I offer a professional, personal service and specialise in Marine, Commercial and Business law. My practice is international. Consequently, I work with a network of correspondents in the EU and many other jurisdictions, in particular Brazil.
I pride myself on having a good understanding of differing cultural requirements, having worked on the ground in London, New York, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Korea. I work in English, Portuguese, Spanish and written French.
In all cases, I charge realistic hourly fees or agreed capped fees on a stage-by-stage basis.
I get the best results using streamlined and well planned consultations and practices. To achieve this, I ensure I have a thorough understanding of my clients’ goals.
Client feedback tells me they value the personal touch, my tenacity and attention to detail.
I am insightful, seek out the best angle to attain the end game and pride myself on good communications with the client. I provide updates at each stage of the work.
Whether advising or engaged in dispute resolution, my aim is to provide insights built on experience and effectiveness, focused on implementing clients’ objectives.
Finding an amicable solution to a dispute is usually the preferred outcome. It is usually the cheapest means of resolving a dispute. This gives the client the opportunity to continue a business relationship if desired.
If negotiation fails, the next step is a structured mediation. This is also more cost effective compared with arbitration or litigation. However, it does not guarantee a final result.
The final step is resort to formal dispute resolution, whether arbitration or litigation.
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Mr Pitman
Made a fantastic job with a case involving THE TRADE IN ANIMALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS 2011 NOTICE (honey import). As a result the destruction/re-export Notice was rescinded pending sampling and testing by the local authority Read more...
It is a pleasure for me to offer my unreserved recommendation for Jonathan.
I have known Jonathan for more than 20 years.
Jonathan is an exceptional and competent lawyer who sometimes assisted me on special cases offering me his expertise and knowledge assuring and reducing risk Read more...
I have known Jonathan for over thirty years and have worked with him on several occasions, more recently through 360 Law Group.
Jonathan is an exceptional Solicitor whose breadth of legal expertise and knowledge is immense. His ability to translate Read more...
” Owing to the outbreak of hostilities it is now quite evident that the delivery of the machines on order … cannot take place. Under the circumstances we shall be obliged if you will kindly Read more…
In its judgment in Alize 1954 v Allianz Elementar Versicherungs A G (the CGM LIBRA)[1], the UK Supreme Court has considered the obligation of a carrier under the Hague Rules to exercise due diligence to Read more…
In the recent judgment of K Line Pte Ltd v Priminds Shipping (HK) Co Ltd (The “ETERNAL BLISS”)[1] the UK Court of Appeal has held that demurrage is an exclusive remedy that covers all consequences Read more…