LAWYER PROFILE
James Cameron

James Cameron

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

James specialises in structured and asset finance. He is Co-Chair of the Transportation and Space Group and a member of the Finance Practice Group.

James has extensive experience representing investment banks, lessors, financiers, equity investors, private equity, hedge funds, manufacturers, operators and arrangers on a variety of corporate, asset- and receivables-backed financing and leasing transactions involving aircraft, ships, oil rigs, rolling-stock, power turbines, military assets and other moveable equipment.

James has advised clients on a wide array of structured asset and corporate financing solutions, including capital markets transactions, asset-backed securities (ABS), enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETC), operating leases, structured tax-based financings, export-credit transactions, restructurings, securitisation, and portfolio deals such as leasing company acquisitions, M&A asset portfolio sales and purchases, joint ventures, Islamic financing projects, Japanese leasing, and default and restructuring matters.

Professional Memberships

James is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, serves as a trustee for multiple charities, including Laureus Sport for Good, and is the chairman of the School of Hard Knocks.

Admitted as a Solicitor, England & Wales.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

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Individual Editorial

James Cameron is a leading specialist in asset leasing and financing transactions. He has considerable experience advising on portfolio acquisitions, joint ventures and JOLCO financings.

Strengths

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  • James is very market-savvy, and practical as well.

    Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James Cameron is the pre-eminent lawyer in aviation with unmatched experience, knowledge of deals and the ability to manage a complex transaction.

    Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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