Jon Walters

Practice Areas

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.

Career

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

Professional Memberships

British Association for Sports and Law

Editorial Board Member – LawInSport

Independent Disputes Panel Member – British Fencing