Jonathan Greer
Year of Call: 2012
Jonathan Greer is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who practices inHe is passionate about his work and capable of dealing with all aspects of immigration work to an extremely high standard.
Thank you for the great job you’ve done representing me at the upper tribunal court with regards to my Asylum case. I appreciate all you offered and want to let you know that the upper tribunal accepted my appeal.
Asylum Client
One of his main strengths is his ability to relate to our clients, to be willing to understand their needs and put them at ease.
The client and his wife were extremely pleased with Jonathan when he represented them. They had nothing but compliments; it was an emotional case, but they were very impressed.
Solicitor, Duncan Lewis & Co
He is a tenacious advocate, his preparation is thorough, he ensures both instructing Solicitors and clients are confident in his advocacy.
Kenworthy's Chambers is a leading immigration set with a strong bench of experienced barristers. Members act for a range of claimants, including vulnerable individuals, in asylum, deportation and unlawful detention cases.
His key strengths include the ability to grasp complex issues quickly; ease of communication; pragmatic as well as a strong grasp of the law, particularly in the area of appeals.
Kenworthy's is one of the best chambers around. They are very organised and professional.
Jonathan combines an impressive range of Immigration Law knowledge with a practical and proactive approach to work.
He often provides not only the standard advice one would expect, but also a novel take on complex matters, which allied with a very adaptable approach to advocacy makes for an excellent Barrister.
His experience of difficult and delicate cases are on a par with Barristers of many more years practice. His input is also valued on questions of ethics and conduct.
The task was great, but the appeal was allowed, and Jonathan Greer took it in his stride, leaving me in no doubt that Kenworthy's Chambers is the greatest of all time! Thank you once again, you were amazing!
Sarsie Koomson, Liberty Solicitors
Jonathan Greer has reliable expertise in Immigration and Asylum Law.
Jonathan Greer is a very perceptive junior.
Jonathan Greer has established himself as a firm favourite with Immigration Solicitors.
Jonathan Greer has notable experience in matters relating to deprivation of citizenship and individuals resisting removal and is very popular with clients.
An exceptionally bright junior with very strong drafting and advocacy skills.
Jonathan Greer is an erudite barrister. He is easy to work with and demonstrates good client care.
The appeal has been allowed and we are writing to express our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks for your exceptional efforts and outstanding work in winning our case. Your dedication, expertise, and unwavering support were pivotal in achieving this favorable outcome, and we are immensely grateful for everything you have done.
Khalid Mian, Worldwide Solicitors
On behalf of our client who was in an ordeal for the last 11 years, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your efforts and exceptional legal representation. We will always remember your contribution and will not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone in need of a brilliant Barrister!
Khalid Mian, Worldwide Solicitors
We are going to mention Jonathan Greer and Kenworthy's Chambers in our East London Solicitors’ group. We hope other East London Solicitors would like to instruct you as well in the coming future.
Khalid Main, Worldwide Solicitors
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality
The Legal 500 recommends Jonathan Greer for his Immigration, Asylum and Nationality practice. He has represented families, individuals, refugees, and migrants from all positions in life.
Immigration Barrister Jonathan Greer has experience in Asylum cases based on gender or sexual identity involving European Free Movement Law, and cases involving historical injustice.
Jonathan Greer accepts instructions from privately funded clients, legal aid clients and is available to advise and represent on a pro bono basis in appropriate cases.
Jonathan Greer provides advocacy in cases before the First Tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal and in the Higher Courts. He represents individuals resisting removal from the UK on Human Rights Grounds, most frequently under Articles 2, 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Immigration Barrister Jonathan Greer has collaborated with Freedom from Torture, Manual Bravo Project, British Red Cross, and other voluntary groups in numerous legally aided and pro bono cases. He has successfully assisted individuals in appeals against refusal of legal aid funding and in applications for exceptional case funding (ECF).
Jonathan Greer delivers training courses in Immigration and Human Rights Law to internal and external delegates.
If you have an Immigration, Asylum, or Nationality case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Immigration Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
Administrative and Public Law
Jonathan Greer represents claimants in judicial review cases in the Upper Tribunal and in the Administrative Court.
If you have an Administrative and Public Law case call our Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
Public Access
Jonathan Greer accepts Immigration Law instructions from the general public on a direct access basis for appropriate cases.
Please refer to the below pricing range for Public Access Barrister services. Prices are subject to case type, complexity and seniority or experience of the Barrister. Accurate quotes will be provided before work on the case begins.
Immigration
Services | Cost |
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Advice and Preparation: | £175 - £275 + VAT |
Conferences: | £250 - £750 + VAT |
*First-Tier Immigration Hearings: | £550 - £850 + VAT |
*Bail Hearings: | £350 - £500 + VAT |
Upper Tribunal Hearings: | £550 - £1,200 + VAT |
Please contact our Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark by emailing [email protected], or [email protected], for more information.
+ Notable Cases
- Kamki v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 1715 (31 October 2017) - Acting as the Appellant's Solicitor in this appeal to the Court of Appeal in respect of the proper approach to be taken in cases of criminality of those enjoying permanent residence under EU Law.
- HM (Iraq) v SSHD - "Cart" JR of the Upper Tribunal's decision not to grant permission to appeal on the issue of the availability of internal relocation to Baghdad.
- RC (Sierra Leone) v SSHD - Urgent injunction to prevent the removal of a victim of sexual exploitation and human trafficking to his country of origin where he feared further exploitation upon return.
- TL (DRC) v SSHD - Judicial Review of the Secretary of State's decision to dismiss the claimant's further submissions relying upon medico-legal corroboration of torture as not amounting to a fresh claim.
- HL (Malaysia) v SSHD - Urgent injunction application to prevent the Secretary of State from removing the Claimant to his country of origin in which he feared persecution on account of his sexual orientation.
- Dong, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 3100 (Admin) (15 August 2014) - Involved in the preparation of this judicial review of the Secretary of State's decision to grant a child with special educational needs limited leave to remain, rather than indefinite leave to remain.
+ Qualifications
- Manchester Metropolitan University (2012): BPTC - 1st Place
- University of Manchester (2006): BA(Hons) - Politics and Modern History
Contact Us
To inquire about the availability of Barrister Jonathan Greer for your Immigration, Asylum and Nationality case, call our Immigration Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
To find out the availability of Barrister Jonathan Greer for your Administrative and Public Law case call our Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
To check the availability of Barrister Jonathan Greer for your Inquest, Public Inquiry or Regulatory cases call our Clerks Paul Mander or Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected] or [email protected], or fill out our contact form.