James Ufland
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James Ufland

Managing 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 capital market and private fundraising transactions.

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 on the rules relating to UK-listed company transactions and general corporate governance matters. 

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

Representative Experience (also from previous firms) includes advising:

Private M&A

Public M&A

  • NewMed Energy Limited Partnership on its proposed combination with Capricon Energy PLC
  • SS&C Technologies on its recommended acquisition of Blue Prism Group plc
  • Fortress Investment Group on its takeover offer for Morrisons
  • William Hill on its takeover by Caesars Entertainment

Capital Markets

  • 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
James Ufland