Having qualified as a solicitor in 2003, Adam has over 20 years' experience in advising businesses on their growth and exit strategies. Adam joined Harper James as a Partner in 2018 and became Head of Corporate in 2022. In Adam’s role as Director of Legal Strategy and Operations & Head of Corporate, he is responsible for the legal services aspects of Harper James and for defining the firm’s strategic vision and objectives to achieve our long-term goals, together with our CEO, Toby Harper, and the other senior leaders.
I first caught the law bug while working as a legal accountant at the firm that’s now DLA Piper. I had progression on my mind, so I did a week’s work experience in the corporate team and was converted!
Adam advises businesses on strategic investments, company and business acquisitions, company and business sales, negotiating the terms of debt funding and structuring joint ventures and he has a friendly and constructive approach when working with clients.
I really love getting to know my clients and their businesses so I can cut the rubbish and focus on what is important to them and their business.
In addition to corporate law, Adam brings first-hand knowledge and experience developed over the years of founding three businesses.
I joined Harper James in 2018, following a career break in New Zealand. During that break, I was founder of three businesses – a CrossFit® gym, a sports clothing brand and a sports photography business. My experience of being a founder adds much more value than your average corporate lawyer. I approach each of my clients' needs with well rounded, holistic advice, making sure their businesses are protected and set up correctly to grow.
In his spare time, when not chasing around after his wife and three sons, Adam is an avid CrossFit athlete and Olympic weightlifter, regularly competing in both sports. He recently won Gold medals in the Masters 73kg bodyweight category at the British Masters Weightlifting Championships, and at the English Weightlifting Championships, and in CrossFit is ranked in the top 20 in his age group in the UK.
Adam took part in our Spotlight on our Solicitors series, sharing his journey into law and proudest career moments. Read the interview to hear about his life in law. We also caught up with Adam in our 20 Questions series, where he told us what he gets up to when not at work and his answer to whether businesses should seek investment or grow their businesses organically. Check out the video in full.
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