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Family/Matrimonial: Trusts/Tax Experts - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Hilliard KC is a well-established silk, sought after for his knowledge of intersecting chancery and family matters. He regularly appears in divorce cases for high net worth clients involving trusts in offshore jurisdictions. Hilliard is respected for his knowledge of the law and for the quality of his advocacy before international courts.
Strengths
A fantastic lawyer who leaves no stone unturned.
He is extremely clever. He's very good at the interface between family law and the offshore world of trusts. He's very knowledgeable, very clear and gives commercial advice.
He's one of the go-to barristers in this jurisdiction. If you've got offshore issues he's very able.
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Jonathan is extremely thorough. He sees angles that others don't see and is always five steps ahead.
A complete team player who's very clever. His ability to be fully prepared for every meeting is extraordinary.
Jonathan is a force of nature, who is at ease when tackling almost any complex trusts issue. He delivers clear, meticulous, well-thought-through advice and is extremely hard-working.
Pensions - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Hilliard KC is widely regarded as the go-to barrister for technical pensions issues, and he represents parties in a broad array of cases. He has significant experience in liberation, moral hazard and professional negligence matters. He is sought after by the Pensions Regulator, as well as sponsors and trustees. He has appeared in courts at all levels of the British judicial system, as well as the CJEU.
Strengths
Jonathan is phenomenally clever and drives things forward. He sees things that others don't.
Jonathan looks at a problem from all angles and provides clear and pragmatic advice. He is open to discussing alternative views and responds quickly to queries.
Jonathan is an intellectual and lateral thinker and super hard-working.
Jonathan's technical ability is second to none. He is also very open and easy to deal with.
Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Hilliard KC has an excellent reputation for trusts and commercial litigation work. His practice has led him to act in the Channel Islands, Bermuda and the BVI, among other jurisdictions. Hilliard regularly leads in particularly high-value, multi-jurisdictional trust disputes.
Strengths
Jonathan possesses unique qualities that are unrivalled - the quality of his written work is excellent, and his friendly and accessible manner makes it a pleasure to work with him.
An extraordinary force. Jonathan is a powerhouse and a pleasure to work with. He is possessed of an intense and fierce intelligence that you want on your side.
Jonathan has just been superb. His written product and advice is absolutely spot on.
Trusts - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Hilliard KC has appeared in many confidential and high-value trusts and divorce cases in the UK courts and in offshore jurisdictions. He also regularly acts for trustees in professional negligence and breach of trust claims. His expertise includes in-depth knowledge of trusts that hold complex corporate structures.
Strengths
Jonathan is a fantastic lawyer who leaves no stone unturned.
Super bright, very hands-on and a leader in this field.
Extremely responsive, incredibly analytical, very clever and exceptionally personable. He's always friendly and it is a pleasure and a privilege to work with him.
A formidable opponent whose ability to get on top of the details quickly is extraordinary.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Hilliard KC is a skilled silk who practises civil fraud as part of a thriving commercial litigation practice which also includes pensions, offshore trust and regulatory work. His cases concern a variety of allegations including dishonesty and misappropriation.
Strengths
He is a real star but a formidable opponent when you are against him. His ability to get on top of the detail quite quickly is extraordinary.
Jonathan is very good - knowledgeable and bright.