Jonathan is based at Enterprise Chambers' Newcastle upon Tyne branch, although he is willing to travel throughout the UK in pursuit of his clients' needs and objectives and appears regularly in courts throughout the North, Midlands and London areas.

Having joined Enterprise Chambers in August 2000, Jonathan covers all areas of work undertaken by Chambers, his goal being to provide a flexible service and pragmatic advice and representation in corporate and commercial matters. He also has developed an unrelated expertise in taxi licensing disputes, both in the Administrative and Magistrates' Courts.

Recent highlights from Jonathan's practice include successfully defending a £1.5million commercial dispute in the TCC turning on the enforceability of a written contract, successfully obtaining a possession order in the High Court on behalf of a government department in a landlord and tenant/human rights dispute, and successfully prosecuting a judicial review of conditions imposed in a private hire vehicle operator's licence.

The Directories

Based in Newcastle, Jonathan Rodger is another of the set's dynamic advocates.  Peers assert: "He's very approachable but is a great street fighter when need be."  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Jonathan Rodger has the respect of numerous instructing solicitors, who consider him to be "commercially astute, decisive and able to turn out quality work to tight deadlines."  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

"Always reliable and helpful" Jonathan Rodger has an expert niche in taxi and private hire licensing  (Legal 500, 2009)

Jonathan Rodger "combines intellectual and commercial acumen with a hard-hitting courtroom style."  Chambers & Partners 2009)

..."always a pleasure to work with"  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Jonathan Rodger has established an excellent practice.  (Legal 500, 2008)

Up-and-coming Jonathan Rodger is building a profile as one of Newcastle's most promising barristers.  Commentators are impressed by his decisive approach, noting: "He is authoritative beyond his years."  (Chambers & Partners 2008)

The market deems "user-friendly" Jonathan Rodger "one of the North's first choices" for complex contested work.  Solicitors have duly noted a series of "solid performances" in court.  (Chambers & Partners 2008)

Newcastle-based Jonathan Rodger is handling some substantial work for a 2000 call.  (Legal 500, 2007)

Jonathan Rodger is "a junior with a lot of promise."  (Chambers & Partners 2007)

Chancery lawyer Jonathan Rodger "really knows his insolvency law" and is said to be "very good on his feet as well as being excellent at giving general technical advice." (Chambers & Partners)

Areas of Emphasis

• Insolvency - corporate and individual
• Landlord and Tenant - all aspects both in commercial and residential fields
• Property - including conveyancing, easements, covenants, legal and beneficial interests in land
• Contract - commercial disputes

Career & Associations

• BA (First Class Honours) Cambridge
• CPE/Dip Law, City University (commendation)
• Called to the Bar 1999
• Member of the Chancery Bar Association
• Member of the Property Bar Association.