2023 Chambers Global - Notable Practitioner - Corporate & Finance - "He is a terrific lawyer who is highly responsive and knowledgeable. He is able to offer guidance on very complex transactions and is definitely a first choice for the future in this jurisdiction."
2023 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Corporate & Commercial
2023 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
2022 Chambers Global - Notable Practitioner - Corporate & Finance - "Jonathan has guided us through the ins and outs of Bermuda corporate law for many years. He has a great working knowledge of the law and is always very practical in its analysis and application."
2022 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Corporate & Commercial - '…has a strong reputation for local infrastructure transactions in the renewable energy, hotel and leisure, and insurance sectors.'
2022 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
2021 IFLR 1000 - Market Leader
2021 Chambers Global Guide - Notable Practitioner - Corporate & Finance - "He is very detail-minded," [and] is a "fine attorney" with a "good standing and name in the market."
2021 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
2021 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Corporate & Commercial
2020 IFLR 1000 - Highly Regarded
2020 Chambers Global Guide - Notable Practitioner - Corporate & Finance - "a go-to lawyer in Bermuda." Also praised by commentators as "very responsive."
2020 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
2020 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Corporate & Commercial
2020 IFLR 1000 - Market Leader
2019 Chambers and Partners - Notable Practitioner - Corporate & Finance - "One client said they valued his "very helpful and timely advice and his deep involvement in our transaction."
2019 Legal 500 - Recommended Lawyer - Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
2019 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Corporate & Commercial
2019 IFLR 1000 - Market Leader
2018 Chambers Global Guide - Notable Practitioner - Corporate & Finance
2018 Legal 500 - Leading Individual - Corporate & Commercial
2018 Legal 500 - Recommended Lawyer - Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
2018 IFLR 1000 - Market Leader - “Diligent, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I have great trust in his advice and ability to think proactively about my legal needs in Bermuda.”
2017 Chambers Global Guide - Notable Practitioner - Corporate & Finance - "Clients acknowledge his resourcefulness, describing him as 'a problem solver' and 'someone who can make things happen'."
2017 Legal 500 - Recommended Lawyer
2016 Chambers Global Guide - Leading Lawyer - "Jonathan Betts has significant experience acting for natural resources companies on a range of issues, including restructurings and capital markets. Sources praise his responsiveness and commerciality."
2016 IFLR 1000 - Leading Lawyer - "Jonathan Betts has made a name for himself in the offshore legal realm and beyond through his role in many of the most important deals. A client gives the following assessment: 'Jonathan Betts is a very good lawyer, he’s highly practical and commercial'."
2015 Chambers Global Guide - Ranked Lawyer - "Jonathan Betts has established a distinguished reputation for his expertise in funds-related work, as well as corporate and finance matters."
2015 IFLR 1000 - Leading Lawyer - "Jonathan Betts is described by a client at a global company as meticulous, thoughtful and a go-to guy for a lot of companies and onshore firms."
2014 Chambers Global Guide - Ranked Lawyer
2013 IFLR 1000 - Leading Lawyer - "Jonathan Betts is praised by clients and competitors for good business and legal sense."
2013 Chambers Global Guide - Ranked Lawyer
2013 IFLR 1000 - Leading Lawyer
2012 Chambers Global Guide - Ranked Lawyer - "Jonathan Betts is well known for giving sound commercial advice and has a pragmatic and forward-looking approach."
2012 IFLR 1000 - Leading Lawyer