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Jonathan Loake

Consultant Solicitor - Business Services

Practice Areas

Corporate

Profile

Jonathan joined the firm as a part-time consultant in 2011 after retiring from his full-time career with US-based, international law firm WilmerHale. Jonathan's practice covers most areas of corporate law, and includes particular experience in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, and corporate transactions in the music industry.

Jonathan has practised as a corporate lawyer for over 30 years, handling transactions in the UK and internationally. He has been a member of the International Bar Association and Chairman of the Thames Valley Commercial Lawyers Association.

Professional Experience

2011 - Present
Consultant Solicitor
BrookStreet des Roches LLP
2000 - 2010
Partner
WilmerHale, London, Oxford, US
1997 - 2000
Partner
Morgan Cole, Oxford
1983 - 1997
Partner
Dallas Brett, Oxford
1977 - 1983
Assistant Solicitor
Denton Hall & Burgin, London

Notable Projects

  • Acted for major record company BMG in its transactions with Simon Cowell over many years.
  • Acted for five major venture capitalists and other shareholders in the sale of a software company to STMicroelectronics in Geneva.

contact

Jonathan Loake

T:01235 836634
M:07884 492363
jonathan.loake@bsdr.com

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