Northridge Law LLP

Corporate and CommercialRegulation and Governance

Jon provides commercial and corporate advice to clients, with particular expertise on governance, corporate advice and commercial rights.

Recent work highlights include acting for the Rugby Football League (RFL) on significant changes in the sport’s commercial, governance and strategic relationships, acting for long-standing client the WRU on a range of strategic projects, advising Bruin Capital on the acquisition of Interregional Sports Group (ISG), as well as supporting Betway, London Stadium and AEG Worldwide with their sponsorship programmes. He is also frequently involved with prominent governance mandates, including reforms for The FA, World Rugby and the RFL.

Jon has a broad client base across the sports, leisure and technology sectors. He leads the innovative Northridge TRACK programme, acting for high growth technology businesses and participants in the sports and entertainment industry.

2017 – Present: Founding Partner, Northridge Law LLP 2015 – 2017: Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys 2013 – 2015: Senior Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys 2007 – 2013: Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys 2005 – 2007: Trainee, Charles Russell Speechlys

English

British Association for Sports and Law Editorial Board Member – LawInSport Independent Disputes Panel Member – British Fencing

BASL De Montfort PGDL in Sports Law – 2012. Distinction. College of Law – LPC, 2005. Distinction. College of Law – GDL, 2004. Distinction. Warwick University – History, BA Hons, 2003. 1st class