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James Mee

James Mee

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

James Mee is an award-winning corporate lawyer whose practice spans multiple jurisdictions and sectors. He created and led RPC's Corporate Insurance and Financial Services business, and in recent years has focused on private equity transactions in insurance and other sectors.

James' practice covers private equity and M&A transactions of all types across a range of sectors, as well as insurance specific transactions such as Part VIIs, MGAs and the full range of Lloyd's arrangements including syndicate start-ups, special purpose arrangements, RITCs and funds at Lloyd's.

James is the Co-Chair of Link, the insurance market-wide network for LGBT professionals and allies; sat on the board of RPC Tyche [from 30 May 2020, RPC Consulting became RPC Tyche LLP]; and is a trustee of the English National Ballet School.

Career

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 1995-2004; joined Reynolds Porter Chamberlain 2004; partner 2005.

Professional Memberships

British Venture Capital Association.

James is the Co-Chair of Link, the insurance market-wide network for LGBT professionals and allies; sat on the board of RPC Tyche [from 30 May 2020, RPC Consulting became RPC Tyche LLP]; and is a trustee of the English National Ballet School.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
James Mee receives regular mandates to serve as counsel to clients on complex M&A deals. He represents corporates and private equity funds, and is known for his insurance specialism.

Insurance: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
James Mee is an experienced insurance practitioner who specialises in non-contentious mandates. He comes recommended for his adept handling of a wide range of corporate transactions as well as advising on related regulatory issues.

Strengths

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  • James is tremendously commercial, highly intellectual and has good values.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James is a brilliant and approachable partner.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James has a nice manner and is interested in the commercial side. He is good.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James Mee is very commercial in his attitude and very responsive to our needs.

    Insurance: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James Mee is a highly valued strategic adviser with unrivalled market knowledge.

    Insurance: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James is a class act and a pleasure to work with.

    Insurance: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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