James is a corporate tax associate in the London office. He advises on a wide variety of UK corporate tax matters with a particular focus on private equity and the technology sector.
James has extensive experience of structuring both acquisitions and disposals by funds as well as fund formation.
Experience
Representative Matters
The Ardonagh Group, majority owned by Madison Dearborn Partners and HPS Investment Partners, on the tax aspects in connection with the largest-ever unitranche financing transaction globally
SPAC Leo Holdings Corp. on its $1.4 billion combination with CEC Entertainment, the restaurant holding company for Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza
Francisco Partners on its acquisition of EG, a leading Scandinavian software company, from Axcel for DKK 3.7 billion
Prior Experience
Linklaters LLP, London
Associate (2016–2019)
Taylor Wessing LLP, London
Associate (2015–2016)
Trainee Solicitor (2013–2015)
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2015, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
Languages
English
French
Education
University College LondonLL.B., Law and French LawHons2011
