Jonathan Moffett

Date of call: 1996 Inner Temple

Jonathan has an extensive public law practice, with an emphasis on judicial review and statutory appeals, and he has particular expertise in the interface between public law and human rights. Within the public law sphere, Jonathan is recognised as a leading junior in education law; he also has a great deal of experience in local government law and in regulatory law, where has been instructed by bodies such as the Financial Services Authority, the Independent Television Commission and the Financial Ombudsman. As a member of the Attorney-General’s Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown, Jonathan is regularly instructed to represent central government departments on public law matters ranging from prisons to immigration.

Jonathan also practises across the full range of employment law. He acts for Applicants and Respondents and he frequently deals with claims for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, discrimination and equal pay. Jonathan is particularly familiar with employment disputes arising in the public sector and in the health sector and he often represents NHS Trusts and the Department of Health in such matters.

Jonathan also acts in commercial matters, especially where public law issues arise, and in matters involving planning and environmental law, particularly at High Court level.

OTHER APPOINTMENTS
Attorney-General’s Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown (A Panel) - 2009
Welsh Assembly Government Panel of Counsel — appointed 2009

AFFILIATIONS
ALBA, ELBA, PEBA

EDUCATION
1995-96: Inns of Court School of Law: Bar Vocational Course - Very Competent
1993-94: Girton College, Cambridge: LLM - Class I (Graduate Scholar)
1990-93: Girton College, Cambridge: BA (Hons) (MA, 1997) - Class I (Senior Scholar)

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
Major Scholarship, Inner Temple - 1995

DIRECTORY ENTRIES
Chambers & Partners, 2010:
Recommended junior in Education Law: “(He) is a tenacious advocate who has excellent presence in court. Bright and incisive, he is credited by clients with being both an excellent communicator and an academic” (2007). "Well judged court manner, persuasive and articulate. Clients are impressed by a barrister who is effective and able. When he fights cases they're worth fighting for" (2008). "Judges and clients alike appreciate [his] clear focus, sound arguments and balanced judgment" (2009) "Impressive level of client care " and "sound tactical mind " (2010); Local Government: "Stunningly bright and never afraid to roll up his sleeves and get in there" (2009) .

Legal 500, 2009:
Recommended junior in Administrative & Public Law and Education: "clear and sharp (he) remains the choice junior for many local authorities" (2007), "exceptional, [he] has confidence inspiring legal acumen" (2008) and “always first-class and his procedural knowledge and tactical awareness cannot be faulted” (2009).

Legal Experts, 2010:
Recommended expert in Education Law

CLERKS EMAIL
Mark Regan and Stephen Broom