LAWYER PROFILE

Jolyon Connell

UK 2026

Farrer & Co LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

London (Firms)

6 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

UK-wide

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Farrer & Co LLP

Practice Areas

Jolyon advises companies, institutions and individuals on a wide range of complex, high-value commercial disputes. He has particular experience in cases involving privately owned businesses and financial institutions, investment advisers and investment funds – both international and domestic.

Civil fraud is another area of Jolyon's expertise, where he has advised clients in relation to high-value domestic and international fraud claims. This has also involved associated issues such as freezing and anti-suit injunctions related to those proceedings.

Client's praise Jolyon's pragmatic and commercially-focused approach to dispute resolution. He is used to working collaboratively with clients in difficult situations, aiming to achieve the client's strategic objectives as quickly and effectively as possible.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jolyon Connell has considerable expertise in commercial disputes, often involving cross-jurisdictional coordination. He handles shareholder and contractual litigation, with particular focus on clients in the financial services sector.

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Jolyon Connell is noted for his experience in a diverse array of civil fraud cases, including matters involving cryptocurrencies, insolvency and allegations of conspiracy.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Joelyon is very intelligent, highly engaged and commercially savvy. He is above all friendly, approachable, and handles cases with pragmatism and his client's commercial interests at the forefront.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jolyon is very commercial, and very clear on what advice he is giving. He is very understanding of our position and rationale for the directions we choose to take.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Joe has an impressive ability to address the relevant and pertinent issues whilst keeping an overall holistic view of the matters at hand. He is a pleasure to work with.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I am always impressed by Jolyon Connell's work quality and preparation. He is a very calm litigator and good humoured.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jolyon instills confidence and is a delight to work with. He has a great legal mind, always considering several steps ahead whilst staying on point
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jolyon is excellent and is someone I have no hesitation in recommending.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession