Overview

Jonathan Partington is an internationally versed and accomplished attorney with an 18-year litigation career hallmarked by success representing multinational corporations, litigating complex cases, and adeptly managing multifaceted challenges within the high-stakes and ever-evolving legal landscape. Has experience in legal procedures. His focus has been in labor and employment litigation, as well as business litigation, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table, particularly in employment, labor, contractual, and shareholder disputes. Jonathan is skilled in negotiation, settlement, and early dispute resolution, ensuring robust protection of clients' interests in mediations, hearings, and various legal forums.

He has extensive experience handling an array of complex litigation matters for Fortune-ranked, global industry leaders as a litigator in South Africa.

Since relocating to California in 2021, Jonathan has pursued further legal studies including deposition skills at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in San Diego, and the trial program with the San Diego Inn of Court.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Johannesburg Society of Advocates / Johannesburg Bar

2007-2021

Assistant Secretary and Honorary Secretary

Johannesburg Bar Council, South Africa

2009-2010

Member

Eastern Cape Society of Advocates / Port Elizabeth Bar

2005-2007

Education

  • Master of Law, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University | Port Elizabeth, South Africacum laude
  • Bachelor of Law, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University | Port Elizabeth, South Africacum laude

Bar Admission

California
Australia
South Africa