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About
Provided by 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
Chambers Review
UK
Jon Walters is head of the non-contentious media and entertainment practice at Northridge. He is particularly experienced with regard to media regulation advice and commercial partnerships.
Jon Walters advises sports clients on corporate transactional work, governance and sponsorship agreements. His clients include investors, sports agencies and regulatory bodies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jon gives down-to-earth, practical advice. He is always responsive to client needs."
"Jon has a thorough understanding of the sports sector and the ability to tailor his advice accordingly."
"Jon gives down-to-earth, practical advice. He is always responsive to client needs."
"Jon has a thorough understanding of the sports sector and the ability to tailor his advice accordingly."
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