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- Corporate

- Mergers and Acquisitions

- Public mergers and acquisitions

- Capital Markets

- Equity Capital Markets

Career

James is a partner based in our London office. James is a senior corporate and governance lawyer who was the Chair and Senior Partner of our firm. He is one of the UK's leading M&A, capital markets and corporate lawyers, with deep experience of corporate governance and regulation, including financial regulation. He is frequently involved in helping clients in situations where they face significant and unusual challenges. These include hostile takeovers, board and governance disputes, regulatory and other investigations, business crises, interactions with governments or government bodies, significant liability or solvency exposures, as well as significant transactions. He is also recognised as a leading knowledgeable in relation to both Brexit and foreign direct investment regulation.

For additional information on James’s professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/j/james-palmer

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - UK

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James Palmer is able to deploy a wealth of experience across a number of domestic and international corporate transactions. He has also previously sat as the chair and senior partner of the firm.

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Global Practice Guide
James Palmer
Isobel Hoyle
Gareth Sykes
Hannah Whitney
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James Palmer, Isobel Hoyle, Gareth Sykes, Hannah Whitney
Article • May 2025
Global Practice Guide
James Palmer
Isobel Hoyle
Gareth Sykes
Authored by
James Palmer, Isobel Hoyle, Gareth Sykes
Article • May 2025

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