Jon Le Rossignol

Group Partner*

Jersey

T +44 (0) 1534 700 716

M +44 (0) 7797792998

E jon.lerossignol@walkersglobal.com

Practice Areas

Jon Le Rossignol is a Group Partner in Walkers' Jersey office specialising in the financing of real estate and private equity holding structures established in Jersey, and in advising on the non-contentious restructuring of such structures.

Having previously practiced with a Magic Circle firm in London and Hong Kong, he has more than a decade's experience advising both borrower and lender side on the full life-cycle of Banking and Finance matters.

Jon's clients include RE and PE sponsors as well as global financial institutions and debt funds.

*not admitted in Jersey and not a member of Walkers (Jersey) LLP

Prior Employment Experience

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 & Qualifications

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

Other Distinctions

2023 Chambers & Partners - “Jon Le Rossignol is a very responsive, switched-on person and I enjoy dealing with him directly.”

2022 Legal 500 - "Excellent quality of advice and commercial approach."

2022 Chambers & Partners - "He is excellent - very responsive and commercial."

2020 Legal 500 - Banking and Finance - Recommended Lawyer

Boards & Associations

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

News, Matters and Publications

ADVISORY

Appropriation and valuation of Jersey collateral – case law update - BackgroundUnder the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012 (the “Security Law”), one method of sec...
Legal Guide to Pre-Enforcement Steps Under Jersey and Guernsey law - In September 2020, only months into what we now know was to become a two-year Global Pandemic, we lo...
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...

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NEWS

Walkers maintains Pre-Eminent ranking amongst offshore law firms in London - Walkers' team in London have once again maintained their position as the pre-eminent offshore law ad...
Walkers Announces 2020 Promotions - Walkers is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys across its global offices have been promoted in Wal...
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 ...