Jonathan Waters

Jonathan’s main focus is corporate mergers and acquisitions. He has a particular specialism in the care home sector, representing several national operators.

Jonathan’s main focus is corporate mergers and acquisitions. He has a particular specialism in the care home sector, representing several national operators. He also advises charity clients on complex restructuring and operational issues.

As Managing Partner, Jonathan is responsible for central management issues, including the firm’s overall strategy and direction.

Key experience

  • Acting in the sale and acquisition of businesses in a variety of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, leisure, manufacturing and technology
  • Representing clients on their associated finance requirements
  • Advising corporate and charity clients on changes to their underlying structures

Date of qualification

Jonathan qualified in 2000.

Interests

Jonathan is a trustee of a charity that provides specialised equipment for children and young people with disabilities, chronic illnesses or special needs.

Chambers & Partners Client Client Client

Jonathan's position as managing partner vindicates the qualities that he's got: good delegating, very engaging and very knowledgeable.

Honest, trustworthy and professional. Jonathan has proved invaluable over our 10+ year relationship with H&K. He has worked in and led on some of our biggest projects over that time and has always acted in a professional and personal manner delivering time in time out. His breath of knowledge and expertise in his field is second to none!

Efficient, diligent and commercially minded, Jonathan Waters receives praise for his ability to prioritise his clients' needs effectively.

Jonathan has demonstrated immense knowledge of our sector for many years. Specialisation is everything when dealing with corporate clients and cases. I would not hesitate in recommending him.

Relevant insights & events

Our regular corporate insights, updates and events keep you up to date with all the latest legal developments you need to know about.

The new Charity Governance Code: What trustees and charities need to know
Hay & Kilner’s Charities Team explain the new Charity Governance Code, what’s changed and how trustees should approach best practice and compliance.
Hay & Kilner plays key role in Q-Laser’s sale to growing engineering group
Hay & Kilner’s corporate team advised on the sale of Q-Laser to a growing engineering group, providing expert legal support through a strategic business transaction.
New guidance on trustee payments and expenses
Get expert insight on the updated trustee payments and expenses guidance, how to comply with conditions for payments, and how to encourage trustees to claim reasonable expenses.
Companies House is changing: what businesses need to know about the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023
Lydia Sevenoaks, from our Corporate Team, outlines what businesses need to know about Companies House changes introduced by the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and how to prepare.
Hay & Kilner advise on the sale of long-standing client Wingrove Motor Company to Arnold Clark
Hay & Kilner advised on the sale of long-standing client Wingrove Motor Company to Arnold Clark, delivering expert legal support on this major automotive sector transaction.
Simplifying Capital Gains Tax and Business Asset Disposal Relief: Is it time to sell?
Charles Danjoux, from our Corporate Team, explains capital gains tax and business asset disposal relief and explores whether now might be the right time to sell your business.
Hay & Kilner advises North East sports betting brand AceOdds in €42m deal
Hay & Kilner’s Corporate Team advised North East business AceOdds on a £4.2m M&A deal, delivering expert legal support for growth and investment.

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‘Hay & Kilner’ and ‘Hay & Kilner Law Firm’ are both trading names of Hay & Kilner LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC418767. Our registered office is at The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5BZ and we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Authorisation number 643191). We use the word ‘partner’ to refer to a member of Hay & Kilner LLP. A list of the members is available at our registered office.