Simpson Grierson

Corporate and M&A

Partner

James is a corporate law specialist with experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity and venture capital.

James was based in the United Kingdom before he started at Simpson Grierson. He spent six years working at Slaughter and May in London and has worked as in-house counsel to Balderton Capital, a leading European venture capital fund. James is now called upon for expert advice from many leading corporates and those seeking to invest in New Zealand.

James is admitted as a Solicitor, England and Wales.

Recognition

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2026 Corporate/M&A – Leading Lawyer

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 Corporate/Commercial – Leading Lawyer

English

BA(Oxon)