James Edwards

James Edwards is a Senior Associate in our Corporate team, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions. He advises businesses, founders and investors on a broad range of corporate matters, from raising investment and making acquisitions to navigating business sales and exits.

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Before joining us, James spent five years at an international law firm in London, where he gained experience advising on complex transactions in the UK and internationally. He has particular expertise in the technology sector, having worked with some of the industry's leading businesses and investors. His experience includes advising British AI chipmaker Graphcore on its sale to SoftBank, AI document processing business Rossum on its acquisition by Thoma Bravo backed Coupa, cybersecurity company Egress on its sale to KnowBe4, and AI data marketplace Human Native on its sale to Cloudflare.

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James enjoys working closely with businesses and their owners, understanding what matters to them commercially and helping them navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with buying, selling and growing a business.

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Before pursuing a career in law, James studied operatic singing at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. He subsequently completed the GDL and LPC at the University of Law in Moorgate.