Jonathan Nicoll Solicitor

Jonny is a Solicitor in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team. He has a broad experience covering health and safety matters, a range of investigations, inquests and public inquiries, Magistrates’ Court proceedings, arbitration, and building and fire safety.

Jonny completed a Master’s Degree in Chemistry at the University of Manchester before turning to the law. He worked in the legal team at the General Medical Council and undertook his training at a leading law firm in Manchester before joining Burges Salmon in early 2024.

• Acted on the public inquiries in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic and the use of infected blood.
• Acted on a number of Coroners’ Inquests, including for sensitive rail related fatalities and hospital deaths.
• Advised on the UK healthcare regulatory environment for a well-known healthcare brand that was looking to launch a new online product.
• Acted on an internal investigation undertaken by a hospital in relation to the conduct of a handful of its medical consultants.
• Took a leading role in the day-to-day case management of a complex multi-million pound rail arbitration.
• Advised a Local Authority in regard to the application of the Building Safety Act on its high-rise social housing portfolio.
• Advised the government of a foreign country in relation to food designation.