James Ufland
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James Ufland

Associate
ufland.james@dorsey.com

Overview

James advises clients on a full range of corporate law matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and equity financings.

James has particular experience advising domestic and overseas clients on cross-border M&A and public-to-private takeovers, with a focus on the technology and energy & natural resources sectors.

James is also experienced in advising banks and issuers on flotations and secondary issues.

Education & Admissions

BPP University (Legal Practice Course, 2014), with distinction

BPP University (Graduate Diploma in Law, 2012), with commendation

Durham University (B.A., Modern Languages, 2011), First Class Honours

Admissions

  • England

Experience

Representative Experience

M&A Advising

  • Westcon-Comstor on its acquisition of Rebura, an AWS advanced service partner and solution provider
  • Eleco plc on its acquisition of the Vertical Digital group of companies
  • NewMed Energy Limited Partnership on its proposed combination with Capricon Energy PLC 
  • TP Global Operations Limited on the acquisition of the non-Russian business and assets of Truphone Limited 
  • SS&C Technologies on its recommended acquisition of Blue Prism Group plc
  • Fortress Investment Group on its takeover offer for Morrisons
  • HPS Investment Partners on its acquisition of Barclays’ asset finance business
  • Kingsway Capital on its growth equity investment in Genesis Digital Assets
  • William Hill on its takeover by Caesars Entertainment

Capital Markets Advising

  • The underwriters in connection with the IPO of New Energy One Acquisition Corporation Plc
  • De La Rue plc on its placing and open offer
  • SEGRO plc on its rights issue, equity placings and secondary listing in Paris

*Certain experiences occurred prior to joining Dorsey

 
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