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James Larkin Smith is a corporate, M&A, and securities associate in King & Spalding's Houston office. James' practice focuses on representing public and private companies in their mergers & acquisitions, securities, and governance matters across several industries, including energy, financial services, and FinTech.
James represents public and private clients, including private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, in complex corporate and transactional matters such as acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and investments. He also advises clients on U.S. securities laws matters (such as annual Exchange Act reporting and Securities Act compliance), corporate governance, and other corporate matters.
Prior to joining the firm, James served as Honors Intern to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester M. Peirce in Washington, DC. James also interned for the Honorable Nannette A. Baker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, during the fall of 2019.
Upon graduating from law school, James was awarded the Richard P. Sher Award for Excellence in Mediation and Dispute Resolution, the Dean’s Service Award, and a Certificate in Business Law.
Among other activities in law school, James was a member of the Washington University Journal of Law & Policy, the law school’s competition team for the American Bar Association’s Representation in Mediation competition, and the Student Bar Association. James also was an active volunteer mediator in the pro se eviction docket in the St. Louis City Circuit Court, successfully mediating over a dozen landlord-tenant disputes to a mutually beneficial solution avoiding trial.
James is a proud citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, the State of Missouri, and the Chickasaw Nation.
J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, cum laude
B.S. Finance, Washington University in St. Louis, with honors
Missouri
Texas
Houston Bar Association
Houston Young Lawyers Association
National Eagle Scout Association, Boy Scouts of America
National Native American Bar Association
August 22, 2024
King & Spalding Is Representing USARE in Becoming a Publicly Traded Company via Business Combination with IPXX
February 6, 2024
King & Spalding Advises Glatfelter on Berry Global Group's Spin-Off and Merger with Glatfelter
December 12, 2023
Mitch Tiras, James Larkin Smith and Matthew Krimski advise NGP on its $150M capital commitment to Segue Renewables II
Advised a NYSE-listed multinational petroleum refineries company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.
Advised a NYSE-listed American bank holding company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.
Advised a NYSE-listed oilfield services company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.
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August 22, 2024
King & Spalding Is Representing USARE in Becoming a Publicly Traded Company via Business Combination with IPXX
February 6, 2024
King & Spalding Advises Glatfelter on Berry Global Group's Spin-Off and Merger with Glatfelter
December 12, 2023
Mitch Tiras, James Larkin Smith and Matthew Krimski advise NGP on its $150M capital commitment to Segue Renewables II
Advised a NYSE-listed multinational petroleum refineries company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.
Advised a NYSE-listed American bank holding company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.
Advised a NYSE-listed oilfield services company with respect to Exchange Act reporting obligations and corporate governance matters.
See more
August 22, 2024
King & Spalding Is Representing USARE in Becoming a Publicly Traded Company via Business Combination with IPXX
February 6, 2024
King & Spalding Advises Glatfelter on Berry Global Group's Spin-Off and Merger with Glatfelter
December 12, 2023
Mitch Tiras, James Larkin Smith and Matthew Krimski advise NGP on its $150M capital commitment to Segue Renewables II
J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, cum laude
B.S. Finance, Washington University in St. Louis, with honors
Missouri
Texas
Houston Bar Association
Houston Young Lawyers Association
National Eagle Scout Association, Boy Scouts of America
National Native American Bar Association