Jonathan Baird > Hogan Lovells International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells International LLP
ATLANTIC HOUSE
HOLBORN VIADUCT
LONDON
EC1A 2FG
England

Work Department

Equity Capital Markets

Position

Partner

Career

Jonathan focuses on investment fund and asset management-related matters.

These include public and private capital raisings, M&A activity, and regulatory advice.

Jonathan works with asset managers, investment banks, and corporate clients throughout the world and across all asset classes.  Much of the work involves dealing with offshore financial centres, so Jonathan is very familiar with their laws and lawyers.

Jonathan practised for over four years in Chicago and is qualified in New York and Illinois as well as England and Wales.  He uses his U.S. experience on a daily basis to help his clients. 

Languages

English

Memberships

Solicitor – England and Wales

Attorney – New York State

Attorney – Illinois

Education

LL.B. (Hons), University of Bristol; Investment Management Certificate; Advanced Diploma in Insurance Law, Chartered Insurance Institute

Lawyer Rankings

London > Investment fund formation and management > Listed funds

The ‘technically excellent’ listed funds team at Hogan Lovells International LLP focuses on LSE-listed investment vehicles, advising funds specialising in both infrastructure and renewables, with further expertise assisting banks in transactions concerning listed funds. The team is led by the ‘very pragmatic’ Erik Jamieson, who acts for both issuers and underwriters of funds investing in infrastructure, renewables and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in regard to capital raisings, IPOs and mergers. Jonathan Baird, who is dual-qualified in the US and England and Wales, provides regulatory support in addition to advising on public and private capital raisings and fund-related M&A matters, while Jeremy Pickles assists with the launch and restructuring of infrastructure, private equity and venture capital funds. Amelia Stawpert, who made partner in January 2023, assists issuers and banks with listing matters, with particular expertise in the real estate sector. Counsel James Alder is recommended for fund transactions across a range of asset classes, including energy, real estate and emerging markets.