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Jonathan Cowen - Field Court Chambers
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Jonathan’s practice covers public and local government law including cases heard in the Court of Protection, commercial disputes, other civil disputes and all aspects of family law. Jonathan is Head of the Public Law Group at Chambers
If you would like any further information regarding Jonathan Cowen’s practice, please contact his clerks or call +44 (0)20 7405 6114.
Public Law and Local Government
Jonathan’s practice covers all aspects of community care law, including cases where mental health issues arise, cases involving persons subject to immigration control and disputes between local authorities regarding the responsible authority and other areas of public law and local government. Jonathan’s experience includes cases which are dealt with in the Administrative Court and are concerned with local authorities’ obligations in relation to children and cases dealt with in the Court of Protection. He has experience in cases dealt with under the Mental Capacity Act, 2005, cases where deprivation of liberty issues arise and applications brought under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court. He also has experience in healthcare law, particularly where public law and best interests issues arise. Jonathan has lectured on community care law, including local authorities’ obligations to persons subject to immigration control.
In the matter of D (A Child) [2017] EWCA Civ 1695, Decision of the Court of Appeal that a 16 year old child is not deprived of his liberty reversing decision of the Court of Protection. Decision subject to an appeal to the Supreme Court. Judgment currently awaited.
Birmingham City Council v D [2016] EWCOP 8, Decision of the Court of Protection heard in the High Court that a 16 year old child is deprived of his liberty.
D (A Child ; deprivation of liberty), Re [2015] EWHC 922 (Fam) (31 March 2015). Jonathan Cowen successfully acted for a Local Authority in arguing that the arrangements made by a Trust for a disabled 15 year old child in a hospital which were made with parental consent did not constitute a deprivation of the child’s liberty requiring authorisation under the inherent jurisdiction.
R(Sanneh) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and another [2013] All ER (D) 45 (Apr). Decision of the Administrative Court considering the Claimant’s challenge to the Secretary of State’s refusal to make interim payments pending final resolution of the Claimant’s entitlement to mainstream social security benefits.
R(K) and others v Birmingham City Council EWCA 2012 Civ 1432, 2012 All ER (D) 74 (Nov). Decision of the Court of Appeal concerning assessment of age and other related issues.
XCC v AA and others 2012 All ER (D) 38 August. Decision of the Court of Protection heard in the High Court concerning basis on which court should make declaration of non-recognition of marriage.
HA v LB Hillingdon and another 2012 EWHC 291 (Admin). Decision of the Administrative Court concerning responsible authority.
R(MWA) v SSHD and another 2011 All ER (D) 186 (Dec). Decision of theAdministrative Court concerning assessment of age and related issues.
RK v BCC and others 2011 All ER (D) 28 (Dec). Decision of the Court of Appeal concerning whether placement arrangements by a local authority for a child constitute a deprivation of liberty.
YB v BCC 2010 EWHC 3355 COP. Decision of the Court of Protection, heard in the High Court Family Division, dealing with whether placement arrangements by a local authority for a child constitute a deprivation of liberty.
LBL v RYJ 2010 EWHC 2665 COP. Decision of the Court of Protection, heard in the High Court Family Division, considering capacity under the Mental Health Act, 2005 and the circumstances in which it is appropriate to invoke the inherent jurisdiction.
R(Clue) v Birmingham City Council [2010] 4 All ER 423, [2010] LGR 485. Decision of the Court of Appeal concerning local authorities’ obligations to persons unlawfully in the United Kingdom and their children.
R (M) v Birmingham City Council 2009 EWHC 1584 (Admin). Decision of the Administrative Court concerning local authorities’ obligations under section 20 of the Children Act, 1989.
R(S) v London Borough of Lewisham, London Borough of Lambeth and London Borough of Hackney 2008 All ER (D) 195 (May). Responsible authority under the National Assistance Act, 1948, where dispute between different local authorities.
R (AW, DAY) v London Borough of Croydon and London Borough of Hackney 2007 EWCA Civ 266, 2007 CCLR 189. Decision of the Court of Appeal dealing with local authorities’ obligations to failed asylum seekers.
R (B) v London Borough of Hackney 2003 EWHC 1654 (Admin) Local authorities’ obligations to infirm destitute asylum seekers under section 21 of the National Assistance Act, 1948.
Jonathan has experience in a wide range of disputes between companies and individuals. His cases include: representing a company director in proceedings in the High Court and in proceedings in the Court of Appeal involving a group of banks where the director sought to pierce the corporate veil and representing company directors in claims relating to guarantees of company liabilities.
Jonathan has represented business clients in numerous commercial and contractual disputes. He has experience in negotiating settlements and resolving disputes in a cost effective way which achieves a favourable outcome for his clients.
Jonathan responds quickly with commercially focused advice and can obtain without notice and other forms of interlocutory orders.
Jonathan’s family practice covers all aspects of Child Law, including care proceedings and child abduction. Jonathan has represented local authorities, parents and guardians in care proceedings including complex cases involving allegations of sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries. He also has experience in ancillary relief, including cases where the Serious Fraud Office seek a criminal confiscation order in relation to matrimonial assets. His work also includes related areas such as public interest immunity.
A City Council v DC and others [2013] 1 FCR 446. Decision of the High Court, Family Division, setting out the position in relation to revocation of freeing orders where a child was unsucessfully placed for adoption and providing guidance on the future management of applications by local authorities to revoke freeing orders.
In the matter of A (A Child) 2008, 2009 1 FLR 1. Decision of the Court of Appeal confirming burden and standard of proof in contempt of court cases.
Re LM (a child) (care proceedings witness summons), 2007 1 FLR 1698; 2007 All ER (D) 108 (Jan). Decision of the Court of Appeal concerning whether a child should give evidence in care proceedings.
Jonathan has been instructed in a considerable number of professional negligence cases, mainly acting for solicitors in property and personal injury related disputes.
Jonathan has been instructed extensively in personal injury cases, both claimant and defendant.
Diploma in Law, City University
Additional professional information
Jonathan has lectured on loss of chance in professional negligence claims and personal injury claims.
Data Protection Privacy Notice 2018
International adoption & abduction
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Jonathan Cowen, Anita Rao & Eleanor Sibley successful in appeal to the Court of Appeal on the question of whether parental consent has any role to play in deprivation of liberty applications concerning 16-17 year olds31 October 2017
Sufficiency of funding for the deprivation of liberty regime30 July 2017
Court of Appeal dismisses appeal against decision that the state is indirectly responsible for a private deprivation of liberty in circumstances where a deputy is administering a personal injury payment.27 February 2017
Dementia and the Law1 January 2014
D (A Child) [2017] EWCA Civ 169531 October 2017
Birmingham City Council v D [2016] EWCOP 821 January 2016
D (A Child ; deprivation of liberty), Re [2015] EWHC 922 (Fam)31 March 2015
BG, R (On the Application Of) v West Midlands Constabulary & Anor [2014] EWHC 4374 (Admin)23 December 2014
Sanneh, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Anor [2013] EWHC 793 (Admin)10 April 2013
R (on the application of JS) v Birmingham City Council (AAJR) Not applicable [2013] UKUT 122 (IAC)27 February 2013
A City Council v DC & Ors [2013] EWHC 8 (Fam)11 January 2013
Kadri, R (on the application of) v Birmingham City Council & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 14327 November 2012
XCC v AA & Anor (Rev 3) [2012] EWCOP 218326 July 2012
HA, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Hillingdon & Anor [2012] EWHC 291 (Admin)17 February 2012
MWA, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Ors [2011] EWHC 3488 (Admin)21 December 2011
RK v BCC & Ors [2011] EWCA Civ 130520 December 2011
Birmingham City Council v Clue [2010] EWCA Civ 46029 April 2010