LAWYER PROFILE
Jonathan Seddon

Jonathan Seddon

UK 2026

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About

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UK

Practice Areas

Jonathan's main clients are developers and funders and he is heavily involved in both the commercial property real estate sector and the public sector.

Jonathan advises on all aspects of non-contentious construction law and is an expert on all recognised standard form contracts. He has also written extensive and detailed suites of contracts for corporate clients such as Diageo and public sector clients such as Scottish Prison Service.

He is actively engaged in all real estate sectors including BTR, student accommodation, office, leisure, retail, industrial and residential. Key private sector clients include Diageo, Empiric and Crucible.

Jonathan is also very active in construction projects in the public sector, where key clients include the Scottish Government, City of Edinburgh Council and Aberdeen City Council.

Career

Jonathan has specialised in non-contentious construction law for almost 25 years. He has been at the forefront of the sector for much of that time, and latterly has been a regular contributor to Scottish Construction Now, Estates Gazette and other sector-wide publications.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Scotland

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction - Scotland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Seddon focuses his practice on non-contentious construction, including advising developers on construction contracts and commercial agreements.

Strengths

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  • Jonathan has engaged very well and has made great efforts in getting to know us and our business.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is an excellent business partner with strong commercial focus and easily approachable style. He has great industry knowledge and is laser-focused on our ways of working.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Jonathan has excellent sector knowledge.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Jonny is a great guy, with a great way about him, and he is brilliant at advising on construction contract law and negotiations.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Scotland

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