Jonathan Cohen

Jonathan Cohen has a mixed employment law and commercial litigation practice with a particular expertise in applications for all forms of interim and injunctive relief. He was formerly in practice at Cloisters Chambers, where he had been a member since pupillage. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Oxford University. He joined Littleton Chambers in 2007.

Jonathan is recommended as a leading junior in both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. Comments in the 2009/2010 directories include:

“A fearless and analytical advocate, loved by clients”

“Described by his opponents as “knowing the law” and “extremely persuasive””

“a tough advocate”

“receiving nothing but good reports”

commercial

Jonathan undertakes a full spread of general commercial contract and associated work in the County Courts and the High Court. Much of his work has a focus on litigation arising from the theft of confidential information and breaches of fiduciary or other duties. He has an interest and specialism in civil frauds, both domestically and with an international element.

Tullett Prebon PLC & Ors v BGC Brokers LP & Ors [2010] EWHC 484, [2010] IRLR 648. Appeared for BGC (formerly Cantor Fitzgerald) in this high profile battle between two leading city inter-dealer brokers. Permission has been given to appeal to the Court of Appeal.

JSC BTA Bank v Ablyazov, Drey Associates & ors [2009] EWCA Civ 1124 & 1125, The Times November 12 2009 (2010) 1 CR APP R 9, (2010) 1 WLR 976. Joined appeals in the Court of Appeal in a significant international fraud claim. Consideration of privilege against self-incrimination.

Mahdi & Ors v Al Harbi & The Muslim World League [2008] All ER (D) 36. Successful High Court application for possession of a well known London Mosque against a former employee claiming continuing status as an employee and trustee.

Campaign Against Arms Trade ("CAAT") v Mercer. Appeared for the Defendant in an application for a search and seizure order against him related to the British Aerospace "Al Yamamah" judicial review and the obtaining of CAAT's privileged legal advice by British Aerospace.

employment

Jonathan regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal in high value employment claims. He is also interested and experienced in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings. He has significant experience in large scale group litigation, appearing both for employers and employees in substantial redundancy and equal pay claims. Cases:

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust v Roldon [2010] EWCA Civ 522, [2010] IRLR 721, [2010] 114 BMLR 152. Important Court of Appeal decision on the requirements of disciplinary investigations;
Milford Haven Port Authority v Unite The Union [2010] EWCA Civ 400 Strike breaking injunction obtained against Milford Haven pilots and harbour workers, determined by consent in the Court of Appeal.
James v Greenwich London Borough Council [2008] ICR 545, [2008] IRLR 302. Leading Court of Appeal decision on the status of agency workers.
Madarassy v Nomura International PLC [2007] EWCA Civ 33, [2007] ICR 867, [2007] IRLR 246. City banker sex-discrimination appeal in the Court of Appeal.Freer v Glover and Another [2005] EWHC 3341, [2006] IRLR 521. First application of absolute privilege for the purposes of the law of defamation to communications between a solicitor and ACAS.
Pinnington v City and Council of Swansea and the Ysgol Crug Glas School [2005] EWCA Civ 135, [2005] ICR 685, The Times 9/03/2005. Widely reported allegations against local authority by former school nurse of "whistleblowing" dismissal for uncovering allegations of child abuse.

REGULATORY AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Jonathan undertakes all aspects of regulatory and disciplinary work, including advice on proceedings in and appearances before the Financial Services Authority, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, the General Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Health Professions Council and the General Teaching Council. He also has experience in Human Rights Act challenges and judicial review of regulatory and disciplinary decisions. Cases:

Hamilton v (1) United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting and (2) Nursing and Midwifery Council [2003] EWCA Civ 1600, [2004] 79 BMLR 30, The Times 12/11/2003. Human Rights Act challenge to the disciplinary powers of the regulatory body for nurses. Acted for Appellant.
Ward v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2003] EWCA Civ 1152, [2003] 74 BMLR 211. Challenge in the Court of Appeal under Human Rights Act to police powers of arrest under the Mental Health Act.
Taito v The Queen [2002] UKPC 15. Successful Privy Council appeal on behalf of a group of New Zealand citizens denied procedurally fair appeals in the New Zealand Court of Appeal.
R v Law Society. Ex Parte Barry Pamplin [2001] EWHC Admin 300, The Independent 9/07/2001. Judicial review of the disciplinary powers of the Law Society. Acted for the Claimant.

Call: 1999
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