Legal Expertise
James has specialised in corporate and company commercial law for twenty years advising on new business ventures, legal structures, sales & acquisitions, mergers, buy-outs, corporate investments and a wide range of commercial contracts.
He represents a wide variety of clients across various sectors including in media & advertising, branding & web design, engineering & manufacturing, transport and logistics, technology & software solutions, professional services, property investment and sports & entertainment. He is known for his commitment to his clients, sound business sense and calm legal authority.
Recent transactions include: sale of a number of technology and IT businesses : acquisition of a transport and logistics business (aviation) : acquisition of an event management company : acquisition of a business solutions provider and subsequent joint venture with a leading international management consultancy firm : investment into energy technology business : restructuring of property investment portfolio and sale of technology, media and communications group.
Testimonials
"Thank you once again James. You and your team are simply brilliant! Sherbet London
"A huge thank you to you, James, and the team for your patience, tenacity and professionalism in getting the deal over the line earlier this afternoon. Many thanks." Earthpole
"Hi James, Thank you so much for your efficiency, quality, speed and most importantly the excellent communication. " Kelly's Storage
"James, you were a class act today. Thank you.” Firedrake
“Many thanks for your guidance on this transaction and please pass on our thanks to the team at Hart Brown” Ball Capital Investment
“Thank you very much for your support, it was a pleasure working with you” Target-Energy Solutions
Background
James was educated at Eton College and Bristol University. He then trained at the College of Law before qualifying with Cumberland Ellis LLP an established London firm and joining their commercial department in 2000, becoming a partner there in 2006. James joined the partnership at Hart Brown in October 2010 and now heads up the Commercial & Corporate Department.
Other business related positions include (i) member of the Havaianas Club (an exclusive entrepreneurs business club) (ii) involvement in Euro juris and related international legal networks and (iii) Chairman of Governors at Ewhurst C of E Infant School.
Past times and hobbies include a fair amount of sport, particularly football, tennis and cricket and hiking, sailing, surfing or skiing whenever the chance arises. More sedate interests include reading (preferably historical novels), the occasional game of chess or poker and, with a young family, trips to the Surrey Hills or days on the water in Chichester Harbour.