About James
James is a Partner in the Corporate team with significant experience in both domestic and international corporate, commercial and finance transactions. His broad sector expertise, particularly in regulated industries, allows him to provide commercially focused and strategic legal advice.
James trained at a national firm, qualifying into their corporate team before moving to an international firm to specialise in finance transactions. Prior to joining Beyond Corporate, he was Head of Legal (Strategic Transactions) at a main market-listed PLC in the finance sector, where he led complex transactions across the UK and Europe, working with a diverse range of counterparties. He then became Group General Counsel at a social housing investment platform, overseeing legal matters for an integrated group comprising a developer, housing associations, care providers and an asset management function.
James’ in-house experience has given him a deep understanding of the pressures and commercial drivers that clients face, enabling him to take a pragmatic, solutions-led approach to problem-solving. He is comfortable operating in regulated environments and working on high-value, strategic transactions.
James holds an MBA in Global Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, further strengthening his ability to align legal solutions with broader financial and business objectives.
