Jonathan specialises in the energy sector, and advises on regulatory, competition and public law matters.

He has advised on matters concerning subsidy control, judicial reviews, international cross-border disputes, National Security and Investment, merger control, and the Chapter I and II prohibitions.

Areas of practice include:

Sector experience includes:

Relevant experience

Contentious Litigation

Advising on the defence of multiple judicial reviews, including managing document production across parallel proceedings, on an emergency basis.
Advising in the defence of several statutory appeals.

Regulatory Advice

Advising universities on the interplay of the Human Rights Act in disciplinary investigations.
Advising regulators and regulated players on the application of UK law.
Advising electricity companies on grid connection reform.
Advising renewable energy projects on grid connections, undertaking reviews for their project to connect.
Advising port authorities on energy contract disputes.
Advising on subsidy control matters for local authorities and grant recipients.
Advising on National Security and Investment Act matters, including filing notifications with the Cabinet Office.
Advising companies on the Chapter I and II prohibitions, including on block exemptions and hardcore restrictions.
Advising on litigation under the Competition Act 1998.