Jonathan Selby KC was called to the Bar in 1999 and was made Queen’s Counsel in 2018. He specialises in Construction and Engineering, Energy and Professional Negligence claims (architects, engineers and surveyors).

He was recently described as “a real fighter who puts his heart into things and gets results” who “gets to the issues straight away, and is very pragmatic and a good tactician.” Jonathan frequently appears in high value litigation in the Technology and Construction Court and has a long list of reported cases from that Court and the Court of Appeal. He is particularly well known for his work on cases concerning apartment blocks, hotels, fire safety and building warranty claims.

Jonathan is often instructed to act for clients in arbitration, adjudication and mediations and is a practising accredited Adjudicator.

Queen’s Counsel, 2018 Lay Member of the RIBA Professional Conduct Panel, 2017-to date Public Access Training, 2008 & 2015 TECBAR Accredited Adjudicator, 2007 Keating Chambers, 2001 Pupillage, Keating Chambers, 2000-2001 Called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn), 1999

French, German.

Technology and Construction Bar Association (TECBAR) Society of Construction Law Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.

Liverpool College; St Catharine’s College, Cambridge (MA Law 1st).

Jonathan is a big sports fan and particularly enjoys football, cricket, tennis and swimming. His other passions are food and cinema.