Batchelor joins JB Capital Group as partner

Leon Batchelor has joined superyacht and business jet finance arranger JB Capital Group as a  partner and director.

The Briton joins from Eden Park Capital, which he co-founded. He has more than 17 years of experience advising on the financing of superyachts, private jets and real estate for ultra-high net worth individuals and their family offices.

JB Capital Group, which was founded by John Stephens and Bob Atkinson, has built an “excellent reputation”, supported by a “highly experienced team”, says Batchelor.

” I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to that continued success and to broaden the range of solutions available to our shared client base,” he adds.

Batchelor will introduce real-estate advisory to JB Capital.

“We are delighted to welcome Leon to the firm as we continue to respond to growing demand for our services,” said  Stephens. “With a proven track record and significant experience in this market, Leon’s appointment further strengthens our team. His real estate finance expertise adds a valuable new dimension to the services we can provide to clients, and we look forward to the contribution he will make as we continue to grow.”

 JB Capital Group advises private clients, family offices and on the financing of superyachts and business jets. The firm has relationships with more than 50 lenders worldwide and has arranged transactions worth more than $3bn.