James Whitaker

About

I am a corporate and venture financing partner and advise growth-stage companies and their boards on investment, ownership and governance as their businesses become more complex. My practice focuses on venture-backed companies raising later-stage capital, including Series B and subsequent rounds. I work with company leadership on financing structures, investor negotiations and the corporate approvals needed to complete a transaction. I also advise on Delaware corporate law, board processes and shareholder rights. I help teams anticipate how financing terms interact with existing agreements, equity arrangements and future strategic decisions, rather than treating each round as an isolated event. Working alongside management, investors and specialist advisers, I keep the company’s commercial direction at the centre of the legal work. I am particularly attentive to the points where growth creates new governance demands, helping clients establish clear decision-making processes and prepare for their next financing or major corporate milestone.