Jonathan Laidlaw
Jonathan Laidlaw KC (February 1960) is an English barrister notable for prosecuting and defending in many high-profile criminal cases, including defence of News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks who was acquitted of all charges after the phone hacking trial. In 2012 he was chosen by the Football Association to present their case against John Terry. On 31 May 2022, he applied to be admitted as a lawyer in Malaysia to serve as lead counsel for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to appeal the latter's criminal convictions in Malaysia. The application was dismissed by the Malaysia High Court on July 21, 2022. He also unsuccessfully represented Andrew Pilley between 2022 and 2023 in his fraud trial. He graduated from the University of Hull with a law degree.
Jonathan Laidlaw | |
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| Junior Treasury Counsel | |
| In office 1995–2000 | |
| Senior Treasury Counsel | |
| In office 2000–2008 | |
| First Treasury Counsel | |
| In office 2008–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jonathan James Laidlaw 1960 |
| Nationality | British |
| Residence(s) | London, England |
| Alma mater | University of Hull |
| Occupation | Senior Treasury Counsel, barrister at 2 Hare Court |
| Profession | Barrister |
| Website | www.2harecourt.com |