Jonathan Tardif
Senior Partner
Nottingham
jonathan.tardif@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)115 908 4803
Jonathan Tardif is the Senior Partner at Browne Jacobson, one of the UK's leading full-service law firms. With a distinguished career built on deep legal expertise and a steadfast commitment to client success, Jonathan is a trusted adviser to a wide range of clients across the retail, logistics, manufacturing and energy sectors.
In his role as Senior Partner, Jonathan chairs the Board which sets the firm's strategy and is accountable to the full equity for the ongoing performance of the business. He also chairs the Partnership Committee, which provides oversight and direction for the structure, development, career progression and remuneration of the firm's partners and directors. In doing so, Jonathan plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm and ensuring that Browne Jacobson continues to attract, develop and retain the exceptional talent on which its reputation is built.
Alongside his leadership responsibilities, Jonathan specialises in resolving complex commercial contract and trade disputes. Bringing a rigorous, commercially minded approach to even the most demanding of matters, he is known for his ability to cut through complexity, deliver clear and practical advice, and achieve outcomes that make a genuine difference to the organisations and individuals he represents.
Since joining Browne Jacobson, Jonathan has played a central role in the firm's commercial disputes practice, helping to shape its offering for clients operating in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. He advises a diverse portfolio of clients – from global multinationals navigating cross-border contractual disputes to domestic businesses managing supply chain and trading relationships, and is recognised for the long-standing partnerships he builds, grounded in trust, candour, and a deep understanding of his clients' commercial objectives.
Featured experience
Twin Hill
Acting as virtual General Counsel to the UK parent company of Twin Hill Acquisition Co, Inc to advise on litigation strategy and key risk issues arising from a suite of product liability litigation in the US seeking up to $500m in damages due to allegedly defective uniforms supplied by Twin Hill to 65,000 American Airlines employees.
Global mining equipment manufacturer
Defending the world’s leading manufacturer of surface and underground mining equipment in a $142m ICC arbitration concerning the quality and fitness for purpose of equipment used in a Siberian coal mine. The final hearing, four years after the arbitration began, involved coordinating the testimony of experts and factual witnesses from nine countries.
Boots UK
Successfully defending Boots UK against a series of multimillion-pound claims which stemmed from the alleged unlawful termination of a long-term contract for the design/supply of childrenswear sold in 300 stores nationwide. The case is now a leading reported authority on the absence of an implied duty of good faith in commercial contracts
Big 6 energy supplier
Advising one of the 'big six' energy suppliers in a claim for damages in excess of £30m against the main supplier of IT outsourced services for business-critical services such as on-line servicing bookings, virus/security protection and the system allowing trading on the energy futures market.
Expertise
Testimonials
"Jonathan Tardif’s ability to engage directly with both our internal specialists and senior stakeholders, sound judgement and commitment to do the best job for his clients has resulted in him becoming one of our 'go to' partners for disputes work."
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