
James qualified as a Solicitor in November 1993 and joined Birketts in August 2012 as a Partner in our Corporate Finance Team.
James specialises in corporate finance. He has considerable experience in a variety of corporate finance transactions, including sales and purchases, venture capital, private equity restructurings, and advising family-owned businesses.
James has passed the Californian Bar Exams and regularly advises on transactions with a cross-border element.
James is based at our Cambridge office.
Recent work highlights
Coyote Software and Investorflow
Birketts has advised various shareholder companies on the sale of the entire issued share capital of Coyote Software Limited, with its US subsidiary, to Investorflow.
Seed Environmental Ltd and Celnor Group
Birketts has advised the shareholders of Seed Environmental Ltd, Seed Environmental (Ireland) Ltd, Seed Environmental Ltd (Republic of Ireland) and Arem Group Ltd on the sale of such companies to Celnor Group.
Experience & education
2012 joined Birketts
1993 qualified as a Solicitor
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Legal 500 [UK 2025]
Hall of Fame member
Chambers [UK 2025]
He is strong in his technical knowledge whilst considering the commerciality of our cases.
Chambers [UK 2025]