Jon Close
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Construction
Band 3
About
Provided by Jon Close
Practice Areas
Jon is a Construction and Engineering specialist, handling both contentious and non-contentious legal work. His practice focuses on acting for employers and their design teams, as well as contractors and engineers.
With over 17 years’ specialist construction legal experience and 2 years’ public procurement experience at central Government level prior to qualification, Jon has carved out particular expertise in renewable energy-related issues, infrastructure, precision engineering and cyber security installations as well as more general commercial property projects. He is often involved behind the scenes, advising clients engaged in R&D projects in the pursuit of cutting-edge technological advances, especially within the manufacturing and food security sectors.
Jon has also been an ADRg accredited mediator since 2013, which sees him advising clients on alternative ways to resolve disputes, thus avoiding or mitigating the significant cost and inefficiencies associated with the litigation process. As a TeCSA solicitor, however, he is well-seasoned in litigious matters whenever the need arises for clients to engage him in a more formal dispute resolution arena.
Chambers Review
UK
Jon Close is a prominent construction lawyer who frequently handles both contentious and non-contentious matters for a range of clients, with a particular focus on those in the energy and utilities sectors. He is particularly adept at advising on contract review, professional appointments and disputes relating to termination and extension-of-time claims.
Strengths
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"I've always found Jon to provide straightforward practical advice, even when dealing with complex matters, considering equally the commercial realities and legal aspects of a situation."
"Jon is great at communicating updates to our business and at keeping the legal processes flowing without hindrance."
"Jon is diligent and meticulous, ensuring matters are dealt with swiftly. Once a strategy is in place he is great at keeping us apprised at all times. I know he can be trusted to deliver."
"Jon's approach to litigation is straightforward and effective. We have been very pleased with his service."
"I've always found Jon to provide straightforward practical advice, even when dealing with complex matters, considering equally the commercial realities and legal aspects of a situation."
"Jon is great at communicating updates to our business and at keeping the legal processes flowing without hindrance."
"Jon is diligent and meticulous, ensuring matters are dealt with swiftly. Once a strategy is in place he is great at keeping us apprised at all times. I know he can be trusted to deliver."
"Jon's approach to litigation is straightforward and effective. We have been very pleased with his service."