Simmons & Simmons—James Taylor

Global firm Simmons & Simmons has bolstered its banking team with the addition of James Taylor as a partner.

James joins the firm from his former position of partner with Paul Hastings LLP, where he spent almost three years. He brings with him nearly 17 years of experience in debt finance matters, including real estate, acquisition and asset-backed finance.

Commenting on James’ arrival, partner and head of the real estate finance practice Mark Waghorn said: ‘We are delighted to have James join the real estate finance team bringing his considerable pedigree and experience to the now seven-strong partner group within our banking team. We continue to grow the breadth and depth of the real estate finance (REF) practice which very deliberately works for all participants in the market from clearing and investment banks to insurance lenders and other more recent entrants, including the debt funds. With our colleagues in real estate we also continue to grow our borrower practice.’

James added: ‘I am very excited to join the firm’s market-leading REF practice and I look forward to continuing to grow the practice both in London and across its strong international platform.’