Biography

James Kinsley is a partner in our Transactional group and is based in our London office. He is also a member of our Private Credit and Special Situations team and advises on Cayman, BVI, Jersey, and Bermuda finance and corporate transactions for a diverse range of clients, including corporates, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, private equity/debt funds, and family offices.

He is passionate about delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to his clients and building long-lasting, trusted relationships with them and their counterparties. He has a strong reputation in the market for his technical expertise, commercial acumen, and problem-solving skills.

James has lived and worked in London, Jersey, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Singapore, and Dubai, leading teams on some of the most innovative and challenging transactions in those regions. He has worked in private practice and in a front-office role at a leading US investment bank, which has given him a unique understanding of the commercial side of transactions.

He has spoken and contributed to various industry associations and publications, such as the Law Society, ISDA, ASIFMA, and the LMA. He is also a frequent panel moderator and speaker in areas such as debt finance, fund finance, capital markets, and asset finance.

James is admitted in Cayman, Bermuda, and England and Wales (not practising).