Personal Injury, Commercial & Chancery, Crime and Family Finance

Call 2011

Appointments:2007Admitted as a Solicitor

2014CPS Level 1 General Crime Prosecutor

2018CPS Level 2 Specialist Panel – Proceeds of Crime

Member of Grays InnNorth Eastern CircuitPersonal Injury Bar Assocation

1994 - 1997Northern Chancery Bar Association (Chairmain)

Personal Injury

Jonathan maintains a practice in all areas of personal injury litigation, regularly appearing on behalf of both Claimants and Defendants. He accepts instructions for court hearings on liability and quantum, oral applications and CCMCs.

Alongside his court work, instructions are taken to provide written work, frequently advising on both liability and quantum, in addition to drafting pleadings and statements of case. Over the years Jonathan has completed thousands of hearings in the Small, Fast and Multi Tracks. His experience as a solicitor gives him invaluable knowledge when dealing with matters concerning costs.

For a number of years Jonathan has maintained a practice in the specialist area of credit hire litigation.  He regularly appears on behalf of both Claimants / Credit Hire Organisations and Defendants.  He accepts instructions for court hearings on liability, quantum, oral applications and CCMCs all relating to credit hire. Jonathan has experience in all aspects of credit hire claims but has a particular interest in claims involving bailees in possession. Given his expertise in personal injury claims Jonathan is the perfect advocate to deal with any credit hire claim also involving claims for general damages.

Jonathan has a particular interest in claims concerning property and is regularly instructed in occupiers liability, defective premises and disrepair cases.

Commercial & Chancery

Jonathan practices in chancery and commercial litigation with an emphasis on real property, probate and professional negligence.  His practice also extends to the Court of Protection and matters relating to capacity and financial affairs.

Jonathan is sought after for matters across the spectrum of housing law including possession proceedings, disrepair, succession and anti-social behaviour injunctions. He is regularly instructed on behalf of private, public and Local Authority landlords across the country. He is available for court hearings and written advice.

Part of his practice also includes the prosecution of offences under the Housing Act 2004 and Protection from Eviction Act 1977.

He has significant experience in matters relating to trusts of land following the breakdown of personal or business relationships. In particular he is sought after for his expertise in claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. He has been instructed in cases involving the scrutiny of trust deeds, undue influence and professional negligence.

In respect of contentious probate work Jonathan’s practice also includes regular instructions on behalf of claimants, beneficiaries and estates in matters arising under the Inheritance Act 1975, often where there is a trust of land element. Jonathan has particular expertise in claims involving children, vulnerable adults and deemed divorce. He accepts instructions relating to capacity and the validity of wills.

Jonathan combines his experience in these areas with a thriving Proceeds of Crime practice.  He is regularly instructed by prosecution, defence and third parties where there are complex issues involving property ownership.

CrimeJonathan is a specialist in relation to all aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.  He utilises his experience as a civil practitioner to offer criminal clients the precise advice needed in this developing area of law.  He is instructed on behalf of the Crown and defence as well as third party individuals and businesses.

He is regularly instructed on behalf of parties involved in civil proceedings where the CPS intervene to enforce confiscation orders.

Family FinanceJonathan accepts instructions to advise and represent clients in relation to all aspects of family finance. He is experienced at representing clients at First Hearings, Financial Dispute Resolution Hearings and Final Hearings.

Law LLB (University of Sheffield)

Legal Practice Course (University of Sheffield)