What can I do for you
James is an experienced and leading M&A lawyer, advising clients when they buy or sell businesses, as well as working on complex joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, partnerships, fundraising and other corporate matters. He really understands mid-market businesses - able to take an holistic view of business and personal issues for owners and managers.
What do others say
James is proud to have been named in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, a showcase for top lawyers who have received constant praise from clients for their continued excellence.
Supporting your ambitions
On every transaction James will lead a team of specialists to deliver the deal on time and on budget. Over 25 years' experience means James will probably have seen any problem before and gives him a knack of knowing which issues to take care of and which are the important "deal issues" needing roundtable discussion and client input. He is a great team-player winning praise for his user-friendly and approachable manner and ability to get deals done.
What else should you know?
James is a non-executive director of Barratt & Cooke, one of the oldest independently owned stockbroking businesses in the country. He is also our Head of Office in Norwich, bringing together our teams of lawyers and making sure we use all our networks to play a full role in the business community.
