LAWYER PROFILE

Jonathan Heaney

Europe 2026

Walkers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Jersey

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Walkers

Practice Areas

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.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Jersey

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Heaney is one of the leading advisers in the complex area of M&A, corporate group structuring, corporate real estate acquisitions and disposals, and downstream private equity transactions. He is managing partner of the Jersey office.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jonathan is a high-quality lawyer. He gets the relationship and provides quick delivery.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
When Jon is involved, he's at the top of his game.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Jonathan is a great communicator and has great local legal knowledge.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide