James has a wide range of experience of general corporate and corporate finance work including both private and public company transactions.

James's experience

  • Advised Robert Bosch Investment Nederland BV on increasing its stake in Ceres Power Holdings plc., a leading solid oxide fuel cell developer, from ~4% to 17.8% via secondary market purchases and new share subscriptions. Bosch is part of the Robert Bosch GmbH group.

  • Advised Mitsui & Co Europe Ltd and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd, leading international energy firms, on the acquisition of three companies from Global Energy Group, including the Port of Nigg, a world-class multi-sector energy port set to become a hub for offshore wind and renewable energy in Scotland.

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  • Advising Elcogen Group plc, a clean energy technology company, on its ongoing fundraisings since 2022.

  • Advising Excellera Group on its acquisition of the MENA business of Instinctif Partners.

  • Advising Dow Jones on its acquisition Drafgonfly Intelligence and Oxford Analytica for $40 million.

  • Advised Everton Football Club, one of the oldest professional football clubs and founding member of the Premier League, on its sale process and ultimate acquisition by The Friedkin Group Inc.

  • Advised TClarke plc, a leading engineering services business, on its £90m public takeover by Regent Acquisitions effected by way of scheme of arrangement.

  • Advised Chapel Down Group plc, one of the leading English sparkling wine producers, on its admission to AIM.

  • Advised TClarke, the Main Market listed building services group, on a conditional placing to raise £10.7 million from institutional and other professional investors. TClarke’s major shareholder, Regent Gas, is one of the shareholders investing in the placing, which was conducted by the Company’s broker, Cenkos Securities plc.

  • Advised Huntsworth plc on various transactions including its recommended takeover by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLP for £400m and subsequent acquisitions of Nucleus Communications Group and The Research Partnership.

Credentials

  • 2015
    Joined Pinsent Masons
  • 2011
    Qualified - England and Wales
  • 2009
    BPP Law School - LPC
  • 2008
    BPP Law School - GDL
  • 2007
    University of Durham BA Hons History
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Out-Law / Insight by James Kaye

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