James McClymont is a partner in the London office of Milbank LLP and a member of the firm’s Global Corporate Group.
London
Primary Focus & Experience
Mr. McClymont’s practice focuses on private equity transactions. He represents a broad range of private equity houses, financial sponsors, management teams and other stakeholders on corporate transactions of all types – including leveraged buyouts, minority investing, consortium deals, secondary directs, portfolio company bolt-ons and management incentivization. James has particular experience in complex shareholder arrangements and regularly advises clients across a variety of sectors and geographies.
Select highlights of his transactions include the representation of:
- Vitruvian Partners on its co-investment in CFC Underwriting alongside EQT*
- Universal Partners and other selling shareholders on the sale of Dentex Healthcare Group*
- Scottish Rugby on the establishment of a long-term strategic partnership between Six Nations Rugby and CVC*
- ICG on its acquisition of the British and Irish Modern Music Institute*
- The partners of KPMG's UK restructuring division on the spin out of the business and formation of Interpath backed by HIG*
- The founders and controlling shareholders of Third Bridge on a significant minority investment by Astorg*
- PA Consulting on its novel private equity-style partnership with Jacobs Engineering Group*
- Investindustrial on its acquisition of Morgan Motors*
- The founders of PTSG on a public to private transaction backed by Macquarie and on a subsequent investment by Warburg Pincus*
Recognition & Accomplishments
Prior to joining Milbank LLP, James was a partner in the London office of a boutique law firm specializing in corporate law and private equity matters.
*Handled prior to joining Milbank LLP.
Education
- The University of Edinburgh, LL.B. (Hons)
- The University of Edinburgh, Diploma in Legal Practice
Admissions
- England and Wales