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Treasury in relation to the merger of HBOS plc and Lloyds TSB plc and its subsequent capital investments, including detailed contingency planning in respect of HBOS plc{{ FIELD }}Advised Cadbury Schweppes plc on the demerger of its Americas Beverages business and the listing of Cadbury plc on the London Stock Exchange and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. on the New York Stock Exchange{{ FIELD }}Advised Cairn India Limited in connection with the reorganisation of Cairn Energy plc’s Indian business and its IPO on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India{{ FIELD }}Advised The Standard Life Assurance Company in relation to its demutualisation and Standard Life plc on its London main market IPO{{ FIELD }}James’ practice focuses on corporate transactions, including public company takeovers, private M\u0026amp;A, private equity, equity capital markets (including IPOs) and a variety of English company law and listed company and corporate governance matters.\nJames frequently represents private equity firms, investment banks and corporate clients across a range of industries. In recent years he has acted on multiple significant tech-focused exits in the UK as well as on several high-stakes public M\u0026amp;A takeovers. James has particular experience in English law and UK regulation applicable to UK listed companies. Partner Recommended individual: M\u0026amp;A Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m Legal 500 UK, 2024 \u0026amp; 2025 Recommended individual: M\u0026amp;A Lower Mid-Market Legal 500 UK, 2018 – 2022 'Excellent and collaborative with particular strength in technology sector transactions, providing a seamless service on cross border transactions and taking care to understand their client's business needs and objectives. We have worked with James Connor. He is highly impressive with intellectual flair, excellent communication and dedication in taking transactions through to closing.' 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