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Jonathan has a broad practice with particular focus upon public procurement, administrative law and human rights, consumer law and commercial law.
Procurement: Jonathan has a busy and wide procurement practice, representing (led and as sole counsel) both claimants and contracting authorities in substantial procurement challenges in a variety of sectors. He has been advising on aspects of the Public Procurement Act 2023.
He has acted in a number of high profile and high value public procurement claims, such as some of the claims involving urgent procurements undertaken during the Covid-19 pandemic and challenges to the use of framework agreements.
He is ranked as a leading barrister for Procurement Law in both directories:
“He is an excellent junior, who’s relaxed, collaborative, responsive and open to input” (Chambers UK, 2023)
“Jonathan is a hard-working and knowledgeable public law practitioner who works for a range of clients” (Legal 500, 2023)
“Approachability, knowledge and ability to explain legal matters in a commercial context to a lay client” (Legal 500, 2023)
“Easy to work with, accessible and good team player” (Legal 500, 2023)
Public Law: Jonathan has substantial experience across a broad spectrum of public law work. He is on the Attorney General’s “A” Panel of counsel. He is instructed in a variety of judicial review claims, many of which have an underlying regulatory thread. He has advised various government departments on wide-ranging issues in respect of number of administrative schemes and legislative proposals. He acts in a variety of statutory appeals (such as immigration civil penalty appeals) and deals with claims under the Human Rights Act 1998. He is ranked as a leading barrister for Administrative Law and Human Rights by the Legal 500.
Consumer: Jonathan has substantial consumer law experience, having acted for the Competition and Markets Authority in several enforcement actions as well has having advised consumers on a variety of issues under legislation such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015. In 2022, he was instructed by BEIS in what is now the leading case on the scope of enforcement powers under the CRA. Jonathan also has experience of dealing with consumer credit issues under the Consumer Credit Act 1974. He has acted in a variety of consumer finance claims, most recently concerning lending in the motor industry. He is ranked as a leading barrister for Consumer Law:
“He brings a meticulous eye to consumer cases, and is a really safe pair of hands. He is excellent in court”. (Legal 500, 2024)
Commercial: Jonathan’s commercial practice primarily covers contractual disputes in a variety of different industry sectors. He acted in a number of public sector contractual disputes which throw up a number of unique issues.
General Background: Jonathan qualified as a solicitor at Slaughter and May before working at the Court of Appeal for two years, where he had oversight of most public law appeals. He has brought this varied professional experience to his practice at the Bar. He is pro-active and believes in working closely with those instructing him throughout the course of litigation and is always available to discuss any issues that arise.
Jonathan has published widely in leading academic and practitioner journals, particularly in public law, public procurement, human rights and consumer credit.
Jonathan is instructed by businesses, local authorities, central government bodies, NHS bodies and the Ministry of Defence. He is often instructed in claims brought by way of judicial review.
Jonathan has experience in the common procedural issues that arise in claims, such as early disclosure, confidentiality rings, standstill issues and applications to lift the automatic suspension. He publishes regularly on public procurement developments.
Human Rights Claims
Acting in claims as sole counsel concerning:
Immigration Claims
Jonathan acts for both financial institutions (including the major banks and finance houses) and borrowers in a variety of specialist regulated lending, retail banking and financial services matters. He was seconded to one of the major banks in respect of the FCA’s review under s.166 FSMA of interest rate swap mis-selling (consequential loss claims). He was previously seconded to the Financial Conduct’s Authority’s predecessor. He has advised, settled pleadings or acted in the following matters:
Public procurement: “Really enjoyable to work with and a man who instils a sense of confidence in the clients.” “A really user-friendly barrister who adapts to different clients and produces great drafting.” – Chambers UK, 2025
Leading junior in Public procurement: “Impressive legal analysis backed up by sound practical and commercial advice. He is also good with clients.” – Legal 500, 2025
Leading junior in Admin law and Human Rights: “An extremely bright and practical junior.” – Legal 500, 2025
Public procurement: “The quality of his drafting and pleadings has been excellent, and he takes a pragmatic approach.” “He is very good in procurement and our first choice.” “You can completely trust his judgement and ability to run large-scale litigation.” – Chambers UK, 2024
Leading junior in Consumer: “He brings a meticulous eye to consumer cases, and is a really safe pair of hands. He is excellent in court.” – Legal 500, 2024
Leading junior in Public procurement: “A ‘go-to’ procurement junior. He is exceptionally committed, diligent and a real team player.” – Legal 500, 2024
Leading junior in Admin law and Human Rights – Legal 500, 2024
Recent Public Procurement Publications
Recent Public law Publications
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