James joined Continuum in 2025, having previously been an Associate Director in Cavendish's Financial Services M&A team. He began his career in financial services investment banking at Rothschild & Co and Jefferies.
James focuses on M&A advisory in UK wealth management and pensions, advising corporates, founder-led businesses and private equity sponsors across sell-side, buy-side, public M&A and strategic advisory mandates.
James holds a BSc degree in Economics from University College London.
Transaction Experience*:
- Advisor to Fidelius on its sale to Söderberg & Partners
- Advisor to Brewin Dolphin on its acquisition of Investec Wealth & Investment Ireland
- Advisor to Quilter on its IPO
- Advisor to Old Mutual plc on its Managed Separation
- Advisor to CVC on its investment in Pension Insurance Corporation
- Advisor to EQT on its acquisition of BlueStep Bank
