Julian Hunt

Julian Hunt operates a legal practice as a barrister, having qualified in 2005 and being a member of Lincoln's Inn after obtaining a degree from the University of Cambridge. He has been in continuous practice since that date, initially undertaking family, civil, and criminal work before serving at the Crown Prosecution Service in Surrey for three and a half years. The firm's practice now primarily focuses on defending Housing Act prosecutions and providing expertise in Road Traffic Law. The practice holds particular expertise in Housing Act law and property licensing matters, with Julian Hunt recognized as one of the country's foremost barristers in this area.

He has a specific focus on the law of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), an area he identified for growth many years ago, and has authored a leading book on the subject. The firm assists clients with critical questions such as determining if a property legally constitutes an HMO, assessing council procedural adherence, and evaluating evidence admissibility. Julian Hunt has advised and represented numerous landlords over the years in proceedings related to Housing Act compliance. The firm's services include defending clients in court, addressing court summonses, and contesting Civil Penalty Notice fines.

The barrister also handles breaches of HMO Management Regulations, the Housing Act 2004, and Right to Rent legislation, as well as contesting tenant claims for Rent Repayment Orders and defending letting agent prosecutions. In Housing Act cases, the firm aims to prevent matters from proceeding to court, thereby frequently avoiding criminal records for landlords or agents, or securing significantly reduced civil penalties. Julian Hunt is also associated with Landlords Defence Ltd, advising their clients. Beyond Housing Act matters, the practice also demonstrates significant expertise in Road Traffic Law.

Julian Hunt provides advice and representation for a range of motoring offences, including drink driving, speeding, driving without insurance, and careless driving. The firm assists clients facing points on their licence or a driving ban. Through the Direct Access scheme, clients can directly engage the barrister for advice and representation without the need for a solicitor, often resulting in a more cost-effective and streamlined legal process. The practice maintains a nationwide scope, with Julian Hunt willing to travel across the United Kingdom to provide representation.

He has served clients in diverse geographical locations, including as far north as Carlisle and as far west as Bodmin. Accessibility is a key aspect of the firm's operations, with the barrister readily available online via mobile phone or email. Client meetings are typically conducted face-to-face, which is preferred, but video conferences are also utilized to accommodate clients not based in London or the South East. Julian Hunt is regulated by the Bar Standards Board, the regulatory authority for all barristers, and is fully insured under the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund.

He is also a member of the Public Access Bar Association, the Criminal Bar Association, the South Eastern Circuit, and is a FA Registered Lawyer. The firm emphasizes a highly personal service, with Julian Hunt undertaking all allowed work and representing clients at all hearings, rather than briefing cases to other lawyers. Initial engagement typically involves reviewing papers and arranging a formal conference to advise on necessary actions.