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Jonathan Barham

Jonathan Barham

  • Called to BAR: 2002
  • Building Disputes
  • Company
  • Company & Corporate
  • Company Disputes
  • Construction
  • Contract Law
  • Costs
  • Insolvency & Bankruptcy
  • Land
  • Landlord & Tenant (Property)
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Professional Negligence
  • Property, Chancery & Trusts
  • Sale of Goods
  • Shareholder Disputes

Summary

Jonathan is a Civil and Commercial Barrister based in Manchester. He is happy to travel to meet with clients and represent them in court. He is also authorised to conduct litigation.

Specialist areas of law include

  • Building Disputes
  • Company
  • Company & Corporate
  • Company Disputes
  • Construction
  • Contract Law
  • Costs
  • Insolvency & Bankruptcy
  • Land
  • Landlord & Tenant (Property)
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Professional Negligence
  • Property, Chancery & Trusts
  • Sale of Goods
  • Shareholder Disputes

Profile description

Jonathan is a highly experienced advocate, regularly appearing at interim hearings and trials in the County Court and High Court. Based in Manchester, he is willing to accept instructions nationally.


A skilled negotiator, he also has extensive experience of alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration, mediation and expert determination.


Areas of expertise:
 

Jonathan’s practice covers all aspects of Civil, Commercial and Chancery litigation. His main areas of expertise include:


Contract disputes

Professional negligence claims

Partnership and shareholder disputes

Property disputes (including possession claims)

Construction disputes

Debt recovery and insolvency

Enforcement (including asset tracing)

Costs

He also advises clients on dispute avoidance, in particular during corporate and commercial transactions, with a view to reducing the risk of subsequent litigation.


Jonathan says:

“Having practised as a solicitor, I understand the pressures on professional clients and the practicalities of client relationships and conducting litigation. I’m willing to talk through issues informally, as they arise, which I find leads to smoother working relationships with clients.”

“I adopt a practical approach to work, concentrating, first and foremost, on clients’ objectives and then applying my skills in order to achieve them as efficiently as possible, rather than fixating on the legalities and litigating for the sake of it.”
“I work hard to understand the clients’ needs and encourage them to be open and honest about their objectives, as this provides a clear focus – as well as even greater satisfaction when we achieve them.”

Career and qualifications

Jonathan studied Law at the University of Exeter before obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Bar Vocational Practice from the University of the West of England. He was called to the Bar in October 2002 and has worked exclusively in a litigation environment ever since.

Jonathan practised as a solicitor with international law firm Pinsent Masons and has advised many listed companies, professional undertakings and large public sector clients on a range of high-profile contentious matters.

He has also acted as a consultant to small and medium-sized businesses and law firms, including as a legal advisor to the Quality Assurance Ombudsman Scheme and its supporting organisations.

Outside law

Jonathan has a keen interest in information technology, classic cars and property renovation and also enjoys snowboarding.

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