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James Gubbins
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Life Sciences: Transactional

UK-wide

15 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

UK-wide

11 Years Ranked

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Practice Areas

James Gubbins is a partner in Covington’s corporate practice, resident in the firm's London office.

James has extensive experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and other securities issues, financings and private equity transactions. His practice covers a range of industries and he has particular experience in the life sciences and technology sectors. His clients include corporates, private equity funds and investment banks.

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Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

James Gubbins is much sought after for his handling of complex capital markets and corporate transactions in the sector. He has additional experience with regard to collaboration agreements between life sciences innovators.

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - UK-wide

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

James Gubbins maintains an excellent venture capital practice as part of a broader offering that incorporates expertise in M&A and IPOs. His work focuses on deals in the life sciences and technology sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is a valued adviser.

Life Sciences: Transactional respondent
UK

James provides excellent service.

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondent
UK

James is highly experienced and client-focused.

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondent
UK

James is clearly a heavyweight lawyer with a wealth of commercial experience, but is generous with his time and willing and able to adjust his approach to fit the client's needs, whether big or small.

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment respondent
UK

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