Recommendations

He is massively knowledgeable.
― Chambers UK (2023)

Jonathan is astute and responsive.
― Chambers UK (2023)

Jonathan is a first-rate silk.
― Chambers UK (2023)

A fantastic silk who is an absolute must if you require responsive and intelligent, yet practical, advice.
― Chambers UK (2023)

Jonathan is user-friendly, astute, authoritative and inspires confidence in clients.
― Legal 500 (2023)

Jonathan is a total leader in his field. He is hugely-knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with. You absolutely feel he is on your side.
― Legal 500 (2023)

His reputation is second to none. As he practices in a number of jurisdictions he has an exceptional profile in massive cross border cases. He is, to say the least, very bright and a super effective counsel.
― Legal 500 (2023)

Jonathan is a scholarly, meticulous, strategic advocate. His measure and authority commands the attention of the most challenging of tribunals.
― Legal 500 (2023)

An extremely bright and super effective counsel who reads the tribunal well. A pleasure to work with.
― Legal 500 (2022)

Jonathan is one of the best in the business for money laundering POCA matters. He understands how the law and the courts work, and as an advocate he is second to none.
― Chambers UK (2022)

Jonathan is a fantastic advocate. He explains anti-money laundering issues in a practical and easy way for others to understand.
― Chambers UK (2022)

He is the go-to for money laundering and confiscation.
― Chambers UK (2022)

He provides very clear and concise advice.
― Chambers UK (2022)

Extremely experienced in handling cases involving bribery and corruption.
― Legal 500 (2021)

He is a tough yet charming advocate, with a compelling courtroom presence that commands judicial respect.
― Legal 500 (2021)

He has an extremely deep knowledge of the law around money laundering and all kinds of financial wrongdoing that straddle criminal and civil fraud law.
― Legal 500 (2021)

A succinct, logical and innovative silk.
― Legal 500 (2021)

Both charming and honest with clients. Quick to grasp a case and incisive in the advice he gives.
― Legal 500 (2021)

Extremely helpful at giving practical and quality advice on tax-related matters… He’s great for matters that span both tax and crime.
― Chambers UK (2021)

Without a doubt he is a walking encyclopaedia on corporate crime – he is an absolute genius. He’s highly academic, great with corporate and professional clients and very down to earth.
― Chambers UK (2021)

One of the brightest financial crime lawyers in the country. He’s accessible, an excellent communicator and a pleasure to deal with.
― Chambers UK (2021)

A well-respected lawyer who is sought out by prosecuting and defending parties for novel or complicated cases.
― Chambers UK (2021)

An excellent practitioner with a wealth of knowledge and first-class expertise. He breaks down complicated issues and provides clear and decisive advice.
― Chambers UK (2021)

Extremely experienced in handling cases involving bribery and corruption.
― Legal 500 (2020)

Accessible, easy to deal with, thoughtful and brave enough to stick his neck out on important points.
― Legal 500 (2020)

Especially esteemed in the field of Proceeds of Crime litigation, both civil and criminal – he always provides sound tactical advice.
― Legal 500 (2020)

He is particularly good with anxious clients.
― Legal 500 (2020)

Highly regarded for his encyclopaedic knowledge and practical advice.
― Legal 500 (2020)

Clients value his insight, his practicality and the fact that he is very hands-on, always leading from the front.
― Legal 500 (2020)

Extremely helpful at giving practical and quality advice on tax-related matters.
― Chambers UK (2020)

He’s great for matters that span both tax and crime.
― Chambers UK (2020)

He is accessible and responsive, and is reassuringly prepared to take a view even where there might be relatively little case law, and that really requires judgement.
― Chambers UK (2020)

He comes across as very confident in his advice, and does not leave you questioning whether what he has advised is the correct way forward.
― Chambers UK (2020)

An absolute leading authority on money laundering cases and a mine of information, who is very accessible, highly user-friendly and a pleasure to deal with.
― Chambers UK (2020)

He’s very hands-on and has an ability to summarise complex issues succinctly and memorably.
― Chambers UK (2020)

Approachable, clear in his advice and supportive in difficult situations.
― Chambers UK (2020)

He is a true expert who can be relied upon. He has a very high standard of client service and is always very quick to respond.
― Chambers UK (2020)

He is one of the brightest financial crime lawyers in this country. He leaves no stone unturned, has a phenomenal brain and has done some really fantastic international work.
― Chambers UK (2018)

Jonathan is an absolute leading authority on money laundering cases and is a mine of information. Yet at the same time he is very accessible, user-friendly and a pleasure to deal with.
― Chambers UK (2018)

He gives consistently robust, practical and commercial advice.
― Legal 500 (2017)

He has a gift for setting out clear strategy in even the most complex case.
― Legal 500 (2017)

The consummate modern Silk, he leads from the front and is hands-on.
― Legal 500 (2017)

The person clients want fighting in their corner if they are in a tight spot.
― Legal 500 (2017)

He speaks with great authority and has encyclopedic knowledge.
― Legal 500 (2017)

Highly respected and highly effective; a sage of the tax bar.
― Legal 500 (2017)

User-friendly, easy to work with, and a great team player. He wins plaudits for his technical knowledge and persistence when tackling high value accounting fraud and bribery cases.
― Chambers UK (2017)

He is very dogged, incredibly knowledgeable, and someone with a good sense of humour. He gets across complex messages in a very entertaining way, and can make the convoluted readily understandable.
― Chambers UK (2017)

Exhibits a rare depth of knowledge and expertise in relation to money laundering matters, and his advice is both insightful and highly practical.
― Chambers UK (2017)

Particularly valued for his advice on the criminal aspects of financial services, often providing support on matters of money laundering and economic sanctions. His strong enforcement credentials mean that he is often seen advising on multi-jurisdictional market abuse cases.
― Chambers UK (2017)

He’s very knowledgeable in his areas of expertise and has strong opinions which are obviously well reasoned, well thought out and therefore reliable.
― Chambers UK (2017)

Has a well-respected practice and frequently assists high-profile individuals, City firms and US firms with money laundering issues.
― Chambers UK (2017)

Specialises in representing individual and corporate taxpayers in HMRC investigations. Sources highlight his previous experience as standing counsel to the Inland Revenue as being particularly helpful.
― Chambers UK (2017)

I use him because of his experience advising the Revenue before he moved to private practice. He knows how the Revenue ticks, and is very approachable and very good with clients.
― Chambers UK (2017)

A very effective advocate, both in terms of oral submissions and written advice. Has the ability to distil the relevant points and focus on what matters. In a game of chess, he would be five steps ahead.
― Chambers UK (2016)

He is a true expert in his field and somebody who is a pleasure to deal with. He is well able to communicate with both lawyers and clients, and makes points which are relevant and straightforward.
― Chambers UK (2016)

He is very thorough and able to explain things in a simplified form.
― Chambers UK (2016)

A rare breed who is well able to deal with hybrid financial, banking, criminal and regulatory law.
― Legal 500 (2015)

Cerebral, knowledgeable and authoritative.
― Legal 500 (2015)

Extremely thoughtful and considered in the run-up to court but once in the heat of battle pulls no punches.― Chambers UK (2008) Meticulous in preparation, extremely responsive and hard-working – judges defer to his knowledge.
― Legal 500 (2008)