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James Griffin

James Griffin

USA 2026

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James Griffin is a partner in Weil’s Merger’s & Acquisitions practice. He represents both publicly held and privately held companies from a broad range of industries in mergers and acquisitions transactions, including public and private company mergers, stock acquisitions, asset acquisitions, tender offers, divestitures, auction transactions, defensive strategies and going-private transactions. He also advises boards and special committees on fiduciary duties in the M&A context. Jim is a frequent speaker on M&A topics, and is a past Vice Chair of the American Bar Association’s M&A Committee.

Personal

Azusa Pacific University (B.S., magna cum laude, 1991); Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1996)

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Corporate/M&A - Texas

Band 4
Band 4

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James Griffin counsels clients on complex deals such as M&A. He often works with public companies, among other clients.

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  • Jim is incredibly well-versed on the different commercial dynamics. He is a great thought partner and adviser.

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