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James Gubbins
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Lawyers profile | UK 2026: Life Sciences: Transactional, Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment
James Gubbins
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Life Sciences: Transactional

UK-wide

16 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

UK-wide

12 Years Ranked

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James Gubbins is a partner in Covington’s corporate practice, resident in the firm's London office.

James has extensive experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and other securities issues, financings and private equity transactions. His practice covers a range of industries and he has particular experience in the life sciences and technology sectors. His clients include corporates, private equity funds and investment banks.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
James Gubbins is much sought after for his handling of complex capital markets and corporate transactions in the sector. He has additional experience with regard to collaboration agreements between life sciences innovators.
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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - UK-wide

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
James Gubbins maintains an excellent venture capital practice as part of a broader offering that incorporates expertise in M&A and IPOs. His work focuses on deals in the life sciences and technology sectors.
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Strengths

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James provides really strong legal counsel.

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

James is a consummate lawyer with deep sector understanding.

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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