With two decades of experience and as a Partner in the Banking & Finance team, James advises financial services clients with clear, commercial advice across a wide range of financing matters. He leads the firm’s alternative lending practice, with expertise in wholesale and speciality funding, and regularly acts for lenders and borrowers on complex, cross-border transactions.

James’ has advised major clearing banks and a broad range of corporate clients across acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate lending matters, helping them navigate high-value and strategically important deals. His strengths lie in his ability to quickly understand client priorities, cut through complexity, and drive transactions forward with efficiency and focus. This approach has earned him recognition from his clients and in Chambers for his sophistication, commercial vision, and proactive problem-solving skills.

Languages:

• English

Memberships:

• The Law Society

Awards:

• Chambers Banking & Finance – Leading Individual Band 3