Institutional foundation
KPMG
Founder to Family Office
From Transactions to Stewardship
The Disley Family Office represents the consolidation of decades of transactional expertise, capital markets experience, and global relationships into a disciplined, long-term investment and stewardship platform.
Founder & Principal
Jonathan Disley
Having begun his career within leading global institutions, including KPMG, Jonathan has since built an independent reputation for structuring and executing sophisticated financial strategies across multiple sectors including property, hospitality, and capital markets.
Areas of Expertise
- Complex restructurings and turnaround strategy
- Capital formation and structured deployment
- Exit strategy and liquidity events
- Cross-border financial structuring
- Route-to-market execution
- IPO preparation and capital markets
Career Background
Jonathan's career began within leading global institutions before he built an independent track record delivering high-value outcomes across multiple sectors.
His ability spans turnaround strategy, capital structuring, route-to-market execution, and exit planning, forming the technical foundation upon which the Family Office is built.
Active relationships and experience span the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and the United States.
Active relationships
UK & EuropeMiddle EastAsia & US
Route-to-market execution
IPOCapital Markets
Evolution
The Transition to Family Office
This evolution is driven by three core principles that define the platform's purpose and structure.
Consolidation of Experience
A lifetime of deal-making, restructuring, and capital deployment brought together under one strategic framework, enabling more disciplined allocation of capital and risk.
Alignment of Interests
All activities aligned with long-term family outcomes, ensuring decisions are made with multi-generational impact in mind rather than short-term gain.
Institutionalisation
A structured Family Office introducing governance, continuity, and scalability, transforming individual expertise into an enduring platform.
Resilience & Governance
Experience Under Pressure
Jonathan's journey includes navigating significant legal and reputational adversity, ultimately resolved with full exoneration. This has shaped a framework built on rigorous governance, transparency, and disciplined risk management. Resilience is embedded within the DNA of the platform.