Jonathan Metzer has a broad practice across all areas of chambers’ work, with particular expertise in public and human rights law, asylum and immigration, clinical negligence and inquests. He appears regularly in the County Court, the Coroner’s Court and the Immigration Tribunals, and has also undertaken hearings in the High Court. He is also recommended as a Rising Star by Legal 500.

Jonathan joined chambers as a tenant in September 2017 after completion of 12 months of pupillage.

Before coming to the Bar, Jonathan undertook voluntary work at The Death Penalty Project, Simons, Muirhead & Burton LLP. He also worked on a pro bono basis for the School Exclusion Project, acting as lay legal representative for the parents of excluded pupils at hearings in front of school governors and independent review panels.

Jonathan is also Commissioning Editor for the UK Human Rights Blog.

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“Jonathan’s performance at inquests is incredibly impressive. He is unwavering on points which are pertinent to the events that took place and this resulted in securing a favourable outcome for the clients.”

Legal 500 2022

“His manner with the clients is faultless and he ensures that they are supported throughout the entire process.”

Legal 500 2022

Appointments

  • Attorney General’s C Panel of Civil Counsel (2020 – present)

Awards

  • Inner Temple Pegasus Award (2019)
  • Lord Denning Scholar for the Bar Professional Training Course, Lincoln’s Inn (2015)
  • Hardwicke Entrance Award for Membership of the Inn, Lincoln’s Inn (2015)
  • Lord Bowen Scholar for the Graduate Diploma in Law, Lincoln’s Inn (2014)
  • Graduate Diploma in Law Moot, Runner-up, City University, London (2014)

Education

  • BPTC (Very Competent), City University, London (2015-2016)
  • GDL (Commendation), City University, London (2014-2015)
  • MA Hons in Classics (Double First Class), Worcester College, Oxford (2010-2014)

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