Bio

James Willmott practice covers a wide range of corporate activities with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and private equity transactions. He also has significant experience advising on joint ventures, reorganisations, start-ups and technical and regulatory matters (in particular company law and competition, insurance, banking and other financial services regulation). His recent experience includes advising checkout.com on its Series B fundraising, Ports of Jersey and the Government of Jersey in connection with British regional airline Blue Islands, Marsh & McLennan Companies on the acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson and New Look on its significant financial restructuring. James' clients include LSE Main Market, NYSE, Nasdaq, AIM and TISE listed companies, global financial institutions including banks, insurance companies and brokers, investment managers and fintech businesses, natural resources companies and international retail groups. He also has a strong local M&A and corporate advisory practice. James has featured in The Jersey & Guernsey Law Review 2017, having authored an article on Filing of Shareholder Agreements and external documents: Jersey Law Practice. James is rated as a 'Leading Lawyer - Highly Regarded' in IFLR1000 2021.