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James is Head of Business Development and Origination and has worked in the legal sector for over 20 years.

James drives business development through focus, cross-functional working and lead generation, connecting companies to our internal and external network through a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and nurturing partnerships. James also enables the firm to cultivate new client relationships and drive revenue growth.

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Since 2025 Head of Business Development and Origination, Taylor Wessing
2023-2025 Head of Origination, Taylor Wessing
2019-2023 Senior Business Development Manager, Corporate, Taylor Wessing
2016-2019 Business Development Manager, TMC and Corporate, Taylor Wessing
2015-2016 Business Development Manager, Shearman & Sterling (now A&O Shearman)
2011-2015 Business Development Manager, Mayer Brown
2010-2011 Analyst, Berwin Leighton Paisner (now BCLP)
2005-2010 Corporate Finance Analyst, BDO LLP

Career

Since 2025 Head of Business Development and Origination, Taylor Wessing
2023-2025 Head of Origination, Taylor Wessing
2019-2023 Senior Business Development Manager, Corporate, Taylor Wessing
2016-2019 Business Development Manager, TMC and Corporate, Taylor Wessing
2015-2016 Business Development Manager, Shearman & Sterling (now A&O Shearman)
2011-2015 Business Development Manager, Mayer Brown
2010-2011 Analyst, Berwin Leighton Paisner (now BCLP)
2005-2010 Corporate Finance Analyst, BDO LLP

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