james.barton@patronuspartners.comJames was formerly the CEO of a Multi-Family Office and before that was a director at the hedge fund Odey, having trained as an Analyst at HSBC Global Asset Management.In 2020 James was in Spear’s Magazines list of the UKs “Top 10 'Ultra High Net Worth' Wealth Managers” (The youngest one!)."Barton is a dichotomy... An affable bonhomie, but with a sharp, disruptive, forward-thinking mind. His preference for questioning the rules, combined with his friendly nature, is why clients seek his insightful advice and why he is regarded as one of the top practitioners in the industry" Spear's Magazine  He has worked in both Frankfurt and London consulting as an investment advisor on behalf of organisations including Her Majesty’s Treasury, PWC and Royal Dutch Shell. James has been a market commentator in the FT, The Times, The Telegraph, CityWire and Investment Week and has been a first round investor in several successful private equity investments, including Europes fastest 'Double Unicorn'.In 2011 he was made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Chartered FCSI)