Jonny specialises in dispute resolution. His practice spans a number of sectors, including manufacturing and transport, and he advises clients on a broad range of issues with a particular focus on technology and the energy transition.

Jonny regularly deals with contractual disputes, regulatory issues, shareholder/partnership disputes, breach of warranty claims, disputes involving the Commercial Agents Regulations, unfair prejudice claims and claims involving the enforcement of restrictive covenants, breach of fiduciary duties and breach of confidence.

Jonny helps clients to resolve these issues through negotiation, mediation, expert determination, early neutral evaluation, arbitration and litigation. He also works with clients to develop strategies for avoiding disputes or resolving them at an early stage.

Jonny is also the firm's representative on a consortium that is seeking to scale and expand the deployment of connected and autonomous logistics which is being led by the North East Automotive Alliance.

Experience

Examples of recent experience include advising:

  • A technology and IT services company in relation to a dispute concerning the architecture of a customer service platform
  • A train operating company in relation to a dispute with the manufacturer of rolling stock involving delay and quality issues
  • A distribution network operator in relation to a claim concerning damage caused by an electrical surge
  • A waste management company in relation to an adjudication concerning the construction of a waste treatment facility
  • A firm of commercial property agents in relation to proceedings concerning post termination restrictive covenants
  • A holiday park operator in relation to issues arising out of the coronavirus pandemic.

"Jonny Gribben is a very good litigation strategist. We have had some really good results together."

The Legal 500 2023

"Jonny Gribben is really excellent. Great to work with and always a pleasure to work with him as counsel."

The Legal 500 2023

"Jonny Gribben makes dealing with litigation extremely easy. He has a great knowledge of the business - as well as great expertise - and he does all of the heavy lifting on our matters. His advice is well thought through and extremely practical."

The Legal 500 2022

"Pragmatic and commercial advice, available when needed, no query was too big or too small."

The Legal 500 2022

'The "excellent" and "intelligent" Jonathan Gribben is experienced in handling a range of commercial disputes, including unfair prejudice and breach of warranty claims.'

Chambers and Partners 2020