Park Square Barristers

Jonathan Holsgrove may accept Public Access work, where he can be instructed directly by a member of the public rather than a solicitor.

Commercial & Chancery

Jonathan practices in chancery and commercial litigation with an emphasis on real property, probate and professional negligence.

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 and beneficial interests in deceased estates.

Crime

Jonathan is a specialist in relation to all aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. He utilises his experience in civil and family work to offer criminal clients the precise advice needed in this continually evolving area of law. He is instructed on behalf of the Crown and defence as well as third party individuals and businesses. Jonathan has provided lectures on the interaction between POCA and third-party interests to HMRC, CPS, solicitors and various police forces.

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

Jonathan is in the process of relaunching his blog on POCA – POCA Lawyer

Away from POCA, Jonathan has a developing practice concerning company and insolvency offences and their prosecution.

Family finance

Jonathan 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.

His practice in this area also involves advising clients where matrimonial property is subject to POCA proceedings.