SILK PROFILE

Jonathan Moffett KC

UK Bar 2026

11KBW

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Local Government

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Education

London (Bar)

22 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Local Government - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Moffett KC is a well-reputed silk who tackles a wide range of complex public law matters involving local government issues. He demonstrates notable skill in cases pertaining to environmental law, particularly matters concerning air pollution. He acts for local authority clients at all levels of court and also represents central government. He is particularly well regarded for his expert handling of cases involving combined authorities. He is regularly instructed in cases involving budget cuts, housing issues and licensing matters.

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Education - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Moffett KC is the Chair of the Administrative Law Bar Association. He has a strong education practice representing local authorities, governmental bodies and universities, and has considerable court experience, including advocating in the European Court of Human Rights. He frequently handles disputes relating to school admissions, discrimination and special educational needs provision.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Moffett KC is frequently entrusted with administrative and public law instructions by the UK and Welsh governments as well as other public bodies. His substantive expertise encompasses human rights, policing and local government law. He has extensive experience in matters heard by the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jonathan has tremendous understanding of the pressures faced by local authorities and goes out of his way to support and advise us. He is extremely approachable and helpful.
Local GovernmentUK Bar
Jonathan combines technical brilliance and attention to detail with an unsurpassed ability to communicate with the client and reassure them.
Local GovernmentUK Bar
Jonathan is exceptionally bright but personable too. He puts clients at ease and adapts his strategy and advice brilliantly to his audience.
Local GovernmentUK Bar
For matters relating to education regulation, Jonathan is an exceptionally strong lawyer and tactician.
EducationUK Bar
He is a fantastic lawyer.
EducationUK Bar
Jonathan has excellent client-relationship skills, as well as being the best of the best in terms of expertise.
EducationUK Bar