John was at the founding of Batt Broadbent in 1964.  In 1999 his expertise in Commercial Property took a back seat when he helped lead the campaign to overturn the conviction of Sally Clark, the victim of one of the worst miscarriages of justice of our time.  He acts as a consultant in cases of false allegations on which he is a television, radio and media commentator. He has extensive experience as a chairman and governor of preparatory and public schools. He was a member of the Council of the Royal School of Church Music.