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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
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
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