Jonathan Metzer

UK Bar

Jonathan Metzer is an up-and-coming junior with a wide-ranging civil liberties practice. He represents claimants in asylum and unlawful detention matters, and has particular expertise in inquiry and inquest work. Jonathan is also a member of the Attorney General's C panel.

"Jonathan is an excellent go-to barrister for claims involving deprivation of liberty and other HRA matters."

"Jonathan is at the top of his game in his knowledge of immigration law. He is one of the most formidable practitioners in this area, with excellent skills in written and oral advocacy."

Jonathan Metzer has a broad clinical negligence practice, acting for both claimants and defendants. He has experience acting unled in settlement meetings for claims involving such matters as delayed diagnosis and surgical failures.

"Jonathan is an excellent advocate. He deals with complex issues very well and explores them thoroughly, with good sensitivity to the client."

"Jon is an extremely capable advocate. He is able to rapidly identify the material issues in any case and clearly articulate action required to address them."

"Jonathan is very personable and responsive which is really conducive to a great working relationship."

"Jon is an excellent barrister who provides thorough and detailed advice. He is able to manage clients with sensitivity when guiding them through complex litigation."

Jonathan Metzer is commended for his skilful representation of individuals in difficult asylum and deportation cases. He has also acted on behalf of a government body in the Brook House Inquiry.

"Jonathan is an amazing advocate who very convincingly puts forth his arguments. He is thoughtful, experienced and knowledgeable."

"Jonathan's knowledge of immigration law is outstanding."

"In each and every case he goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure we reach our objective."

"Jonathan Metzer has an eye for detail, and deals with all of his given cases with sheer determination and passion."

Jonathan Metzer is a junior barrister with notable experience acting in Article 2 inquests and high-profile public inquiries. His inquest work often involves issues of mental healthcare.

"Jonathan is very thorough and sensible. He has a very disarming advocacy style."

"Faultless at inquests."