I am a corporate finance specialist, with a particular focus on equity capital markets and public company work. This includes capital, governance, sustainability, risk and complex transactions and change. I have over 26 years of experience providing advice to boards, shareholders, governments, banks and other stakeholders, and have acted on transactions in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America. I am recognised as a leading lawyer by Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR1000. Legal directory quotes:"James focuses on strategic work in the space, and is recognised by clients as an authority in UK equity transactions and the rapidly changing regulatory landscape.""James is a highly technical lawyer who is heavily involved in guiding various industry groups through the multitude of regulatory reform initiatives currently ongoing in the ECM sector. He has a calm and composed manner that puts clients at ease – you know that you are in safe hands with him."“James is extraordinarily dependable and hard-working. He brings ideas that add significant value and a wealth of experience that creates trust and confidence.” “James is brilliant to work with. He is technically excellent and has been consistently available.”“I really respect his empathetic leadership, which is reflected across the team.”“He is great to work with, always available and he’s always thinking about potential solutions.” “He is absolutely superb.”“James Roe acts as a “true adviser” – going above and beyond remit where required to enable the success of the transaction.” “James Roe – a subject matter expect and great business partner on transactions.”“James Roe – one of the best technicians for UK corporate and securities law.” “He is absolutely superb. He’s calm and very good at predicting timetables.” “A fantastic capital markets lawyer who gets stuck in and is very available for clients.”“He is very intellectual, very thoughtful, very creative and delightful to work with.”