Legal Analyst

Jonathan Williams

Jonathan is a qualified solicitor at Watkins and Gunn. He specialises in Employment and Industrial Disease law where he represents a range of clients from veterans to trade union members. Jonathan is also a key member of Cardiff Lawyers Care, which is a pro bono clinic offering free legal advice to people who cannot access justice. In 2020, Jonathan was awarded Cardiff and District Law Society’s Junior Lawyer of the Year Award for his charitable and legal work.

Latest articles from Jonathan Williams

Welsh independence supporters gathered in Wrexham on Saturday but Jonathan Williams says devolution is under threat from Westminster.

PREMIUM 'UK democracy has been stretched to unprecedented levels - will it snap?'
Where do the Welsh and Scottish governments stand as devolution comes under attack?

Deputy prime minister and justice secretary Dominic Raab, is leading on a Bill of Rights which the government has said would be used to ignore European Court of Human Rights judgments. Picture: PA

PREMIUM 'A British Bill of Rights would be better titled the Bill of Fewer Rights'
AS expected the UK Government’s lurch to authoritarianism took another giant leap this week with the introduction of the Bill of Rights 2.0.

Legal expert Jonathan Williams explains why devolving justice to Wales, as recommended by the Thomas Commission, is so important. Photo: Sang Hyun Cho CC BY-SA 4.0

Analysis 'Things will get better if we devolve justice in Wales'
Our legal expert Jonathan Williams explains why devolving justice to Wales, as recommended by the Thomas Commission, is so important.

Striking solicitors ripped up legal aid application forms outside Newport Magistrates Court in a protest over cuts to legal aid in 2014.

PREMIUM 'Devolution of justice can improve access and restore the balance of power'
Unless you’re in the business of making commercial acquisitions, or you’re looking to buy a home, the only time you will require legal advice or representation is if something has happened to you in life that wasn’t planned.

SaxaVord UK Spaceport, which will be located at Lamba Ness in Unst, was granted planning permission by Shetland Islands Council in February. Photo: PA

Wales waits for lift-off as Scotland and England forge ahead in the space race
The UK space race continues to gather momentum as sites based in Scotland gear up to follow England in the launching of commercial rockets.

Jonathan Williams looks at the legal issues surrounding Aberpergwm colliery, and the likelihood of legal action against the Welsh Government and Coal Authority from the Coal Action Network. Photo: Twm Owen

Analysis Will the Welsh Government end up in court over coal?
Jonathan Williams looks at the legal issues surrounding Aberpergwm colliery, and the likelihood of legal action against the Welsh Government and Coal Authority from the Coal Action Network.

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