Prior to joining Walkers, Jon worked in the Global Restructuring Group of Allen & Overy, in both London and Hong Kong.

He worked for Allen & Overy through the 2008 financial crisis, and also undertook a six-month secondment to the firm's Milan office.

Jon also worked for another leading offshore law firm for five years before joining Walkers at the start of 2019.

Admitted In:
Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales (not practising)

Qualifications:
Master of Law, Queens' College, University of Cambridge, UK
Diploma in Legal Practice, Nottingham Trent University, UK

2020 Legal 500 - Banking and Finance - Recommended Lawyer

Jon is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales.

ARTICLES

• LIBOR Transition: What is the impact on existing Guernsey and Jersey security? - 2021 sees the phasing out of the long established London inter-bank offer rate (LIBOR), with global ...
  
• Real Estate Structures in Distress - Offshore Security Considerations - Although the real estate finance market has so far seen a continuation of the theme of forbearance a...
  
• Impact of COVID-19 on the UK Real Estate Investment Market Insight from the Channel Islands - The UK real estate investment market is clearly still very volatile and we have noticed a sharp upti...
  
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MATTERS

• Walkers Advises Blackstone as Lender on UK Logistics Portfolio Acquisition Finance - Walkers Jersey Banking and Finance team, acting alongside the London banking and real estate team at...
  
• Walkers' Jersey and Ireland teams advise on the establishment of Eagle Street Partners - Walkers Jersey Banking and Corporate teams have advised Postbridge Group on the establishment and in...
  
• Walkers Advises on Restructuring of Fashion Retailer New Look - Walkers has acted alongside Allen & Overy on the successful consensual financial restructuring of Ne...
  
• Walkers Advises Affinity Private Wealth Limited on Pinnacle Trustees Limited Acquisition - Walkers has advised Jersey-based Affinity Private Wealth Limited (“Affinity”) on its acquisition...
  
• Walkers Advises Trident Energy on Proposed US$1 Billion Acquisition - Global law firm Walkers has advised Trident Energy on its proposed US$1 billion acquisition of the P...
  
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ADVISORY

• Jersey Law - Taking Security Over Intangible Moveable Property - Our Jersey Banking team advises on security packages as part of pre-deal structuring and fee quoting...
  
• UK Real Estate and Jersey Property Unit Trusts – Tax issues, Advantages and Regulatory Treatment - Jersey property unit trusts (“JPUTs”) remain a popular vehicle for investments into UK real esta...
  
• Practical Issues Arising for Financiers and Borrowers in Acquisition Finance Transactions - Our Banking & Finance teams have put together a practical list of issues to consider for lenders and...
  
• UK Commercial Real Estate and the Resurgence of JPUTS - Jersey property unit trusts (or “JPUTs”) have for many years been a very popular vehicle through...
  
• Amending Secured Facilities: Do I Need New Guernsey or Jersey Law Security? - It is a question which lenders have to consider every time the terms of a facility are amended: will...
  
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NEWS

• Walkers promotes Jon Le Rossignol to Group Partner in Jersey Banking & Finance team - Walkers has promoted Jon Le Rossignol to Group Partner in its Jersey Banking & Finance team.Walkers ...
  
• Walkers Advises On $1 Billion Facility For Rusal - Walkers has advised the lenders to international aluminium giant Rusal on the Jersey law aspects of ...
  
• Walkers Grows Jersey Teams in Banking, Funds and Insolvency & Dispute Resolution - Banking and finance specialist Tristan Maultby has joined Walkers' Jersey Banking & Finance team as ...
  
• Walkers’ Jersey Team Advises on Record-Breaking £1.6 Billion Battersea Redevelopment - Walkers continues to advise on the landmark redevelopment of Battersea Power Station following on fr...
  
• Walkers Acts on Trident Energy $1bn Acquisition - Global law firm Walkers has advised Trident Energy on its proposed US$1 billion acquisition of the P...
  
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