Education

Ryerson University, BComm (Hons.), 2013 University of Ottawa, JD, 2017, cum laude

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 2018

Jonathan Filippone

Associate

T: 416.777.7453 / E: filipponej@bennettjones.com

Toronto

Jonathan is frequently recognized by clients for his attention to detail, responsiveness to client concerns and his commitment to getting the deal done right and in a time-sensitive manner.

Jonathan acts for clients on complex deals and a variety of corporate and commercial matters. He assists clients of all sizes and in varying stages of development with mergers and acquisitions (with a focus on private company M&A), corporate reorganizations, business structuring, shareholder arrangements, financings and a broad range of general corporate matters. He also has experience with drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, such as equipment leases, terms and conditions of sale and a variety of other agreements entered into between companies and third parties.

Jonathan's practice is largely transaction-based and he advises clients in a variety of industries, including technology, real estate, construction, logistics, cannabis and automotive, where he recently assisted a large international automotive manufacturer with reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements/matters relating to their Canadian operations. 

Prior to joining the firm, Jonathan obtained extensive experience in major financing transactions in the renewable energy and real estate fields, and has acted for a broad range of borrowers, lenders and real estate developers. He also acquired significant experience in the area of commercial leasing. 

Before law school, Jonathan worked as a customs/trade compliance and logistics coordinator for a large Canadian manufacturer of injection molding machinery, with facilities and operations around the globe. During this time, he gained experience with global customs and shipping requirements.