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Principal
Corporate and Commercial
Email: jt@cbglaw.co.uk
Direct Line: 020 7462 6961
Switchboard: 020 7436 5151
James' areas of expertise:
Combining years of experience providing legal advice to both public and private companies with a strong knowledge of tax (he is a Chartered Tax Adviser) and a creative approach to problem solving, James is perfectly placed to advise on a wide range of company and corporate issues.
The team that James heads is ideally suited to support entrepreneurs as they develop their business. At every stage of a business lifecycle from setting up a new business, through raising funds, buying a competitor, selling an unwanted business, entering a joint venture, restructuring through to selling your company James can help you achieve your goals.
Recent interesting Transactions:
- a listed property investment company on its conversion to a Real Estate Investment Trust
- on the acquisition of an Independent financial advice business
- on the sponsorship of a premier league football team and a premier league rugby team
- a listed company on the disposal of an unwanted subsidiary
- on the structuring of a franchise network
- on the acquisition of a specialist wine reseller and the disposal of one of the finest chocolate manufacturers in the UK
James has a special interest in professional services firms and the unique challenges they offer. When the basis of your business walks out of the office every night it creates special problems. The firm’s ability to attract and retain key staff is critical to its success. This becomes even more acute when the business is being sold. James can advise on retention strategies and maximising the value on a disposal.
What his clients say:
"James is a first class lawyer with an excellent service mentality. He also has fantastic ability in solving "complex issues" in a calm, focused and professional manner. A results orientated individual whom I would sincerely recommend time and time again." Danny Coleman
Qualified: Qualified as a solicitor 1999. Qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser 2003
Education: BA Hons Political Economy 1985
Background and legal experience: James has a background in banking and has worked for major law firms in London and Leeds. James has experience in advising both public and private clients on a range of corporate and commercial law matters.
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