represent survivors.
Media contributions:
- Lawyer for 40 UK gymnasts shares insights into the difficulties in addressing allegations of abuse – Law in Sport
- Tips on addressing sexual harassment among children – Children & Young People Now
- New law prevents the use of gagging orders by Universities – Student Times
- Michelle Kinneavy: Former gymnast speaks of historical abuse in the sport – BBC Sport
- British Gymnastics: How emulating methods of ex-communist states may have contributed to alleged abuse – Sky News
- How can the industry stamp out abusive behaviour within their businesses and communities? – MCV Develop
Professional memberships
- Association of Child Abuse Lawyers
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
