Jonathon Roy

Sources say "Jonathon is very good on the legal side of complex details and was able to work to a tight timescale;" "Jonathon has a depth of knowledge and understanding that is rarely encountered;" "Jonathon is very experienced in this area;" and "He is a consummate professional."

Chambers Legal Directory 2025

Amanda Brockwell and Jonathon Roy are both excellent and easy to work with. They understand the needs of the clients and are responsive to changes.

Legal 500 2025 Edition - Client Testimonials

We recently engaged Paris Smith LLP and Jonathon Roy to review a Management Buyout of our the employer, STR Ltd, one of the largest and most established recruitment agencies in Portsmouth. Acting on behalf of the buyers, Jonathon's level of advice, speed and accuracy on everything was fantastic. I know we aren't the only client of Paris Smith, but it certainly felt like it at times. Correspondence coming through at all hours, even over the weekend. Due to his support we were able to navigate the MBO relatively pain free and get it over the line. The new owners of STR Ltd are very pleased we had Paris Smith in our corner.

STR Ltd - Management Buyout

You guys were breathtakingly terrific these past 2 weeks. Jonathon - I always knew you were very good. I know now how wrong I was. You are not good, you are supreme. Arezou - I’ve known you briefly only. Your professionalism, thoroughness, mastery and smiling diligence throughout and on your personal sunny weekends too are so so impressive. And such wonderful people to boot. We are very privileged to have you as our lawyers.

Henri Alster - Founder of the GRI Group

I would just like to convey my sincere thanks to all concerned for your assistance in the acquisition of AFS. I have been very impressed, but not surprised, with the way you and your colleagues have dealt with this transaction. As you are probably aware we have a long association with Paris Smith and I am still in touch with many of the people I have previously dealt with. I look forward to continuing to work with you all in the future.

Bob Terris, Chairman - Meachers Global Logistics

From the outset Jonathon Roy and the team at Paris Smith have been a pleasure to work with. They proved very quickly they were the right team for the job and that allowed me the time to focus on the commercial elements of the deal. I've already recommended them to others and would have no hesitation in using them again.

Jamie Harwood, CEO - UK Web Media

UK Web Media

Despite being told that we should use London lawyers for the sale of SHB we decided to stick with Paris Smith whom our family have dealt with since the 1950s. We found that they reacted quickly and efficiently to the many issues that arose out of a process of creating new companies, transferring shares and properties and finally selling SHB. The purchaser used London lawyers and Paris Smith more than proved themselves to have been the best choice for us.

Mike Street, Founder - SHB Hire

SHB Hire

The Millbrook Group have enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Paris Smith. The Paris Smith team on this transaction, led by Jonathon Roy, were professional and dedicated in the legal assistance they provided to enable us to achieve an extremely satisfactory conclusion to a complex and intensive process.

Paul Croll, Selling Shareholder - Millbrook Healthcare

Professional, responsive and practical support from Jonathon and Arezou throughout the recent sale process of my business. I have had excellent service and advice throughout the seventeen plus years that I have been a client of Paris Smith and this transaction has been no different. I can't recommend them and the PS team highly enough.

Trevor Smith - Amberley Adhesive Labels Ltd

Amberley Adhesive Labels Ltd

Jonathon and Tom were very helpful and available all through the process.

PH - Company Sale

A referee said "Jonathon provides exemplary service on both routine and also highly challenging situations."

Chambers & Partners 2023 - Referee Comments

A referee says "Jonathon Roy has acted with clear advice and guidance, always seeking the outcome we needed but not wasting time and money on areas that aren’t necessary. His open guiding manner is very easy to work with and follow. He has a team around him who turn documents and responses around very quickly and efficiently. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough."

Legal 500 2024 Edition

A client says "Jonathon Roy is hugely experienced, providing clear and balanced guidance to clients through complex transactions."

Legal 500 2023 - Referee Comments

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Sources say "Jonathon is very good on the legal side of complex details and was able to work to a tight timescale;" "Jonathon has a depth of knowledge and understanding that is rarely encountered;" "Jonathon is very experienced in this area;" and "He is a consummate professional."

Amanda Brockwell and Jonathon Roy are both excellent and easy to work with. They understand the needs of the clients and are responsive to changes.

Jonathon and Tom were very helpful and available all through the process.

A referee said "Jonathon provides exemplary service on both routine and also highly challenging situations."

A client says "Jonathon Roy is hugely experienced, providing clear and balanced guidance to clients through complex transactions."