Jonathan Barne KC

UK Bar

Jonathan Barne KC is highly sought after for his expertise in professional negligence-related matters and construction cases. He is an experienced representative of local authorities in real estate disputes and routinely advises on statutory repairs matters. He also has strength in dilapidation claims and lease-related disputes.

"Jonathan Barne is a go-to senior for complex real estate litigation. He is excellent to work with and very effective in court."

Jonathan Barne KC exhibits meticulous preparation and a robust style of advocacy. He has been instructed in a broad range of cases including construction and engineering contract disputes and commercial property matters. His clients typically include major energy companies, financial institutions and the Scottish Government. His practice also encompasses professional negligence, insolvency and administrative law.

"If it was an intellectual battle, the one person I don’t want to be against is Jonathan Barne."

"Clients have found him to be very responsive and pragmatic, and his advice on complex areas of law has been impressive."

"Jonathan is just excellent; clients get a good service from him. He's really smart and gets his head around a lot of information quickly."

"Jonathan is really easy to work with and knows how to communicate complex issues to clients."

"Jonathan has adapted well in becoming a senior counsel, having good experience with disputes and professional negligence. He has provided commercial and effective advice."

Jonathan Barne KC has an impressively broad practice encompassing the professional negligence, contractual and administrative elements of construction law. He is often instructed in multimillion-pound, reputationally sensitive disputes, and is particularly active in cases concerning infrastructure projects.

"Jonathan Barne KC is an iron fist in a velvet glove - very understated but pulls a punch when he needs to. He is calm, considered and good to have on your side."

Jonathan Barne KC is well regarded for his professional negligence expertise. He handles claims involving legal and construction professionals, among others. He is also able to draw on his wider expertise in property law.

"Jonathan is a rare breed: good with clients, approachable and exceedingly capable with both written and advocacy work."

"Jonathan has acted for me on both sides of professional negligence disputes and has provided commercial and effective advice."