Jon Ely 
Senior Associate
Property, Housing and Construction 
Jon Ely 
The main focus of my practice is the acquisition, disposal and management of commercial and investment property. I act for landlords and tenants across a broad range of commercial matters, and also advise on environmental law issues. One of my specialist areas is in advising sponsors of Academy schools in relation to their property requirements.

Areas of Expertise


Some specifics

I specialise in handling all kinds of commercial property transactions and providing related advice. My practice also covers environmental law. I act for a broad range of clients including private investors in property acquisitions, disposals and management, and advise leaders in the corporate dental, creative, leisure and IT sectors in connection with their business space requirements. One of the focuses of my practice is in handling and advising on regeneration and rationalisation projects including acting for clients in the social housing sector. I also act for education sector clients, particularly in relation to the establishment of Academy schools as part of our Academies team.

Media relations and public speaking

My articles appear regularly in the legal and property press. I have been interviewed Legal Network Television in connection with the control of asbestos regime, and give presentations and seminars in my areas of specialism.

Recent examples of work

Advising on the property related aspects of various projects and transactions, including:

  • The conversion and establishment of a Academy Schools for a number of leading Academy sponsors, including several with a PFI element.
    Acquisition of Hull City Football Club.
    Major rationalisation projects for a leading housing association and various other property rationalisation projects.
    The lion’s share of all property work for major dental corporate, Integrated Dental Holdings.
    A major factory decommissioning project.
    Firoka Group's prospective major redevelopment and operation of Alexandra Palace, and its acquisition of Studley Castle - a major Warwickshire hotel and conferencing venue.
    Handling various high value and complex acquisitions, disposals and lettings.

Clients

  • Academy sponsors United Learning Trust, ARK Academies and Oasis Community Learning.
    Electronic Arts
    Integrated Dental Holdings
    Firoka Group
    Tenon Recovery

Qualifications and other experience

Law Degree LLB (Hons) College of Law (LPC)

United Kingdom Environmental Lawyers Association Member

I'm human too...

I am a big fan of movies and have made a few of my own.  I also enjoy music, adventurous holidays and London.

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T:+44 20 7074 8160 

E:jonathan.ely@lewissilkin.com