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James Melen

As a member of Walkers' Global Investment Funds Group, James specialises in the formation and life-cycle of all forms of investment and private equity funds.

James is a highly experienced corporate and transactional lawyer, having specialised in fund formation, restructurings, distress management, mergers, acquisitions, disposals, demergers and private equity deals for 25 years. 

James advises a number of leading institutional and boutique investment managers on all aspects of Cayman Islands funds and corporate law; assisting clients with new and evolving structures, start-ups, fund launches, reorganisations, and investment and consolidation projects.

Experience and recent work

Before joining Walkers, James worked for two leading UK boutique law firms, structuring the deal programmes of several international PLCs and also advising leading investors, retailers and banks on some of the most high-profile European retail deals of the last two decades. James qualified with leading regional practice Geldards in England.

Qualifications

Admitted in:

  • Cayman Islands
  • England and Wales (not practising)


Education:

  • Honours Degree in Law, University of Liverpool
  • Postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice (Distinction & Class Honours)
James is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales.

2024 IFLR1000 - Highly Regarded

2023 IFLR1000 - Highly Regarded

2020 Who's Who Legal - Global Leader - Private Funds - Formation

2018 Legal 500 - Recommended Lawyer - Investment Funds

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