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.