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Jonathan Bridge

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Jonathan is a Partner and Head of the Abuse and Inquests team at Farleys.

He has over 20 years experience acting for victims of abuse and is recognised as a national specialist in this area of law, receiving referrals from fellow professionals, charities and instructions from The Official Solicitor.

Jonathan has a national client base, representing clients with claims against social services, historic abuse claims and claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority following abuse.   Furthermore, he also represents clients who have been abused at the hands of the Catholic Church, youth organisations and victims of revenge pornography.  He has also been praised for his work in securing substantial damages for the victims of abuse in the Rochdale sex rings, and has advised the BBC with regards to an upcoming drama covering the victims’ true stories of grooming and sexual abuse.

As a specialist in this area, Jonathan is currently assisting with the high profile Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA);  has advised members of the Professional Footballers Association and other  high profile players following the latest football child abuse scandal, and has been asked to speak at various events on the topic, including the Association of Personal Injury Lawyer (APIL) Abuse Special  Interest group.

Jonathan also deals with a small number of high profile Inquests and is currently representing the family of Anthony Grainger, who was shot by an officer of Greater Manchester Police. This is only the second time in England and Wales that a Public Inquiry has been set up to examine a fatal police shooting.

He is regularly asked to contribute to the media and in the last 12 months has been quoted in titles including The Times, The Guardian and The Independent. He has appeared on Sky News, BBC News ITN, Panorama and Granada News.

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What people say about Jonathan

“I just wanted to express to you my deep gratitude for your dedication to this claim from the very beginning. You made a statement on Tuesday on your website regarding it, which for me shows how well you understand the needs of your client and work tirelessly to achieve such. It is also my hope that this will open the way for other victims of abuse and give them the courage to speak out.” 

– Mr J

2018-01-16T10:01:29+00:00

– Mr J

“I just wanted to express to you my deep gratitude for your dedication to this claim from the very beginning. You made a statement on Tuesday on your website regarding it, which for me shows how well you understand the needs of your client and work tirelessly to achieve such. It is also my hope that this will open the way for other victims of abuse and give them the courage to speak out.” 
"Jonathan Bridge is a really excellent lawyer who is brilliant with clients and very practical and good at getting settlements in difficult cases. Definitely a top name in this area."

-Legal 500 Guide 2021

2020-10-15T10:58:54+01:00

-Legal 500 Guide 2021

"Jonathan Bridge is a really excellent lawyer who is brilliant with clients and very practical and good at getting settlements in difficult cases. Definitely a top name in this area."
Jonathan ‘uses his vast knowledge to the advantage of his clients’

Legal 500 Guide 2019

2018-11-15T15:48:51+00:00

Legal 500 Guide 2019

Jonathan ‘uses his vast knowledge to the advantage of his clients’
"Jonathan Bridge specialises in child abuse compensation claims – he is one of the best in the country, achieving very high awards on behalf of his clients for whom he leaves no stone unturned – he is very knowledgeable and a very able tactician."

-Legal 500 Guide 2021

2020-10-15T10:59:44+01:00

-Legal 500 Guide 2021

"Jonathan Bridge specialises in child abuse compensation claims – he is one of the best in the country, achieving very high awards on behalf of his clients for whom he leaves no stone unturned – he is very knowledgeable and a very able tactician."
"Demeanour / understanding and his attitude to by case was excellent"

Mrs C - CICA Abuse Client

2019-12-19T11:32:03+00:00

Mrs C - CICA Abuse Client

"Demeanour / understanding and his attitude to by case was excellent"
"...thank you so much to you [Jonathan Bridge] and Sophie [Hancock] for all your assistance with my case. I’m so impressed and so happy with the result and everything you’ve done for me. Especially with the difficulties I’ve faced along the way. 

I will definitely be in touch with yourself, or Farleys if I’m ever in need of legal assistance. And will highly recommend you to others."

Client J

2018-04-11T12:00:54+01:00

Client J

"...thank you so much to you [Jonathan Bridge] and Sophie [Hancock] for all your assistance with my case. I’m so impressed and so happy with the result and everything you’ve done for me. Especially with the difficulties I’ve faced along the way.  I will definitely be in touch with yourself, or Farleys if I’m ever in need of legal assistance. And will highly recommend you to others."
"Jonathan Bridge has great experience and expertise.  He stays on top of an impressive case load and has been involved in the highest settlements in the country.  Calm under pressure and excellent case preparation."

-Legal 500 Guide 2021

2020-10-15T10:57:59+01:00

-Legal 500 Guide 2021

"Jonathan Bridge has great experience and expertise.  He stays on top of an impressive case load and has been involved in the highest settlements in the country.  Calm under pressure and excellent case preparation."
“Jonathan Bridge has a phenomenal work rate and has secured some of the highest-ever compensation awards for victims of abuse in the UK.”

-Legal 500 Guide 2022

2022-05-11T12:20:13+01:00

-Legal 500 Guide 2022

“Jonathan Bridge has a phenomenal work rate and has secured some of the highest-ever compensation awards for victims of abuse in the UK.”
“[We] would again like to thank [Jonathan], for the terrific job you did in securing such a just and successful outcome of our negligence claim. Your professional and persistent work over the past many years is greatly appreciated. We feel now a sense of resolution of many outstanding issues from past care.”

– Mr W

2018-01-16T10:02:56+00:00

– Mr W

“[We] would again like to thank [Jonathan], for the terrific job you did in securing such a just and successful outcome of our negligence claim. Your professional and persistent work over the past many years is greatly appreciated. We feel now a sense of resolution of many outstanding issues from past care.”
“I was quite distressed, and he had a fantastic way to help me take the emotion out of it. He was really supportive and walked me through it.” 

 – Client quote in Chambers and Partners 2018

2018-01-16T10:00:41+00:00

 – Client quote in Chambers and Partners 2018

“I was quite distressed, and he had a fantastic way to help me take the emotion out of it. He was really supportive and walked me through it.” 
I can't thank Farleys enough especially Jonathan Bridge & his team for fighting my case & being successful in my case.

Mr C - Abuse Client

2018-10-12T11:01:26+01:00

Mr C - Abuse Client

I can't thank Farleys enough especially Jonathan Bridge & his team for fighting my case & being successful in my case.
Jonathan is "very approachable and down-to-earth," he demonstrates an ability to "relate very well" to his clients.

Chambers & Partners Guide 2019

2018-11-15T15:46:37+00:00

Chambers & Partners Guide 2019

Jonathan is "very approachable and down-to-earth," he demonstrates an ability to "relate very well" to his clients.
"I don't know how to express how grateful I am to you for the work, time and effort you've put into my case. It's beyond words! This was never an easy thing to do but you Jonathan, and the Farleys team made me feel at ease throughout and I always felt able to pick up the phone if there was something I needed explaining again or something I needed to chat through."

Client B - Abuse Claim

2020-01-22T11:53:58+00:00

Client B - Abuse Claim

"I don't know how to express how grateful I am to you for the work, time and effort you've put into my case. It's beyond words! This was never an easy thing to do but you Jonathan, and the Farleys team made me feel at ease throughout and I always felt able to pick up the phone if there was something I needed explaining again or something I needed to chat through."
"I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome! It's life changing money. But it's actually always been more than that. The process was challenging at times but it's really helped to bring me more healing."

Client B - Abuse Claim

2020-01-22T11:57:51+00:00

Client B - Abuse Claim

"I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome! It's life changing money. But it's actually always been more than that. The process was challenging at times but it's really helped to bring me more healing."
“Thank You Jonathan for your patience,understanding and support…you deserve a medal for what work you do on behalf of Survivors.” 

–Mr R

2018-01-16T10:02:19+00:00

–Mr R

“Thank You Jonathan for your patience,understanding and support…you deserve a medal for what work you do on behalf of Survivors.” 
"Jonathan Bridge is excellent."

- Legal 500 2023

2022-10-13T16:55:56+01:00

- Legal 500 2023

"Jonathan Bridge is excellent."
"Words do not do justice to how grateful I am for all the hard work you and your team did to help me in securing what I am owed from being failed and neglected by the local authority. So thank you very much for everything you have done for me."

-Mr D - Abuse Client

2022-04-21T12:49:23+01:00

-Mr D - Abuse Client

"Words do not do justice to how grateful I am for all the hard work you and your team did to help me in securing what I am owed from being failed and neglected by the local authority. So thank you very much for everything you have done for me."
"Jonathan Bridge is truly an exemplary member of the legal profession, he has a clear understanding of his field and can convey such with ease and care, as it’s a highly sensitive area of expertise."

- Legal 500 2023

2022-10-13T16:51:29+01:00

- Legal 500 2023

"Jonathan Bridge is truly an exemplary member of the legal profession, he has a clear understanding of his field and can convey such with ease and care, as it’s a highly sensitive area of expertise."
"Jonathan Bridge is is a conscientious, highly skilled and knowledgeable solicitor who works hard for the needs of his clients."

- Legal 500 2023

2022-10-13T16:52:43+01:00

- Legal 500 2023

"Jonathan Bridge is is a conscientious, highly skilled and knowledgeable solicitor who works hard for the needs of his clients."
"There are not enough positive words to describe how fantastic Johnathan Bridge is."

- Legal 500 2023

2022-10-13T16:54:56+01:00

- Legal 500 2023

"There are not enough positive words to describe how fantastic Johnathan Bridge is."
"I would just like to thank you [Jonathan Bridge] for everything and believing in me! Means more than you know you are amazing at your job you had hope even when I didn't. I can't thank you enough"

- Abuse client

2018-01-16T09:58:07+00:00

- Abuse client

"I would just like to thank you [Jonathan Bridge] for everything and believing in me! Means more than you know you are amazing at your job you had hope even when I didn't. I can't thank you enough"

Professional Memberships

Jonathan is a member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL), Police Action Lawyers Group and the Inquest Lawyers Group.

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The Legal 500 – The Clients Guide to Law Firms

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