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Mr Jonathan Easton KC KC
Position
Jonathan practises in the areas of town and country planning, CPO, environmental law and highways law.
He has extensive experience across a wide range of different developments, with a particular focus on residential schemes and logistics schemes. Jonathan has also represented both developers and local authorities in several Development Plan examinations. He appears regularly in the High Court in both Judicial Review cases as well as statutory challenges. Jonathan undertakes work in the area of Town and Village Greens. He appears for both applicants and objectors at informal inquiries.
Memberships
Planning and Environmental Bar Association (PEBA)
Education
First Class Honours Degree in European Law (LLB) from Warwick University. Masters in Comparative and International Law (LLM) from European University Institute, Florence. Very Competent in Bar Finals, Inns of Court School of Law.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Planning and environment
(2023 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Jonathan Easton KC – Kings Chambers ‘A very focused and always approachable silk, who has an excellent advocacy style and the ability to put witnesses at ease.’
Kings Chambers has an established reputation as ‘an excellent planning set‘. Led by Giles Cannock KC, the team is instructed by developers, land promoters, and local planning authorities in a range of planning work. David Manley KC has a solid track record in representing private and public sector clients, including national housebuilders, and also focuses on representing landowners and developers in common land matters. Recent work includes Alan Evans representing Great Portland Estates PLC in an inquiry concerning applications for planning permission for the construction of two buildings near the Shard in London. Vincent Fraser KC is noted for his expertise in environmental law, with extensive experience in advising on renewable energy projects. Ruth Stockley KC is sought after for her niche focus on highway law. The senior end of the practice was recently bolstered by the elevation of Jonathan Easton KC to silk in March 2023.