2020 Who's Who Legal - Private Funds (Recommended Lawyer)
2020 Chambers Asia Pacific - 'James Gaden is praised by one client as an "extremely respected lawyer" with a "stellar reputation in the Japanese financial community." He has extensive experience of advising the investment funds industry on fund formation and structuring as well as investment work.'
2020 Legal 500 Asia Pacific
2020 IFLR 1000 - Rising Star
2019 Chambers Asia-Pacific - Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
2019 IFLR 1000 - Rising Star
2019 Who's Who Legal - Private Funds
2018 IFLR 1000 - Rising Star
2018 Legal 500 Asia Pacific – "Charismatic, articulate and efficient" James Gaden specialises in private equity and hedge fund formation matters.'
2018 Chambers Asia Pacific - "He frequently acts for major fund managers and private equity houses on formation and investment mandates."
2017 Chambers Asia Pacific - 'James Gaden advises on contentious and non-contentious investment fund matters as well as M&A transactions and fund financing mandates. He is establishing a reputation as a highly skilled Cayman Islands fund practitioner who is well regarded by clients and onshore investment fund practitioners.'
2016 Chambers Asia Pacific - 'James Gaden is a private equity and investment fund specialist who comes recommended by clients, who describe him as "knowledgeable and user-friendly." He does major work for Hong Kong, PRC and Japan-based investment funds.'