Professional Practice

Currently involved in a number of big money and high profile matrimonial and Schedule 1 Children Act cases including those with jurisdictional issues. He also specialises in drafting and advising on pre-nuptial agreements.

• Recommendations

  "Jonathan was beyond helpful and would go the extra mile." "I felt incredibly supported throughout the case." "His attention to detail is second to none and he works within very tight timescales." "He's also very accessible and approachable; nothing is ever too much trouble for him."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Jonathan Tod is a superb tactician and advocate who really fights for his clients. He adopts a very no-nonsense and effective approach." "Confident, charming and someone who fights your corner." "Jonathan Tod is an excellent barrister with good strategic thought."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Knowledgeable, approachable, personable and dedicated to his clients." "He makes the client feel heard and is good in cross-examination." "He is persuasive, knows how to pitch a case and responds to judges' indications in a nuanced way."

  Chambers and Partners 2022

  "His advocacy skills are first-class; his client care is superb; his advice is clear and concise." - Ranked Tier 1

  Legal 500 2022

  "Has extensive experience in money cases and is developing a specialism in high-value prenuptial agreements." "He is a smiling assassin who always goes the extra mile." "Excellent, responsive and someone who gets work done quickly."

  Chambers and Partners 2021

  ‘His unstinting tenacity is matched by his endless finesse, particularly in complex and bitterly fought cases. He always has the ear of the judge and the total confidence of the client.’ - Ranked Tier 1

  Legal 500 2021

• Notable Cases

  • AD v BD
    [2020] EWHC 857 Cohen J
    
  • MG v AG (Appeal Out of Time)
    [2020] EWFC B49
    
  • Y v Z
    [2014] 2 FLR 1313
    
  • PG v TW (No 2) (Child: Financial Provision)
    [2014] 1 FLR 923
    
  • PG v TW (No 1) (Child: Financial Provision: Legal Funding)
    [2014] 1FLR 508
    
  • PK v BC (Financial Remedy : Schedule 1)
    [2012] 2 FLR 1426
    
  • Z v Z (No 2)
    [2012] 1 FLR 1100
    
  • G v G (child maintenance: interim costs provision)
    [2010] 2 FLR 1264
    
  • N v D
    [2008] 1 FLR 1629
    
  • Morgan v Hill
    [2007] 1 FLR 1480
    
  • Re P (Child: Financial Provision)
    [2003] 2 FLR 865
    
  • B v B (Mesher Order)
    [2003] 2 FLR 285.
    

• Publications and Lecturing

  • ‘Murphy’s Law’ [2015] Fam Law 69

  • Children Act 1989, Sch 1: important developments: PG v TW [2013] Fam Law 1286 

  • Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989 Update on Jurisdiction, Law & Procedure [2012] Fam Law 543

  • Jurisdiction & Forum Issues in Schedule 1 Children Act Proceeding [2008] Fam Law 880

  • Schedule 1 To the Children Act: Consider the Mother’s Future [2007] Fam Law 140

• Personal Information

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