James advises publicly-listed companies, institutional investors, fund sponsors and private enterprises on matters relating to corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital. James has extensive experience advising on public offerings of debt and equity securities, public takeover bids, plans of arrangement, cross-border acquisitions, corporate governance, related party transactions, private acquisitions and divestitures, venture capital investments and private fund formation. James’ practice includes clients in a variety of industries including mining, life sciences, finance and technology.
James has been recognized as a leading practitioner in The Best Lawyers in Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and Who’s Who Legal.
James regularly writes and speaks on matters relating to securities law and private equity and is a member of Practical Law's Corporate M&A and Securities Advisory Board for Canada and of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.