LAWYER PROFILE

Michael James

UK 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds: Private Equity

UK-wide

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Practice Areas

Michael has a broad corporate practice focusing on a range of international corporate and private equity transactions, including private fund formation, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, co-investments, and consortium transactions.

Career

Michael joined Cleary Gottlieb as a trainee in 2010 and became a partner in 2021. He was resident in the New York office in 2011 and between 2013 and 2014.

Professional Memberships

Senior Courts of England and Wales

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK-wide

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Michael James is particularly adept with funds matters concerning the UK and USA. He is sought after for advice in areas including fundraising, fund formation and management.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael James is a very strong adviser, who is very commercial and unflappable in negotiations.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael is very responsive and knowledgeable.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael James is an M&A and funds lawyer. That is rare, and he excels at both. He has a unique skillset to advise general counsels and investors.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael is excellent all around.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael makes himself available whenever needed and masterfully guides us through negotiations.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession