Biography
James is an associate, elected partner effective January 1, 2019, in Weil’s London Private Funds group. He advises a wide range of fund managers on the establishment and operation of private funds across the private equity, infrastructure, real estate and credit sectors, including on the strategic aspects of new fundraisings. James also advises fund managers and large cornerstone investors on complex structured solutions and GP-led secondaries processes.
Prior to joining Weil, James was an associate at Rede Partners, an independent fundraising advisory firm where he acted for managers on primary fundraisings, strategic advisory projects and secondary transactions. James originally qualified and practiced with the private funds group at SJ Berwin in London, and has extensive experience of advising managers and investors across the private funds sector.
In previous roles, James worked with the British Venture Capital Association and the UK Government advising on policy initiatives, the impact of legislative reforms and the drafting of primary legislation.