Edwin Coe recruits Property Finance Partner

Edwin Coe LLP is delighted to announce that it has strengthened its Property Group with the appointment of James Walton as Partner.

James has over 20 years’ experience working in the finance sector, with a heavy focus on property finance, both in relation to distressed and non-distressed situations. James also has particular knowledge and experience of the evolving litigation funding market, advising and working with funders on the financing of disputes. His clients include lenders, debt funds, loan servicers, corporates, insolvency practitioners and private equity funds. He joins the firm from Rosling King LLP where he was a partner.

Edwin Coe’s Head of Property, Stephen Brower commented, “I am delighted to welcome James to the firm. His experience makes him a perfect fit for the Property Group, and for our clients. We are looking forward to working with him.”

James Walton commented, “I am very excited to be joining Edwin Coe and to help them grow their finance practice. The next few years are likely to see an interesting mix of new loans and distressed situations, and the established team at Edwin Coe will provide me with the perfect platform to develop opportunities arising in the market.“