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Walkers Offices
PO BOX 72,WALKER HOUSE
28-34 HILL STREET
ST HELIER
JE4 8PN
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Mr Jonathan Heaney
Work Department
Corporate, Finance and Investment Funds
Position
Jonathan specialises in M&A transactions, private equity deal structuring, corporate real estate transactions and investment fund matters.
He has been the Managing Partner of the Jersey office since 2014 and is also a member of our Global Investment Funds and Corporate Groups.
He has more than 20 years’ experience as a lawyer, and he is recognised in Legal 500’s Hall of Fame and as a recognised practitioner in Chambers & Partner. Commercial and sensible, he focuses on achieving client goals with the minimum of fuss.
He is admitted in England and Wales (non-practicing), Jersey and the BVI.
Career
Before joining Walkers in 2005, Jonathan spent five years in London at two international firms. There he gained experience in corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Jonathan subsequently spent two years in the BVI specialising in international and structured finance, joint ventures, private equity and investment funds.
Jonathan relocated to Jersey in 2007.
Languages
Jonathan speaks French and German.
Memberships
Member of the Law Society of England and Wales
Education
LLB (Hons) in European Law & Languages, University of the West of England, Bristol | ADMITTED IN: British Virgin Islands; Jersey England and Wales (not practising).
Lawyer Rankings
Jersey > Corporate and commercial
(Leading partners)Walkers is the firm of choice for a number of US asset managers undertaking transactions with a Jersey aspect, with the practice overseeing a range of transaction types including M&A, take-privates, and post-transaction structuring and regulatory matters. The team is led by Jonathan Heaney
, a specialist in deals centred on regulated financial services businesses and real estate acquisitions. Kevin McQuillan joined from Appleby in May 2023, bringing expertise in private equity transactions and restructuring matters. Tatiana Collins joined the partnership in July 2023, maintaining a practice covering both M&A and funds issues, with Ruth Donnellan focusing on deals for regulated clients.
Jersey > Investment funds
(Hall of Fame)Walkers supports clients looking to launch fund structures in Jersey, advising on the setup of innovative investment vehicles for established players and new entrants to the market. Jersey managing partner Jonathan Heaney spearheads the funds practice, assisting private equity funds with new launches and also advising on BVI law. Dilmun Leach provides ‘good technical insights’ on a range of asset classes, including real estate, private equity and debt funds, providing advice on the restructuring of funds and regulatory requirements. Made up to partner in July 2023, Tatiana Collins acts for funds across their lifecycle, from launch to liquidation.
Lawyer Rankings
- Hall of Fame Jersey > Investment funds
- Leading partners Jersey > Corporate and commercial
- Corporate and commercial Jersey
- Investment funds Jersey