Hill Dickinson LLP

Corporate

Partner.

Having trained at Pinsent Masons and remaining there for around 8 years, including serving as in-house counsel (secondments) for:

RBS Insurance; and M. Rothschild & Co,

in 2014, James joined Thomas Eggar, being promoted to the partnership of what became Irwin Mitchell three years later.

In 2021, he joined Hill Dickinson as a partner in the Corporate team, continuing to advise both private and public listed companies on a wide range of domestic and international transactions.

He has a particular focus on the technology (particularly the IT services sector), financial services, life sciences and hospitality/leisure sectors, advising clients across the full breadth of their lifecycle, from start-up to exit.

The capital markets side of James’ practice is represented by issuers (particularly those admitted to AIM and AQSE (previously NEX)) and by banks. He has acted on a variety of flotations, reverse takeovers, placings and open offers.

James regularly advises on M&A transactions (both for vendors and for purchasers), as well as on joint ventures, share buybacks and other corporate reorganisations, focussing on the SME market.  The M&A transactions often have a private equity element to them so he is also experienced on the nuances involved when dealing with development / private equity capital.

He also has a niche in the venture capital space, advising fast growth companies and investors on the intricacies of earlier stage investment transactions.

English, Spanish (Fluent), German (Good understanding), French (Basic)

Law Society of England & Wales

BPP Law School – LPC (Distinction)

University of Sheffield – BA Law with Spanish 2004

Universidad de Barcelona – Spanish law (Erasmus year) – 2022/23

James is noted in industry commentary as being “responsive, accessible and client-focussed” as well as being “noted for his expertise in the technology sector”.

James is a keen player of padel and tennis as well as a grassroots football coach for his children’s teams.  He’s also learning to sail.