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Jonathan Klein




General Profile

Since being called to the Bar in 1992, Jonathan has developed a practice which largely comprises commercial property and contentious trusts and probate work. More recently he has developed his work in the commercial field; for example, acting in a 4 month commercial fraud case in the Technology and Construction Court.  Jonathan is recommended by directories as a leading junior.

 

The Directories

Jonathan Klein's burgeoning commercial practice is an impressive adjunct to his far-reaching chancery and property know-how.  Famed as a "relentless and fearsome trial lawyer." he impresses peers for being "very technically minded and exceptionally good on the details."  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

 

Jonathan Klein is singled out at the same set for his traditional chancery work.  He has a "considered and thoughtful approach to his client's," and a practice with a significant contentious trusts and probate flavour.  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

 

"He carefully considers all the angles and gives very thorough advice."  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

 

Clients say "he has a good bedside manner, as well as being clever and technically skilled." (Chambers & Partners 2009)

 

"Superbright", Jonathan Klein "gives 150 percent" and has specialist expertise in chancery law.  (Chambers & Partners)

 

The knowledgeable Jonathan Klein adopts a "methodical and meticulous approach" to matters, and many feel that he wins the respect of judges and the court with ease.  (Chambers & Partners)

 

Areas of Emphasis

 

Property

  • Commercial and residential landlord & tenant
  • Conveyancing and related land disputes
  • Easements
  • Covenants and boundary disputes

 

Private Client

  • Contentious probate and succession (both domestic and offshore)
  • Contentious trusts
  • Disputed wills

 

Commercial

  • Breach of trusts
  • Fiduciary duties
  • Building disputes

 

Banking

  • Mortgages
  • Guarantees

 

Professional negligence

  • Solicitors and surveyors negligence in property related matters

 

Career & Associations

  • LLB, University of Essex
  • BCL (Oxon), Scholarship awarded
  • Called to the Bar 1992
  • Member of the Chancery Bar Association
  • Member of the Northern Chancery Bar Association
  • Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners

 

Appointments

  • Attorney General’s Provincial Panel of Junior Counsel


 

 

Fields of Practice


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