Commercial disputes

Jonathan is a Partner specialising in banking and financial markets disputes and contentious regulatory matters.   

He has extensive experience acting in litigation and arbitration matters for a broad range of clients, including corporates, funds, financial institutions and sovereigns. His experience includes conducting internal investigations and advising on a variety of compliance and regulatory issues, including FCA enforcement actions.

Jonathan is currently acting for the Federal Republic of Nigeria in its High Court claims against JP Morgan and Shell and ENI arising from the corrupt allocation of the OPL 245 oil block.

Jonathan has spent a significant proportion of his career in Hong Kong, where he is locally qualified. He has also spent time on secondment to the litigation and regulatory teams of two investment banks.

Birkdale School; University of Bristol (BA Hons. Classical Studies); College of Law, York, Common Professional Examination (Commendation) and Legal Practice Course (Distinction).