Top Ranked in Legal 500 2021:
Jonathan Greer is recommended in the Legal 500 for his Immigration practice, "He is passionate about his work and capable of dealing with all aspects of immigration work to an extremely high standard. One of his main strengths is his ability to relate to our clients, to be willing to understand their needs and put them at ease. He is a tenacious advocate, his preparation is thorough, he ensures both instructing solicitors and clients are confident in his advocacy."
Before joining Kenworthy's Chambers, Jonathan was a Solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience in Civil Proceedings, advising in all areas of Personal and Business Immigration, Asylum, Nationality and Human Rights law from initial applications to Higher Court proceedings.
Between 2008 and his qualification as a solicitor, Jonathan worked as an accredited Immigration Caseworker in the voluntary sector and in private practice, regularly representing appellants in tribunal hearings.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has represented families, individuals, refugees and migrants from all positions in life. He has particular expertise in cases involving European Free Movement Law, asylum cases based on gender or sexual identity and cases involving historical injustice.
Education:
Manchester Metropolitan University (2012): BPTC- 1st Place
University of Manchester (2006): BA(Hons) - Politics and Modern History
Outside of the Law:
Jonathan is an enthusiastic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player and competes regularly in submission grappling competitions.