5 Essex Chambers

Jonathan has a broad practice encompassing the range of Chambers’ work with a particular focus on police law, public / administrative law, employment law, inquests and public inquires.

Jonathan is recognised as a leading junior specialising in police law, inquests, public inquires and public / administrative law.

Recent and on-going inquiries include the Thirlwall, UK Covid-19, Jalal Uddin and Brook House Inquiries. Recent cases include Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool [2023] EWCA Civ 289, R (Officer B50) v HM Assistant Coroner for East Yorkshire and Kingston Upon Hull [2023] EWHC 81 (Admin), Prior and others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2023] EWCA Civ 32 and KSO and others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2023] ICR 34.

Jonathan is a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel (having previously been on the B and C Panels). He sits as an Assistant Coroner for Northamptonshire.

Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers website for Jonathan’s profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.

ALBA; Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (Associate); South-Eastern Circuit.