Sonny Mallet
About Sonny Mallet
Sonny Mallet serves as the Senior Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at Oak View Group in London, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse legal background with experience in corporate law, strategic partnerships, and commercial transactions, having previously held positions at Travers Smith and other firms.
Current Role at Oak View Group
Sonny Mallet serves as the Senior Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at Oak View Group, a position he has held since 2020. Based in London, United Kingdom, he focuses on legal and business affairs within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in corporate law and business transactions.
Previous Experience at Travers Smith
Prior to his current role, Sonny Mallet worked at Travers Smith for several years in various capacities. He was a Senior Associate in the Corporate department at the Paris office for 11 months in 2018. Before that, he held the position of Senior Associate specializing in Strategic Partnerships, Commercial, IP, and Technology from 2016 to 2020 in London. His career at Travers Smith began as a Trainee Solicitor from 2009 to 2011, followed by a role as Associate in Commercial, IP, and Technology from 2011 to 2016.
Educational Background
Sonny Mallet completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Bristol, earning a BSc in Economics and Politics with a 2:1 classification from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his legal education at BPP Law School, where he achieved a commendation in the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2008 to 2009. His foundational education was at Winchester College, where he studied from 1998 to 2003.
Specializations and Expertise
Sonny Mallet specializes in advising on complex business separations and associated transitional and migration arrangements, particularly in the context of share sales, asset sales, and group reorganizations. His commercial practice encompasses various sectors, including financial services, infrastructure/renewables, leisure, and media. He has experience working on international brand franchising partnerships during a secondment in Mumbai, India.
Recognition and Achievements
In 2019, Sonny Mallet was recognized as a 'Rising Star' in tier 1 of The Legal 500 Commercial Contracts section. This acknowledgment highlights his contributions and expertise in the field of commercial law, particularly in complex business transactions.