Jonathan Worboys > 4 New Square Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

4 New Square Chambers
LINCOLN'S INN
LONDON
WC2A 3RJ
England

Living Wage

Position

Jonathan has an international and domestic practice focusing on public international law, international arbitration, international criminal law and European law.

Jonathan acts as counsel in cases before international courts and tribunals (ICJ, ECHR, international criminal tribunals, LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL etc.) and litigation before the English courts (High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court). He also frequently acts as adviser to Governments and sub-State entities during complex international negotiations, peace processes and other high stakes international law advisory projects.

Jonathan is a Visiting Lecturer in public international law at King’s College London. He is a former Assistant Legal Adviser at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and a leading expert in the peaceful resolution of major international and non-international armed conflicts.

Languages

English

French

German

Education

Bachelor of Civil Law, University of Oxford (2011)

Bachelor of Laws, King’s College London (First Class Honours) (2009)

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > International crime and extradition

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Jonathan Worboys 4 New Square ‘Jonathan has a wonderful ability to see to the heart of the matter and to explain the key questions process clearly, bringing the team and the clients together in agreeing upon key strategic points.’

London Bar > Public international law

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Jonathan Worboys4 New Square ‘Jonathan is highly sought after practitioner for international law matters for good reason: he has a wonderful ability to see to the heart of the matter and to explain the key questions clearly. He is also excellent at bringing the team and the ultimate client together in agreeing upon important strategic points.’ 

London Bar > European Union law

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Jonathan Worboys4 New SquareJonathan has a quick, sharp intelligence, and an impressive ability to devise an effective response to awkward points.