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Jonathan Hopkins

Jonathan Hopkins

Lawyer Olivetree Legal

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Mount Martha, VIC
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Jonathan Hopkins is an accomplished lawyer with a diverse background, combining his extensive experience in finance law and commercial litigation with a passion for teaching English and literature. His dynamic career reflects a deep-seated interest in Wills and Estates, where he excels in client interaction and meticulous future scenario planning to craft the perfect Will. Jonathan's global perspective is enriched by his experiences living and studying across Spain, Argentina, England, Canada, and the United States, with a desire to explore Antarctica. In his current role at DAC Beachcroft LLP, Jonathan thrives as an associate, having honed his skills over several years in various legal capacities. His tenure at Hiscox as a Legal Counsel with the Core Wordings Group further sharpened his expertise. Previous roles at DWF, RPC, and Admiral Law provided him with comprehensive exposure to both legal counsel duties and claims handling. Jonathan's academic pursuits complement his professional journey. He is a Queen Mary University of London alum, holding an LLM in Insurance Law, and a graduate of the BPP Law School's Legal Practice Course. His dedication to continuous learning is evident from his Certificate in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute and his foundational Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of South Wales. Outside the legal realm, Jonathan is an inveterate traveller and enjoys cinema, reading fiction, and playing tennis. He spends his leisure time exploring the scenic Mornington Peninsula with his family, where they savour the local delights and create cherished memories.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Litigation & Disputes

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Experience

Wordings Legal Counsel (secondee)
Wordings Legal Counsel (secondee)
Tokio Marine Kiln
Nov 2025 - Present · 5 months
Associate
Associate
DAC Beachcroft LLP
Jan 2023 - Present · 3 years 3 months
Legal Counsel, Core Wordings Group (part-time secondment)
Legal Counsel, Core Wordings Group (part-time secondment)
Hiscox
Jan 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 years 7 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
DAC Beachcroft LLP
Jun 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 year 7 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
DWF
May 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 year 1 month
Senior Claims Handler
Senior Claims Handler
RPC - law firm
Aug 2019 - May 2020 · 9 months
Technical Claims Handler
Technical Claims Handler
RPC - law firm
Jan 2019 - Jul 2019 · 6 months
Associate Lecturer
Associate Lecturer
The Open University
Sep 2018 - Present · 7 years 7 months
Tutor
Tutor
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Sep 2018 - Aug 2022 · 3 years 11 months
Training & Development Manager
Training & Development Manager
Admiral Law
Feb 2018 - Nov 2018 · 9 months
Lecturer in Law
Lecturer in Law
Cardiff and Vale College
Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 · 11 months
Deputy Operations Manager
Deputy Operations Manager
Admiral Law
Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 · 6 months
Freelance Law & Legal Practice Tutor
Freelance Law & Legal Practice Tutor
CILEx Law School
Mar 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 year 6 months
Team Manager
Team Manager
Admiral Law
Jan 2015 - Jun 2017 · 2 years 5 months
Paralegal
Paralegal
Admiral Law
May 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 years 7 months

Education

LLM Insurance Law, Law
LLM Insurance Law, Law
Queen Mary University of London
2019 - 2021
Legal Practice Course
Legal Practice Course
BPP Law School
2015 - 2017
Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII)
Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII)
Chartered Insurance Institute
2014
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
University of South Wales
2009

Contact Information

Mount Martha, VIC

Location750 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number03 5995 ..

Practice Certificate

Name
Jonathan Hopkins
Specialisations
Wills and Estates
Certification type
Employee without Trust
Region
MOUNT MARTHA VIC 3934
CheckLast checked: 5 Apr 2026
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