Jon Alexander
Head of legal, lending support, commercial banking
Lloyds Banking Group
As head of legal at one of Britain’s ‘big four’ banks, Jon Alexander at Lloyds Banking Group already enjoys a high profile within banking circles, but he has been particularly sought after during the past few months. As one banking partner recently put it: ‘He is one of the most powerful in-house lawyers as he is a decisive influence on the numerous “pass-through panels” of Lloyds Banking Group, which will be decided on over the next few months.’
Alexander is also widely respected for having ‘deep knowledge of the strength and weaknesses of law firms, and of the requirements of Lloyds both now and in the future’.
Law firms used: panel currently under review but bank is known to use Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, CMS Cameron McKenna, Eversheds, Herbert Smith Freehills, Hogan Lovells, Linklaters, Mayer Brown, Norton Rose, SNR Denton
2012-present: Head of legal, lending support, commercial banking, Lloyds Banking Group
2009-12: Head of legal, transaction and document support – wholesale and commercial, Lloyds Banking Group
2006-09: Legal director, policy & projects – corporate, Lloyds Banking Group
2004-06: Senior solicitor, policy and projects – corporate, Lloyds Banking Group
2002-04: Senior associate, Clayton Utz