Jonathan is a leading criminal silk ranked in both the Chambers UK and the Legal 500 directories.
Jonathan is a specialist criminal practitioner, appearing in high profile criminal trials throughout the UK as well as the Appellate Courts. Since taking silk in 2011, he has quickly established a first class reputation as a leading silk, appearing regularly at the Old Bailey and throughout the UK.
His practice is primarily concentrated upon offences of homicide, serious and organised criminal activity and all cases involving serious fraud, money laundering and revenue evasion as well as other large-scale conspiracies. Jonathan is regularly instructed to advise clients under investigation by the SFO, FSA, DTI and FPS. Additionally he has appeared in numerous cases involving sexual offending and historic sexual abuse.
He has appeared before the Administrative Court in many judicial reviews, is an expert in military law and has been instructed by the Army Legal service in Courts Martials. Jonathan has been instructed to appear on the Isle of Man. Additionally, he has a wealth of experience before the Appellate Courts and is often instructed post conviction in cases in which he was not the trial advocate. Fees in these cases are agreed by the Senior Clerk.
Jonathan Higgs KC is able to accept instructions direct from the public in appropriate cases. For further information in this regard please contact the Senior Clerk.
"He is a very bright advocate who is tenacious in fighting for his clients."
Chambers UK 2025"Jonathan's advocacy and preparation is excellent. He is a very good barrister all round."
Legal 500 2025"A man who brings calmness and presence to proceedings. His delivery in court has gravitas."
Chambers UK 2024"He has a vision for the conduct of his lay client's case that he is ruthless in pursuing."
Chambers UK 2023"Jonathan is immensely impressive. He is incredibly clever, extremely hard working, and thinks incredibly quickly on his feet. A lethal cross-examiner."
Legal 500 2023"Jonathan is a top silk whose attention to detail and presence in court make him a force to be reckoned with."
Legal 500 2023"Clever, articulate and brilliant at legal argument."
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