Jonathan Brooks

Jonathan was called to the Bar of England and Wales in November 2018. He was also called to the Bar of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in 2019, where he practiced as an Attorney-at-Law. His legal practice had a broad civil focus, specialising in Contract and Commercial Law, as well as Financial Remedies in Family Law. Jonathan joined Becket Chambers as a Pupil Barrister in 2023 and became a member in October 2024. He is developing a busy practice primarily in Civil Law and Family Finance.

Jonathan has a strong background in Civil Law, having previously practiced in this area and has acted in disputes relating to Contractual Law, Housing, and Chancery Law. Jonathan represents clients in small claims, fast-track, and multi-track trials, as well as possession matters and injunction hearings. He is also regularly instructed in forfeiture and condemnation proceedings and is also frequently instructed to draft pleadings and provide written advice.

Jonathan is developing a strong practice in Matrimonial Finance and welcomes instructions in this area. He brings a commercial mindset and an analytical approach to asset distribution, drawing on his specialised study of the Matrimonial Causes Act during his Master’s degree. Jonathan frequently represents clients in court at First Appointment Hearings, Financial Dispute Resolution hearings, Final Hearings, as well as enforcement and other financial remedy applications. In addition to his advocacy, he regularly provides clients with written advice on matrimonial finance matters.

Jonathan also represents clients in Private Family Law matters dealing primarily with applications stemming from the Family Law Act as well as the Children Act.

Jonathan’s clients highly appreciate his methodical approach, meticulous attention to detail, and robust advocacy in court. He thoroughly prepares each case, carefully discussing all possible scenarios with his clients to ensure they fully understand their position and potential outcomes.