James has approaching two decades of experience advising clients across a range of sectors on corporate and commercial matters. He particularly enjoys working alongside SMEs and owner-managed businesses to help realise their strategic aims, and brings a personable, straightforward and pragmatic approach.
James specialises in M&A, asset sales and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, joint ventures/shareholder agreements and commercial contracts.
James joined Phillips in early 2024, returning to his Hampshire roots after working for law firms and businesses in London, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto.
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