We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Askin as a Partner in our Commercial team, strengthening our sector expertise in our London office.
Jonathan joins the firm with more than 20 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer, including senior leadership roles at Top 50 UK law firms. His appointment represents a further step in the continued growth of our London practice and our wider national offering.
Jonathan has built and led commercial teams in private practice and advised a broad client base, ranging from PLCs and multinational organisations to owner-managed businesses and start-ups. He has also held senior in-house roles, including time with the UK Government as Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial).
Alongside complex commercial arrangements, including supply chain and outsourcing contracts, data and AI governance, he has also advised on large-scale outsourcing projects involving central and local government, including procurement and regulatory matters
His arrival strengthens our sector-focused, multidisciplinary business division, with experience spanning hospitality and leisure, technology, media and entertainment, gaming, manufacturing, retail, travel, sport and the public sector.
Speaking of Jonathan’s arrival, Aled Walters, Corporate and Commercial Partner and Head of the firm’s Commercial practice, said:
“Jonathan’s appointment is a significant boost for our London office and our Commercial practice. His background across private practice, in-house and government roles align well with our focus on delivering clear, practical advice to clients operating in regulated and fast-moving sectors. He brings additional strength, depth and credentials to many of our current sector groups, particularly in media & entertainment, gaming, sport, rail, hospitality and leisure, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”
Jonathan Askin added:
“Hugh James has a clear strategy for developing a high-quality, sector-focused commercial offering, and the opportunity to help drive that growth from London was a strong draw. I was attracted by the firm’s culture and its commitment to providing practical, commercially focused advice across sectors. I’m looking forward to contributing to that growth and working with teams across the firm.”
Jonathan’s appointment reflects our continued investment in our London presence, while supporting firmwide growth from our Welsh headquarters.
