Jocelyn Ormond

Jocelyn Ormond has extensive work experience in the legal field, with a focus on corporate and commercial transactions in various sectors. Jocelyn started their career at Slaughter and May as a Trainee Solicitor before becoming a Solicitor and later moved to Allen & Overy as a Senior Associate. Jocelyn then joined DAC Beachcroft LLP as a Senior Associate and later became a Partner, specializing in the healthcare and social care sector. Jocelyn also had a secondment at Bupa to assist with the separation of Bupa Hospitals.

In 2014, Jocelyn joined Simmons & Simmons as a Partner, where they played a key role in developing the firm's international healthcare services, digital health practices, and Bristol office. Jocelyn was recognized for their expertise in private equity, venture capital, healthcare, and AIM market transactions. Jocelyn's contributions led to their recognition by the Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK legal directories.

Currently, Jocelyn is working at Ashfords LLP as a Partner and Bristol Location Head. Jocelyn'srole involves advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity fundraisings, group reorganisations, and other strategic corporate and commercial transactions in sectors such as healthcare services, digital health, life sciences, and fintech. Jocelyn has extensive experience in cross-border deals and transactions governed by the UK Takeover Code.

Additionally, Jocelyn is a Member of the Board of Trustees at Bristol Museums Development Trust, where they actively contribute to the trust's activities.

Jocelyn Ormond pursued their education through various institutions. Jocelyn began their educational journey at Winchester College from 1984 to 1989. During this time, they did not obtain any specific degree or field of study. Later, they attended the University of Oxford from 1989 to 1992, where they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Modern History. In addition, Jocelyn Ormond acquired a Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE) from City, University of London, but the duration of their studies is unknown. Lastly, they pursued a Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, although no specific years are provided for this endeavor.