February 17, 2026

Jonathan Fisher KC features on the cover of Counsel this month with a compelling profile tracing his journey to the Bar and his leadership in the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences.
The piece highlights his exceptional breadth as a Barrister: “one of the last Mohicans… an old‑fashioned common lawyer doing bits of everything” as well as his clear vision for modernising disclosure through stronger training and the intelligent use of technology. His reminder that “efficiency and the right to a fair trial need not be mutually exclusive” comes at a pivotal moment as the criminal justice system grapples with digital‑era challenges and contentious proposals for judge‑only trials.

Read piece here
Jonathan is ranked as a leading King’s Counsel in Financial Crime, Proceeds of Crime, Fraud (Civil and Criminal) and Tax (Corporate and VAT) cases. Additionally, he holds a PhD from LSE where he is a Senior Fellow and Visiting Professor in Practice.
Read Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences Part 1 here.
Part 2 is due out soon.

