Jonathan Hodge

Before qualifying as a solicitor, Jonathan worked as a speech-writer and policy researcher in the Houses of Parliament. With a Masters Degree focusing on commercial litigation, since qualifying Jonathan has worked exclusively in dispute resolution, regularly in the High Court. His clients include directors, companies and public bodies, and international corporate groups. Jonathan also regularly advises private individuals, particularly entrepreneurial clients to help them achieve their long-term plans.

With considerable experience in bringing and defending disputes over contractual obligations, professional negligence, and debts, Jonathan can advise his clients in matters ranging in value from thousands of pounds to millions (where he can organise and lead a team of lawyers and experts if necessary).

Jonathan’s cases to date have set several precedents, including the first injunction in this jurisdiction permitted to be served via WhatsApp. He has recently led litigation for a group of franchisees in groundbreaking High Court proceedings, over implied contractual terms of good faith.

Jonathan has a wide network of colleagues in Europe, Asia, and North America; and is experienced with cross-jurisdictional disputes. Though he practises as a solicitor, Jonathan has also been called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn.

• Commercial and corporate disputes
• Contract law and disputes
• Franchise law and disputes
• Professional negligence and other torts, such as fraudulent misrepresentation and defamation
• Equitable relief; including declarations and injunctions
• Employment law and disputes
• Group actions
• Drafting
• Alternative dispute resolution