James Floyd

Partner
James is dedicated to delivering excellence for domestic and international clients.
James is dedicated to delivering excellence for domestic and international clients.

About

With extensive experience advising public and private companies, asset managers, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals, James advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions, both domestic and cross-border.

Commercial, pragmatic and technically strong, James develops innovative solutions for clients.

James joined Stevens & Bolton in 2017, bringing with him a wealth of experience from a leading City law firm where he qualified in 2008.

Expertise
Corporate advisory Corporate transactions Life sciences

Experience

  • Recent work
    • Leading German specialty paper manufacturer Drewsen Spezialpapiere on its acquisition of high-security paper manufacturer Portals Paper from Epiris.
    • Rock Rail, the investor-developer of rolling stock, on its joint venture with Infracapital and equity co-investments in the German passenger rail market.
    • Dutch media platform Azerion Group NV on its acquisition of Hybrid Theory.
    • FTSE 100 value-add distribution group Diploma plc on its £100m acquisition of R&G Fluid Power Group.
    • Spanish aeronautical engines and components manufacturer ITP Aero on its €150m acquisition of Rolls-Royce Plc’s operations at Hucknall.
    • FTSE 100 international distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl Plc on several acquisitions.
  • Qualifications and recognition
    • Qualified as a solicitor in 2008.
    • Recognised for excellence in corporate law by Legal 500.
    • Regular speaker and author of published articles on company law matters.
  • Leading German specialty paper manufacturer Drewsen Spezialpapiere on its acquisition of high-security paper manufacturer Portals Paper from Epiris.
  • Rock Rail, the investor-developer of rolling stock, on its joint venture with Infracapital and equity co-investments in the German passenger rail market.
  • Dutch media platform Azerion Group NV on its acquisition of Hybrid Theory.
  • FTSE 100 value-add distribution group Diploma plc on its £100m acquisition of R&G Fluid Power Group.
  • Spanish aeronautical engines and components manufacturer ITP Aero on its €150m acquisition of Rolls-Royce Plc’s operations at Hucknall.
  • FTSE 100 international distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl Plc on several acquisitions.
  • Qualified as a solicitor in 2008.
  • Recognised for excellence in corporate law by Legal 500.
  • Regular speaker and author of published articles on company law matters.
James is a pleasure to work with and has a first-rate legal knowledge which he combines with commerciality and an understanding of the bigger picture.

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