Tax

Jonathan is regularly instructed in this field. He has considerable experience in cases involving alleged dishonest attempts to evade duty, as well as in non‑restoration cases and condemnation proceedings. He is looking to develop his area of practice to include taxpayer-side work to compliment his HMRC-side practice.

He is a member of the Attorney General’s B Panel of Civil Counsel.

Selected Cases

  • Shonubi v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2024] UKFTT 641 (TC): Successful representation at appeal concerning whether a dishonest attempt had been made to import 62,000 cigarettes into the UK without duty being paid;
  • Hagi-Nicovici v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2023] UKFTT 967 (TC): Successful representation at appeal concerning the liability of a lorry driver carrying a load of mixed beers on which duty had not been paid;
  • Sowa (t/a Nefaria Trans) v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2023] UKFTT 87 (TC): Successful representation at two-day appeal relating to decisions to refuse restorations of vehicles used for the transportation of oil on which duty had not been paid.
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“Whenever I can, I instruct Jonathan.”

Chambers & Partners 2026

“Jonathan has a real eye for detail. He is robust, thorough, persuasive, and great with clients, putting them at ease during the very difficult inquest process.”

Legal 500 2024

“Jonathan is an amazing advocate who very convincingly puts forth his arguments. He is thoughtful, experienced and knowledgeable.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

“His written work is absolutely brilliant. It is very thorough and his advice is accurate and to the point. He always provides very good judgement on the strengths of the case and the witnesses.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“Jonathan is at the top of his game in his knowledge of immigration law. He is one of the most formidable practitioners in this area, with excellent skills in written and oral advocacy.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

Appointments

  • Attorney General’s Panel of Special Advocates (2025 – present)
  • Attorney General’s B Panel of Civil Counsel (2024 – present)
  • Attorney General’s C Panel of Civil Counsel (2020 – 2024)

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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