James Cowell

James Cowell is a Director in the Corporate department at Freeths LLP, a leading national law firm in the UK.12 He specializes in mergers and acquisitions, advising on management buyouts (MBOs), management buy-ins (MBIs), and BIMBO transactions.13 Cowell has extensive experience in handling a full range of M&A and Private Equity work, banking and refinancing, as well as advising clients on commercial contracts.1

Some key aspects of James Cowell's professional profile include:

1. He provides assistance to shareholders and directors of large owner-managed businesses and large corporates.1
2. Cowell advises banks and lending institutions on acquisition finance, particularly in the healthcare sector.1
3. He has strong relationships with private equity houses, banks, and other funders, including BGF, Nat West, and RBS.1
4. James is listed as a Recommended Lawyer and a Next Generation Partner in The Legal 500 (2024 edition).1

Cowell has been involved in several significant transactions, including:

• Advising Corus Hotels Limited on a refinance exceeding £100M.1
• Advising on a c£30M acquisition involving Ardenton Capital Investments.1
• Acting for shareholders in the sale of Aurelia Bioscience Limited to Charnwood Molecular Limited.1

His LinkedIn username is jamescowell1.2