He advises producers and financiers on all aspects of film and television financing, including production finance, tax-based and other government incentives, bank finance, distribution pre-sales and gap financing. He has an extensive knowledge of the sources of finance and works closely with clients in structuring financing packages and deals.

​Jonathan’s many clients include film and television production companies, and he is an experienced business affairs lawyer with a rich knowledge-base in all aspects of film and television production in many genres. He also assists clients in building their businesses with a view to sale, and has represented a number of clients in their negotiations for the disposal of their businesses. 

​With the rise of digital media, Jonathan has developed expertise in all aspects of digital distribution and convergence. His clients in this area include distributors of mobile phone entertainment, on-line content distributors, authors and producers.

Jonathan is ranked in the Chambers UK 2025 Guide for Media & Entertainment: Film & Television, which praises his “deep and commercial understanding of the issues and opportunities within the TV and film industry” and notes that he is “always efficient and professional”.

Jonathan is also recognised in two separate media categories in the Legal 500 UK 2025 Guide, which notes that he “provides smart and commercial advice” and highlights his “excellent knowledge of the film finance world and knows when to push for more for producers”. 

​Jonathan is a regular speaker on film, television and digital media.