Jonathan Wellington

Jonathan has dealt with numerous high value personal injury cases and a £5 million+ clinical negligence case for a girl left with severe brain damage following a failure to diagnose meningitis. He is recommended  as a key lawyer in Wales for Personal Injury in the Legal 500  – a directory of rankings that is based on independently researched client opinion and the regard of other legal professionals.

Jonathan is also experienced in general litigation matters, including sports law – with particular regard to disciplinary issues for local clubs.

Jonathan also appeared before the Wales Rugby Union Disciplinary Committee to successfully defend a player accused of a stamp which caused a well known Welsh rugby player to lose the sight in his eye. Jonathan successfully defended the player before the WRU disciplinary tribunal and in the subsequent appeal before International Rugby Board Disciplinary officer, Roger Morris.

Jonathan has over 27 years of experience  in criminal/road traffic matters .

He has acted in over 1000 motoring cases (contested and uncontested) ranging from speeding , totting up disqualifications, driving with excess Alcohol., Driving without Due Care , Dangerous Driving and offences before Road Traffic Commissioner.

He has also led a number of high profile criminal cases, including two murder cases: one where we were able to persuade the Crown to accept manslaughter and; a £1.5 million+ criminal fraud trial recently involving 8 defendants and an 8 week trial at Southwark (the Defendant was acquitted).

Jonathan is currently representing clients in the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, providing expert guidance and support to those affected by this significant public health issue. He is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the compensation and recognition they deserve, navigating the complexities of the scheme with compassion and professionalism.