Belmonte Joanna
Jo Belmonte is a Professional Support Lawyer in Gateley Legal's Banking & Finance team, where she leads the firm's banking know-how, precedents, legal training and knowledge strategy.
A highly experienced banking lawyer, Jo has advised on a broad range of leveraged finance and real estate finance transactions throughout her career. She has acted for a diverse client base including lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors and institutional investors on transactions in the UK and internationally.
Jo works closely with lawyers and clients to identify and respond to legal, regulatory and market developments affecting the lending sector. She is recognised for her expertise in banking and finance know-how, legal training, precedent development and knowledge management and drives Gateley’s thought leadership, technical guidance and training on banking and finance matters. She regularly writes legal updates, insight articles and technical briefings on developments affecting the lending market, helping to translate complex legal and regulatory developments into practical guidance for lawyers and clients.
Alongside her banking and finance expertise, Jo plays a leading role in driving effective and responsible legal innovation and AI adoption across Gateley. She works at the intersection of law, knowledge and technology, helping lawyers and clients harness emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reduce risk and enhance the delivery of legal services. Her particular interests include generative AI, prompt engineering, legal knowledge management, document automation and the practical application of AI within legal practice.
Jo qualified as a solicitor in Scotland in 2003 and in England and Wales in 2009. She practises in England.