Hill Dickinson LLP

Corporate Commercial

Partner

Hill Dickinson LLP, Partner May 2023 - present

Howard Kennedy LLP, Partner March 2019 - May 2023

RPC, Legal Director September 2017 - February 2019

MSK Capital Partners LLP, Deputy CEO October 2014 - April COO for a boutique alternative investment fund

RWC Partners (now Redwheel), General Counsel December 2009 - September 2014

Dechert LLP, Associate October 2004 - December 2009

Dechert LLP, Trainee Solicitor September 2002 - September 2004

English

College of Law, Legal Practice Course, Commendation 2001 - 2002

College of Law, Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Commendation 2000 - 2001

University of Birmingham, Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Chemical Engineering, 2(i) 1997 - 2000

James Kaufmann is an expert on all aspects of investment funds. With a focus on regulatory work, hedge funds, and retail funds, he adopts a holistic approach to advising clients.

James works with investment funds and investment managers on every part of their business, including establishing managers and funds, fund/product formation, corporate and regulatory matters, and business life cycle events. James has experience working with a wide range of strategies and structures.

A key aspect of James’ practice focuses on regulatory advice. Having served as a Chief Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Officer for FCA regulated firms for seven years, James has experience dealing with regulators and regulatory issues as both a practitioner and as an approved person.

In addition, James has a thorough understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain related issues, particularly regarding their regulation.

James’ unique background, in-house experience, and regulatory knowledge means he is ideally suited to advise clients on every aspect of this innovative and fast-moving field.