Jonathan Metzer is developing 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 Immigration Tribunals, the County Court and the Coroner’s Court, and has also undertaken hearings in the Administrative Court.

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.

Direct Access

Jonathan accepts instruction from lay clients, with particular interest in immigration, public law, inquests and civil matters. For further information please see the Direct Access Portal.

View full profile »

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)
  • BA Hons in Classics (Double First Class), Worcester College, Oxford (2010-2014)

Publications

Portfolio [0]
Barrister Portfolio
Barristers / Name Call CV Email

Remove All

to email this list of barristers to a colleague.