James McBain Allan

Partner

James is an experienced deal maker focusing on domestic and international buy-outs of privately owned companies. James graduated from Loughborough University before qualifying as a chartered accountant, subsequently specialising in Corporate Finance. He has over 10 years experience of advising clients in the mid-market and career highlights include the cross-border sale of Camfaud Pumps for £50m, the £50m disposal of Davies Veterinary Group to Mars and the £30m private equity investment into Virgin Experience Days.

Joe Bates

Associate

Prior to joining Bishopsgate Joe spent many of his formative years playing at the Peterborough United Academy. After hanging up his boots he went on to study his Masters in Law at Sheffield University before joining Bishopsgate. He combines that legal knowledge with a passion for advising entrepreneurs which brings a blended skillset which is hugely valuable for his clients.