After initially qualifying as a lawyer with one of the big City law firms in the mid ‘90s, James has spent the last 25 years as a fund manager in the hedge fund world. His primary focus was on global bond markets but he also has significant experience in equities, commodities and currencies. He has twice helped to establish and grow businesses and has been involved in a number of M&A situations, so has experienced both working in very small groups as well as being a Director at the large US private equity firm KKR.
Whilst he retains his interest in both public and private markets, he was keen to apply some of his experience in a more personal context – in particular, by helping individuals and families to better manage their financial affairs. James has recently completed his Financial Advice Diploma with the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment and now works as one of the Financial Planners in the Herbert Scott team.
Having grown up locally, James is delighted to be working back in Sussex. He lives just outside Lewes with his wife and two daughters. Coming from a farming background, he is a keen gardener as well as tennis player and is always thinking about where he might go on his next motorcycle trip.
