Admitted to the Bar 1996 (SA) 2004 (NSW)
Experience
Jonathan Hyde has practised at the Bar for more than two decades, appearing in complex disputes across construction, commercial, and administrative law. Jonathan brings a unique combination of military experience and legal expertise to his work in defence, discipline, and military justice matters. He is a serving officer in the Australian Defence Force, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
His practice extends to proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Federal Court of Australia, and specialist tribunals such as NCAT. Jonathan approaches each matter with a practical and strategic focus, drawing on extensive courtroom experience and a deep understanding of the technical and expert evidence that frequently arises in construction and engineering disputes. He acts for builders, developers, contractors, owners corporations, government bodies, and private clients in matters involving contractual interpretation, building defects, professional negligence, and regulatory issues.
Jonathan also maintains a substantial administrative and public law practice, appearing in judicial review, disciplinary, and coronial proceedings. He has acted in matters concerning discrimination law, professional regulation, and government decision-making, including appearances before the NSW Coroners Court, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and the Federal Court. He is regularly briefed by government agencies and statutory bodies, and is known for his meticulous preparation and measured advocacy in sensitive and high-profile matters.
Before being called to the New South Wales Bar, Jonathan practised as a barrister in South Australia, appearing in both trial and appellate courts. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation as a versatile and dependable advocate with technical disputes and complex legal argument. His breadth of experience enables him to provide clear, pragmatic advice and effective representation tailored to each client’s objectives.
Principal Areas of Practice
- Arbitrators / Mediators
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Commercial Law
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- Administrative Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Appellate
- Arbitration
- Building, Construction and Technology
- Contracts
- Insurance and Reinsurance
- Intellectual Property
- Partnership disputes
- Professional liability
- Real property
- Trade Practices
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Common Law
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- Defamation
- Professional indemnity
- Professional liability
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Criminal
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- Appellate
- Fraud
- Proceeds of crime
- White collar and corporate crime
- Work health and safety
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Equity
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- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Appellate
- Family Provision
- Property
- Trusts
- Wills and Estates
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Industrial/Employment
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- Disciplinary Proceedings
- Government Inquiries
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Inquests and Inquiries
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- Commissions of Inquiry
- Coronial Inquests
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Public and Administrative Law
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- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Appellate
- Disciplinary Proceedings
- Judicial review and administrative law
- Merits review
- Proceeds of crime
- Public law
- Mediator
Sectors
Agribusiness, Defence, Government, Transport and Infrastructure, Technology, Media & Telecommunications,