Jonathan Sumption QC

Jonathan Sumption is joint Head of Brick Court Chambers. His practice covers all aspects of Commercial, EU and Competition, Public and Constitutional Law. He is widely regarded as one of the leading advocates of his generation, with regular appearances before the Appellate courts and particularly the House of Lords.

He is frequently engaged in overseas jurisdictions, and in recent years has argued cases before the Appellate Courts of Hong Kong and also the Federal Court in Australia.

He is a Judicial Appointments Commissioner and also an accomplished Historian.

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Jonathan Sumption QC’s Directory Quotes

  • a "combination of intellectual brilliance and unrivalled experience", "one of the few at the Bar who can genuinely make a complete difference when you are having your last roll of the dice" (Chambers & Partners, 2009)
  • "as close to perfection as you will find at the Commercial Bar", "intellectual capacity, fantastic analysis and excellent presentation skills" (Chambers & Partners, 2009)
  • "recommended without reservation by all" (Chambers & Partners 2008)
  • "incisive and coolly brilliant" (Legal 500, 2008)
  • "a wonderful mind and great authority; he inspires great confidence" (Legal 500, 2008)

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