McCrory, James

James McCrory

Partner

james.mccrory@lw.com
    McCrory, James

    James McCrory

    Partner

    james.mccrory@lw.com
    Next Generation Partner – Private Funds

    The Legal 500 UK 2024

    "James McCrory stands out as a very strong practitioner. He is always available, very responsive and keeps a positive attitude whatever the circumstances. This makes him a pleasure to work with."

    The Legal 500 UK 2023

    "James McCrory demonstrated unique knowledge and depth in the field and we consider him a key partner to our firm."

    The Legal 500 UK 2023

    Profile

    James McCrory delivers comprehensive solutions to asset managers worldwide across the spectrum of private fund-related matters.

    James draws on extensive transactional experience and his sophisticated understanding of the asset management landscape to guide clients on:

    • Raising private funds across a range of strategies, including:
      • Buyout
      • Venture capital
      • Real estate  
      • Infrastructure
      • Debt
    • Control asset management M&A acquisitions and GP stakes deals
    • Fund restructurings and GP-led secondaries
    • Establishing strategic partnerships, JVs, co-investment platforms, and SMAs

    He also advises some of the largest institutional and sovereign wealth investors globally on their private investment portfolios.

    Experience

    James' representative clients include:

    • Ares
    • LaSalle Investment Management
    • Lunate Capital (f/k/a Chimera Capital)
    • OMERS
    • Patria
    • TA Associates
    • Temasek

    Qualifications

    Bar Qualification

    • England and Wales (Solicitor)

    Education

    • Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School, 2006
    • LLB (Hons) in Law & European Law, University of Nottingham, 2004

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