LAWYER PROFILE

James Gubbins

UK 2026

Stephenson Harwood LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences: Transactional

UK-wide

16 years ranked

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

UK-wide

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

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.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

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

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

Provided by Chambers

James provides really strong legal counsel.
Private Equity: Venture Capital InvestmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is a consummate lawyer with deep sector understanding.
Private Equity: Venture Capital InvestmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession