Fenwick Elliott LLP

Construction and energy

Jon left school at 16 to work as an apprentice. He later re-entered full-time education, qualifying as a solicitor in 1989, and has worked exclusively in the area of construction and engineering law since then. He subsequently obtained an MSc in Construction Law and Arbitration.

Jon lobbied the House of Lords on behalf of the construction industry during the passing of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and prepared the first draft adjudication rules for two adjudicating nominating bodies. He is also a practising adjudicator and mediator.

Jon is familiar with the JCT, NEC3, GC/Works 1, IMechE, IChemE, ICE and other Standard Forms of Contract (Jon drafted the RICS/ISURV Guide to the NEC3 Form of Contract). He has also advised on and drafted bespoke domestic and international contracts.

Partner, Fenwick Elliott, since 2013; partner, Prettys, 2008-2013; partner, Fenwick Elliott, 2002-2008; senior associate and assistant solicitor, Pinsent Masons, 1989-2002; qualified 1989. Before training in law, Jon worked as an apprentice with SPIE Matthew Hall.

Jon is a visiting lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University as well as a speaker for the Institute of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers, Expert Witness Institute, RIBA and RICS.

English, basic spoken Italian

fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; academy of Experts and TeCSA accredited and practising mediator; RIBA, TeCSA, AICA and CIC adjudicator; member of the Adjudication Society; member of the Society of Construction Law; companion of the Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers; member of the Technology and Construction Solicitors’ Association; former Board Member of CIArb London Branch, Constructing Excellence in Essex and CIBSE North East Home Counties; member of the RIBA Disciplinary Panel.

St. Bonaventures Roman Catholic School -  Yellow (Beginners) Swimming Ribbon 1971. Queen Mary College, University of London LLB (Hons) 1986; Kings College London MSc (Construction and Arbitration) 1996.

Season ticket holder West United FC; supporter (and recent mascot) at Billericay Town FC; cyclist, fisherman and kite flyer.  Avoiding DIY.