Jonathan Kelly
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Banking Litigation
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About
Provided by Jonathan Kelly
Practice Areas
Jonathan Kelly is consistently recognized as one of the UK’s leading practitioners in the field of disputes and enforcement, and as a “litigation veteran” with 30 years in practice.
He is cited by UK and European legal directories and the media as one of “the UK’s leading banking litigators,” an “outstanding lawyer,” “esteemed litigator,” and “a formidable opponent.” He is described as a “class act…a real market leader” who is “top rated…keen and insightful, clear, concise” and “great to work with because you know he’s seen it all before.”
He has advised on a wide range of significant disputes, involving antitrust and competition, banking and financial services, corporate and private equity, regulatory enforcement and investigations, and sovereign immunity. His cases invariably involve complex multijurisdictional elements.
Career
Jonathan joined the firm as a partner in 2010 after 23 years at Simmons & Simmons, where he had trained, qualified as a solicitor in 1989, became a partner in 1995, and was head of the firm’s financial markets litigation group. He worked in Hong Kong and London while with Simmons & Simmons.
Professional Memberships
England and Wales
Chambers Review
UK
Jonathan Kelly is firmly established as one of the pre-eminent banking litigators in London. He is carefully attuned to the challenges faced by financial institutions in tackling a wide range of high-stakes issues and frequently advises on complex cross-border cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jonathan has an excellent reputation and is very knowledgeable and pragmatic."
"Jonathan handles complex matters efficiently and effectively."
"Jonathan has an excellent reputation and is very knowledgeable and pragmatic."
"Jonathan handles complex matters efficiently and effectively."