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James Gubbins

Partner

London +44 20 7067 2065

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    James Gubbins is a partner in Covington’s corporate practice, resident in the firm's London office.

    James has extensive experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and other securities issues, financings and private equity transactions.  His practice covers a range of industries and he has particular experience in the life sciences and technology sectors.  His clients include corporates, private equity funds and investment banks.

    According to Chambers UK, James is recommended as a leading lawyer and notes that he is "pragmatic, highly responsive and works around the clock to get the deal done."

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    Education
    • College of Law, Chester, LSF, 1988
    • University of Sheffield, B.A., 1987
    Bar Admissions
    • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
    Accolades
    • LMG Life Sciences Europe, Life Sciences Star - Financial & Transactional (United Kingdom) (2014-2015)
    • Chambers UK, Life Sciences: Transactional (2011-2025)
    • Chambers UK, Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment (2015-2025)
    • Chambers UK, Private Equity: Buyouts (2012-2014)
    • Chambers Global, Life Sciences (2014)
    • Legal 500 UK, Venture Capital (2012-2025)
    • Legal 500 UK, M&A: Upper Mid-Market and Premium Deals (2022)
    • Legal 500 UK, Equity Capital Markets (2015)  
    • Legal 500 UK, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (2013)
    • Legal 500 UK, Flotations, Small and Mid-Cap (2011-2012)
    • Who's Who Legal, Global Leader - Life Sciences - Transactional (2013-2021)
    Memberships and Affiliations
    • PLC Venture Capital multi-jurisdictional guide, Member of the Editorial Board

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