James’ experience includes M&A, financing and restructuring transactions on behalf of Gymboree, Aéropostale, the City of Detroit, Foxwoods Casinos, Standard Pacific Corp., Level 3 Communications, Burlington Industries, and CenterPoint Energy. He has also represented creditor constituents in transactions including The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., COFINA/Puerto Rico and The Lenox Group and advised several sovereigns and municipalities.
James and the Miller Buckfire team won several top honors including – “Outstanding Americas Restructuring Investment Bank” firm award along with transactional awards including – Invacare Corporation chapter 11 restructuring won the “Turnaround” and The Rockport Company sale of assets to Authentic Brands Group “Special Situation M&A Deal” of the year honors presented during the 16th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards Gala.
Values most about his work… Assisting business leaders, whether helming borrowers or their stakeholders, navigate stressful and uncertain circumstances.