Jonathan Moreland
Managing Partner, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law
As Managing Partner of Swinburne Maddison, Jonathan is responsible for spearheading the management and strategic development of the firm and leading the management team as well as continuing to practise in his specialist areas of employment law and dispute resolution and heading up these teams.
With more than 30 years at Swinburne Maddison, Jonathan is passionate about building on the past success of the firm and driving forward the ambitious growth plans which will take it to the next level whilst never losing sight of the core values of integrity, client service and legal excellence that make Swinburne Maddison the firm it is today.
As a practising lawyer, Jonathan has been consistently recommended in The Legal 500 United Kingdom and praised for his attention to detail, ability to provide clear and well-structured advice and his excellent knowledge and expertise. In the current edition, Jonathan is described as a “good communicator [who] explains options and the legal process clearly and in language which is understandable.”
Experience
For over thirty years, Jonathan has been advising businesses and individuals in relation to employment law and assisting them in resolving disputes. He acts for national PLCs, limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, charities and academic institutions, such as universities and schools.
In terms of employment law, Jonathan offers the following services:
- Representation at Employment Tribunals (including Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination and Whistleblowing)
- Redundancy, restructuring and TUPE advice
- Drafting and negotiating Settlement Agreements for both employers and employees
- Drafting Contracts of Employment, policies, procedures and Staff Handbooks
- HR advice
Jonathan also represents clients in a broad range of civil disputes which include:
- Commercial Litigation
- Contractual disputes
- Probate litigation
- Allegations of professional negligence
- Shareholder disputes
He assists and guides clients in the early stages of a dispute to a satisfactory resolution, either through Court proceedings or, more commonly, via mediation.
Appointments
Jonathan enjoys links with the University of Durham and is the Chair of the Trustees of the Union Society as well as legal advisor to the Governing Body of St. Chad’s College.
He is also on the panel of the County Durham Growth Fund, a £4.9 million grant scheme funded by the European Regional Development Fund, designed to provide grant support to SME’s in County Durham for capital investment projects with the aim of creating quality jobs in the private sector.
In August 2020 Jonathan was appointed as an Ambassador to the Open North Foundation, a not-for-profit company dedicated to raising funds to support businesses recovering from the impact of Covid-19, and in December 2021 was appointed as a member of the Business Durham Advisory Board.
Jonathan Moreland
Managing Partner, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law
As Managing Partner of Swinburne Maddison, Jonathan is responsible for spearheading the management and strategic development of the firm and leading the management team as well as continuing to practise in his specialist areas of employment law and dispute resolution and heading up these teams.
With more than 30 years at Swinburne Maddison, Jonathan is passionate about building on the past success of the firm and driving forward the ambitious growth plans which will take it to the next level whilst never losing sight of the core values of integrity, client service and legal excellence that make Swinburne Maddison the firm it is today.
As a practising lawyer, Jonathan has been consistently recommended in The Legal 500 United Kingdom and praised for his attention to detail, ability to provide clear and well-structured advice and his excellent knowledge and expertise. In the current edition, Jonathan is described as a “good communicator [who] explains options and the legal process clearly and in language which is understandable.”
Experience
For over thirty years, Jonathan has been advising businesses and individuals in relation to employment law and assisting them in resolving disputes. He acts for national PLCs, limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, charities and academic institutions, such as universities and schools.
In terms of employment law, Jonathan offers the following services:
- Representation at Employment Tribunals (including Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination and Whistleblowing)
- Redundancy, restructuring and TUPE advice
- Drafting and negotiating Settlement Agreements for both employers and employees
- Drafting Contracts of Employment, policies, procedures and Staff Handbooks
- HR advice
Jonathan also represents clients in a broad range of civil disputes which include:
- Commercial Litigation
- Contractual disputes
- Probate litigation
- Allegations of professional negligence
- Shareholder disputes
He assists and guides clients in the early stages of a dispute to a satisfactory resolution, either through Court proceedings or, more commonly, via mediation.
Appointments
Jonathan enjoys links with the University of Durham and is the Chair of the Trustees of the Union Society as well as legal advisor to the Governing Body of St. Chad’s College.
He is also on the panel of the County Durham Growth Fund, a £4.9 million grant scheme funded by the European Regional Development Fund, designed to provide grant support to SME’s in County Durham for capital investment projects with the aim of creating quality jobs in the private sector.
In August 2020 Jonathan was appointed as an Ambassador to the Open North Foundation, a not-for-profit company dedicated to raising funds to support businesses recovering from the impact of Covid-19, and in December 2021 was appointed as a member of the Business Durham Advisory Board.
"Jonathan Moreland is always professional, courteous and listens carefully to give considered advice. He is a good communicator and explains options and the legal process clearly and in language which is understandable. His questions and suggestions have always been pertinent. He always gets back to me when he says he will and even though it is more difficult at this time will arrange calls or telephone meetings so his support and advice is available when needed. I have recommended him to colleagues and friends."
"Jonathan Moreland – attentive, accurate, thorough, tenacious, and above all a gentleman."
"Jonathan Moreland is the Managing Partner and a stand-out individual in the firm who has a vast and in-depth knowledge of the law. He is both highly skilled and meticulously organised. Jonathan promptly deals with any matters that may arise and keeps me fully informed through regular emails and phone calls so I am fully aware of everything I need to know in relation to my case."
"The service provided was of a high and professional standard. I enjoyed the interaction with Jonathan who provided me with clear and concise advice which proved very useful. He is definitely an asset to the firm and I have no hesitation in recommending his counsel to others."
"I found Jonathan professional and very personable. He genuinely cared about me as a client and it was clear that he was also conscious of costs too. I cannot sing his praises highly enough and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Thank you so much for all the support."
"Growing a company over twenty years comes with its ups and downs - in particular employment issues. Having worked with Jonathan over those twenty years ensured we always complied with legislation protecting both the business and the employees. Jonathan is an expert in his field and a truly nice guy: he’s extremely knowledgeable and very approachable making you feel perfectly at ease in his company."
"Considerable contact with Jonathan Moreland over past year. Technology no barrier to discussion and reflection. Very supportive and at the same time realistic. Readily available at all times."
