Jon is a Partner in Geldards' Dispute Resolution department and is also joint head of its Motor Retail Team.

With over 10 years' experience in the sector, Jon specialises in all aspects of commercial arbitration, mediation and expert determination as well as litigation conducted by or against major companies or businesses in the County and High Courts nationwide.

Jon frequently advises motor retail clients in dispute over commercial contracts, the sale & supply of goods, product liability issues, warranties, reputation management, the termination of Distribution Agreements in respect of both sales and aftersales as well as regulatory issues by local authorities, Trading Standards and the Environment Agency.

Jon also pursues or defends applications for injunctive relief to protect confidential sales and technical information and enforce post-termination of employment restrictions.

Priding himself on combining a robust technical approach with commercial awareness which is both results-driven and cost effective, Legal 500 (2009) describe Jon as one who "particularly impresses...", one client remarking that he left "no stone unturned in protecting our position".

Jon regularly leads seminars and training sessions on legal matters affecting automotive sector operations for both dealer groups and manufacturers alike.