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James Allen

James Allen

UK 2026

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Career

James joined Birketts in August 2012 as a Partner in our Corporate Finance Team having previously spent 11 years as a Partner at a leading Cambridge firm. He also has City experience. James qualified as Solicitor in November 1993.

James specialises in corporate finance, banking and insolvency. He has considerable experience in a variety of corporate finance transactions, including sales and purchases, venture capital, restructurings, and advising family-owned businesses.

He is qualified as an attorney in California and regularly advises on transactions with a cross-border element. James also delivers lectures to other lawyers and professionals on corporate finance and banking issues.

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Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - East Anglia

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James Allen is a corporate partner based in the Cambridge office of Birketts. He has comprehensive experience in transactional work and advises on sales and strategic acquisitions for clients in a wide range of sectors.

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