In the trade and commodity finance space, James acts on general loan facilities, prepayment facilities, receivables financing, and title-based structures. He advises on trade finance products and instruments, including promissory notes and bills of exchange.

James advises on sports finance transactions, including loan facilities and receivables purchase structures linked to football player transfers, as well as financings for football clubs secured against media and sponsorship payments and other revenue streams.

In addition, James has experience advising on strategic equity transactions, covering derivative structures such as collar financings, as well as margin loans.