A partner since 1999, Jon is practice leader of Colin Biggers & Paisley's corporate and commercial team and holds a leadership role across the service delivery of our broader commercial offering to clients.

Prior to joining Colin Biggers & Paisley, Jon was a partner of a Brisbane-based commercial law firm for over 15 years. He has extensive experience in advising clients on all aspects of commercial activities with a particular focus on mergers, acquisitions and investments, corporate advisory and structuring, corporate governance and succession planning.

Jon provides invaluable strategic advice and direction to clients to identify and manage risk and to leverage opportunities.

Jon has been recognised for his expertise in the listings below:

  • Doyle's Guide 2016, 2017, 2022 and 2023 - leading Business and Commercial Lawyer in Queensland
  • The Best Lawyers in Australia 2016 to 2024 - Commercial Law 
  • The Best Lawyers in Australia 2021 to 2024 - Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Jon holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) in addition to his law degree. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1995 and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.

Memberships
  • Queensland Law Society
  • Queensland Resources Council
  • Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
  • Governance Institute of Australia