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Jonathan Nabarro

Jonathan Nabarro

France 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Jonathan Nabarro’s expertise spans Banking and Finance Law, with a focus on Structured Finance, Acquisition Financing, Asset Finance, Syndicated Loans, Debt Restructuring, and Private Equity. His insights make him a trusted advisor to financial institutions and corporations.

Career

Since beginning his legal career in 1988, Jonathan has held leadership roles at global firms such as Ashurst, Allen & Overy, and Weil Gotshal & Manges, where he managed banking/finance departments or acquisition finance teams. In 2008, he founded Nabarro & Hinge and later co-founded Nabarro Béraud Avocats in 2020.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Paris Bar, Solicitor of the Supreme Court (England & Wales).

Clients

Jonathan advises banks, private equity funds, and national and multinational corporations on financing and restructuring solutions aligned with their

strategic objectives.

Personal

Jonathan is known for his pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, addressing complex financial challenges with effective strategies tailored to client needs.

Work Highlights

Jonathan has led major transactions in acquisition financing, project finance, and debt restructurings. His experience in private equity and asset

finance underscores his position as a notable figure in structured finance in France.

Experience

With over 35 years in banking and finance law, Jonathan is respected for his ability to complete complex transactions with precision in an evolving

financial landscape.

Education

DJCE Université de Montpellier

DESS in Business Law

Gonville & Caius College University of Cambridge

PhD

Awards

CHAMBERS EUROPE (Banking & Finance)

"Jonathan is available when needed and his depth of experience is helpful in unusual situations"

2024

BEST LAWYERS

"High-level work in asset financing, private equity, and project financing"

2024

LEGAL 500 EMEA

"Jonathan Nabarro has seen it all. He can find a solution to any problem."

2024

LEGAL 500 EMEA

"Great knowledge of the market and actors, facilitating negotiations",

2024

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Banking & Finance - France

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Nabarro has expertise in financing matters, including leveraged finance and corporate lending. He is further active on debt restructuring matters.

Editorial individuel

Jonathan Nabarro a une expertise en matière de financement, y compris le financement leveraged et les prêts aux entreprises. Il est également actif sur les questions de restructuration de la dette.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jonathan Nabarro is serious and straight to the point.

    Banking & FinanceChambers France
  • He is very experienced.

    Banking & FinanceChambers France
  • Il est très expérimenté.

    Banking & FinanceChambers France
  • Jonathan Nabarro est sérieux et va à l'essentiel.

    Banking & FinanceChambers France

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