Jonathon Crook > Shoosmiths LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Shoosmiths LLP
THE XYZ BUILDING
2 HARDMAN BOULEVARD, SPINNINGFIELDS
MANCHESTER
M3 3AZ
England

Work Department

Commercial Litigation, Partner

Position

Jonathon has specialist expertise in handling a wide range of disputes within the banking, finance and financial services sector and regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings by the FCA and other bodies. He advises on associated issues, including internal investigations, compliance and past business reviews.

In addition, Jonathon advises on complex commercial disputes mainly within but also outside the banking and financial services sector and has market leading experience in defending public interest winding up proceedings by the Secretary of State both at first instance and on appeal.

Career

Jonathon has previously been a partner at international law firms in both the UK and the Asia-Pacific region and is also admitted as Solicitor in Hong Kong.

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Manchester

Shoosmiths LLP covers the full range of commercial disputes from its Manchester office, with dedicated experts in corporate and post M&A disputes, banking, and insurance sector disputes. ‘Extremely experienced litigator’ Jonathon Crook is another key figure on the team, focusing on the financial services sector. Principal associate Sylwena Sempa  acts on the pensions and employment litigation sub-team of the practice. Former practice head Kath Livingston left the firm in May 2023.