Jonathon Crook > Shoosmiths LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile
Shoosmiths LLP Offices
THE XYZ BUILDING
2 HARDMAN BOULEVARD, SPINNINGFIELDS
MANCHESTER
M3 3AZ
England
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Jonathon Crook
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’s practice covers a wide range of commercial disputes, including shareholder and joint venture issues, insurance disputes, and technology-related claims. Practice co-head Jonathon Crook has considerable experience in the banking, financial services, and finance sectors, while fellow co-head Richard Marshall, who has a focus on insurance policy litigation, has recently been focusing on cladding-related disputes following his involvement in the Grenfell Inquiry. Andrew Whalley, who joined the team in November 2023 from DWF, has notable expertise in data breach claims and technology disputes, and Matthew Brown handles insurance policy coverage disputes and building claims. Sylwena Sempa focuses on cases concerning pensions, phone hacking issues and employment disputes.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Private client > Charities and not-for-profit
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Manchester
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Real estate > Planning and environment
- Finance > Banking and finance
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Manchester
- Real estate > Construction
- Employment > Employment
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Employment > Pensions
- Insurance > Professional negligence
- Real estate > Property litigation
- Real estate > Commercial property: Manchester