Jason Shardlow Wrest
About Jason Shardlow Wrest
Jason Shardlow is a Managing Associate at Linklaters, specializing in litigation, arbitration, investigations, and sports law. He has extensive experience in regulatory and contentious matters, having worked with clients across various sectors since 2020.
Current Role at Linklaters
Jason Shardlow Wrest serves as a Managing Associate in the Litigation, Arbitration, Investigations, and Sports department at Linklaters. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's expertise in regulatory, contentious, and advisory sports matters. His role involves working with large institutional clients, focusing on competition litigation before English courts and tribunals.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Jason Shardlow Wrest accumulated extensive experience in various legal positions. He worked at Linklaters as an Associate from 2015 to 2020 and as a Trainee Solicitor from 2013 to 2015. He also held a position as a Legal Secondee at Credit Suisse in 2015-2016. His internships include tenures at Herbert Smith Freehills, Allen & Overy, and Ashurst in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Jason Shardlow Wrest studied at UCL, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Law with French Law from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at Aix-Marseille University, achieving a degree in French Law in 2011. Additionally, he completed the Accelerated Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in 2013.
Contributions to Legal Publications
Jason Shardlow Wrest is recognized for his contributions to external publications and podcasts related to litigation and sports law. He is a regular contributor to Linklaters' SportingLinks blog, where he shares insights on legal matters in the sports sector.
Background and Early Education
Jason Shardlow Wrest completed his early education at Oakwood Park Grammar School. His foundational education paved the way for his pursuit of higher education in law, leading to his successful career in the legal field.