Jonathan Spencer > Simmons & Simmons > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile
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Jonathan Spencer
Position
Jonathan is a partner in the firm’s Insurance and Construction group. His practice primarily focuses on resolving claims against construction professionals/contractors, and also regularly advises London market insurers on complex professional indemnity coverage disputes.
Jonathan’s experience spans a wide variety of construction disputes involving: iconic buildings; sports grounds; schools/universities; hospitals; large residential schemes; listed buildings; commercial/retail; and renewable energy facilities -in the UK and internationally. His caseload regularly involves mediations, arbitrations, adjudications and High Court litigation.
Jonathan also advises construction professionals and their insurers on environmental/ESG risks, as the move to greener construction gathers pace (including modular construction).
Jonathan has undertaken a year-long client secondment at a major international insurer, and he has also created the Policy Wording Toolkit — an online product that outlines key policy coverage issues across several jurisdictions to help insurers manage risk.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Insurance > Professional negligence
(Leading partners)Simmons & Simmons has a strength in professional liability matters relating to the construction sector. The practice has a wealth of experience acting on cases concerning main contractors, structural engineers, architects, and surveyors. Described as ‘one of the most driven partners in the market’, Emily Monastiriotis is a go-to lawyer for cladding disputes. Felix Zimmermann is noted for his skill advising on claims against a range of professionals, including brokers, solicitors, and construction professionals. Jonathan Spencer is another integral part of the team who regularly advises on complex professional indemnity coverage disputes. The practice is led by James Pollock
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London > Real estate > Construction: contentious
Situated within the firms wider insurance practice, the contentious construction team at Simmons & Simmons regularly serves a wide range of international companies, contractors, and national public entities in the energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors. The team also exhibits notable experience in handling residential and commercial development projects, particularly defective construction claims. Team heads James Pollock and Emily Monastiriotis have extensive experience with cross-border professional negligence claims. Bristol-based Jonathan Spencer assists with contentious real estate issues, while Steven Kaye advises on cladding and fire safety related matters.