Stuart James > Squire Patton Boggs > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

A strong choice for a number of well-known corporate clients, Squire Patton Boggs’ ‘very responsive, practical and knowledgeable’ team is regularly engaged for its capabilities in mid-market transactions and large-scale commercial matters. Corporate chair Geoff Perry is a highly experienced partner whose expertise is concentrated in cross-border M&A and PE-driven work, most recently for a number of clients in the media and manufacturing sectors. Stuart James’ role as commercial head sees him advising both domestic and international companies on various contractual matters – particularly in the world of healthcare. David Hull is particularly noted for his experience in sports and tech M&A. Tom Durrant, who joined the practice from Gateley Legal in January 2023, boasts capabilities across both corporate and private equity transactions.

The ‘excellent team’ at Squire Patton Boggs are particularly strong in handling technology matters in the automotive sector, involving autonomous and hydrogen vehicles, as well as the acquisitions of IT systems across a broad range of sectors, such as financial services and energy. Its capabilities also include global IT outsourcings and data usage issues, among others, and the team is led by Stuart James, whose expertise includes the procurement of IT systems for healthcare, retail, pensions and utilities sector clients. Simon Jones bolsters the practice with his vast experience in outsourcing projects, as well as advising on a range of contracts, while Sam Tibbetts’s ‘broad expertise’ includes handling IT contracts.