James is a founding partner of Voltaire with a background in arranging complex real estate transactions. For a number of years James specialised in arranging structured investment facilities for requirements across all asset classes. During the last few years James has increased his focus on facilitating equity injections into both development and investment transactions – often as part of arranging the entire capital structure. He arranges finance on behalf of some of the most dynamic mid-sized developers in London and throughout the country using his strong relationships with a broad range of senior, stretched-senior and mezzanine lenders. James began his career in real estate finance with CLP Structured Finance where he placed both investment and development requirements. Immediately prior to the formation of Voltaire James was valued for achieving significant success for clients throughout the downturn. James received a BA degree in Politics with Economics from Loughborough University and has a Certificate in Commercial Mortgages.