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John de Bono

CALLED TO THE BAR 1995

Junior Counsel


General Profile

Background

 

1990 Downside School
1993 1st Class Honours, Oxford University, Philosophy and Theology
1994 CPE, De Montfort University, Leicester, (placed 1st)
1995 ICSL, called to the Bar

Email: jdebono@3serjeantsinn.com



General Information

 


Directory Comments

 

John is recommended in police law and clinical negligence by leading legal directories Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

 

"John de Bono is widely praised by those that instruct him as an "absolute cut above the rest" since "he can easily carve his way through the most complex issues." One impressed solicitor said that "working with him you really feel like you are working in a partnership." Chambers and Partners 2012

 

"John de Bono is singled out for the speed of his responses to clients and his "concise, no-nonsense approach." He is well known for his work in disciplinary tribunals and judicial reviews and has also developed a niche practice in handling cases involving corruption. His recent work includes acting for Merseyside Police in a case involving an officer accused of diverting high-value counterfeit cigarettes. Chambers and Partners 2012

 

'John de Bono remains a respected expert and an increasingly renowned name in police disciplinary proceedings and judicial review matters. He recently represented Merseyside Police in a corruption trial against two constables accused of offering a prisoner sex/drugs in return for confessing to motor crime offences.'.... Chambers and Partners 2011

 

'John de Bono acts for both claimants and defendants, and routinely works on prominent, high-value cases.' .... Chambers and Partners 2011

 

'John De Bono is ‘very helpful in complex medical cases’.... Legal 500 2011

 

"...'first rate', 'responsive' and a 'brilliant advocate'..." Legal 500 2010

 

John de Bono is considered to be “reliable counsel.” Chambers and Partners 2010


'John de Bono continues to build an impressive practice with an emphasis on disciplinary work. He has particular interest in judicial review and public law generally.'... Chambers and Partners 2010

 

'...“star of the future” John de Bono has won some challenging medium and high-value cases. He is admired for his “enthusiastic, pleasant style,” and for his “well-prepared advocacy and sound judgement.”' Chambers & Partners 2009 

 

"...able to identify and deal with the crux of a claim simply and efficiently..." Legal 500 2008



Nature of Practice

 

Clinical Negligence & Healthcare - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE 

Clinical negligence

Higher value personal injury 

Public law medical cases

 

 

Police law - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

 

Civil actions involving the police

Professional discipline

Judicial review

 

Professional discipline - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

 

Police discipline

Misconduct cases

Corruption trials

Panel advice

 

Public & Administrative - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE



Specialist Information

 


Reported and other cases of Interest

 


Clients

 


Publications

 


Lectures and Seminars

 
John regularly lectures to solicitors and other interested groups.

Related Professional Activities

 
Member of Personal Injury Bar Association and Professional Negligence Bar Association.

Other Information