Partner
"Jon Wallsgrove of Blake Lapthorn has recently
relocated to the firm's London office, and interviewees identify
him as "a very responsive practitioner with excellent industry
knowledge." He specialises in acting for large supermarket chains."
(Chambers
UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession
2012)
"Clients recommend Jon Wallsgrove for [his]
"experienced" and "personal"
approach" "According to clients, Jon
Wallsgrove has "excellent knowledge" (
Legal
500, 2011)
"Jon Wallsgrove acted for Somerfield in its successful
judicial review against Bristol City Council. He also represents
John Lewis and Waitrose." (Chambers
UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession
2011)
Jon re-joined the firm in 2006 after being the
in-house legal counsel and head of licensing for the Laurel Pub
Company Limited. Prior to this, his expertise and reputation
was established over seven years with our firm, specialising in
licensing and making a name throughout the UK.
His experience also includes advising the
Licensing Committee of Portsmouth City Council, while working for
that local authority, and working for ten years in Magistrates
Courts', which enabled him to advise and train Licensing
Justices.
Jon has considerable experience of defending
regulatory offences bought by the Police, Trading Standards and
Environmental Health and advising businesses on regulatory
compliance and due diligence.
Out of work, Jon enjoys music, football, golf
and reading.
