Baker McKenzie

Private Equity

James is a Partner in the Baker McKenzie Corporate Group based in London. He principally advises large corporates, infrastructure funds and other financial sponsors in relation to cross-border mergers and acquisitions, shareholder arrangements and joint ventures. James has experience working cross-sector but has a particular interest in infrastructure, energy and industrials transactions.

In 2024, James was recognised by Legal500 as a Key Lawyer in both upper mid-market/premium M&A (£750m+) and Infrastructure M&A.

James has a special interest in Japan-outbound transactions, having advising many large Japanese corporates on European and global transactions. James chairs UK Japan Connect, the Firm’s legal and business forum that helps build greater cooperation between legislators, government, trade and industry associations and Japanese businesses in both London and Tokyo. James is also a member of CityUK’s Japan Market Advisory Group which helps to advance the UK’s relationship in financial and related professional services with Japan. James has completed a secondment with a trading house in Tokyo, working as a deal and projects advisor for the energy, renewables and chemicals sectors.

James is also one of the Firm's leading advisors with respect to warranty and indemnity insurance and related deal-risk products, advising clients on policy placements around the globe.

English

College of Law at London (Legal Practice Course, with distinction) (2010) College of Law at London (Graduate Diploma Law, with commendation) (2009) University of Oxford (BA Theology, Hons, Received University Exhibition Award and Undergraduate Academic Scholarship) (2008)