JUNIOR PROFILE

Jonathan Dixey

UK Bar 2026

5 Essex Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

All Circuits

12 years ranked

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Jonathan is recognised as a leading junior specialising in police law, public / administrative law, inquests and public inquires.

Jonathan is a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel. He sits as a Recorder of the Crown Court and as an Assistant Coroner for Northamptonshire.

Recent and on-going cases include the Southport, Thirlwall, Andrew Malkinson, UK Covid-19, Jalal Uddin and Brook House Inquiries; Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool [2023] EWCA Civ 289; R (Officer B50) v HM Assistant Coroner for East Yorkshire and Kingston Upon Hull [2023] EWHC 81 (Admin); Prior and others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2023] EWCA Civ 32; and KSO and others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2023] ICR 34.

Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers’ website for Jonathan’s profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Dixey assists the police with a range of high-profile cases and hearings, including civil claims, judicial reviews, group litigation orders and public inquiries. He also acts for police forces in misconduct proceedings and employment tribunals.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Dixey is routinely instructed by government departments, police forces and other public bodies in inquests and public inquiries. He has been instructed on behalf of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the COVID-19 Inquiry.

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Strengths

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Jonathan is really charming, extremely easy to work with and get on with. He is fiercely bright, knows his cases well and will run it. I never have any concerns about what he's doing.
Police Law: Mainly DefendantUK Bar
Jonathan Dixey's understanding of the police regulations and determinations is second to none; he is able to cut through legal issues and set out clearly legal risks and positives to clients.
Police Law: Mainly DefendantUK Bar
Jonathan provided an excellent service at a high-profile inquest supporting witnesses and presenting the force position clearly. He was responsive and always on hand to deal with any issues arising.
Police Law: Mainly DefendantUK Bar
Jonathan Dixey is one of the most reassuring people for clients. He is incredibly strategic, as well as very careful and personable. Clients feel very safe in his hands. He is excellent in court.
Police Law: Mainly DefendantUK Bar
Jonathan Dixey has a real expertise in handling complex and sensitive cases. He works incredibly well with clients and is great to work with as part of a wider legal team.
Police Law: Mainly DefendantUK Bar
Jonathan provides pragmatic advice.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar