Jon Le Rossignol > Walkers > St Helier, Jersey > Lawyer Profile
Walkers Offices
PO BOX 72,WALKER HOUSE
28-34 HILL STREET
ST HELIER
JE4 8PN
Jersey
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Jon Le Rossignol
Work Department
Banking & Finance
Position
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.
Admitted In:
Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales (not practising)
*not admitted in Jersey and not a member of Walkers (Jersey) LLP
Career
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.
Memberships
Member of the Law Society of England and Wales.
Education
Qualifications:
Master of Law, Queens’ College, University of Cambridge, UK
Diploma in Legal Practice, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Lawyer Rankings
Jersey > Banking and finance
Walkers takes instructions from both lenders and borrowers looking to structure financing arrangements for real estate and corporate acquisitions, as well as providing assistance on the refinancing of existing loan facilities. Practice head Nigel Weston acts for both banks and investment managers, advising on a range of loan facilities. Jon Le Rossignol specialises in the financing of real estate and private equity holding vehicles, while Julia Keppe is noted for her expertise on debt facilities. Elaine Kelly is also well versed in structuring real estate financing, with additional experience in mezzanine facilities. Christine Fox‘s broad practice covers issues ranging from Islamic finance to development financing and security enforcement procedures, with Melissa Hellio focusing on fund and real estate finance. James Lydeard joined the practice in September 2024.