Jenni Ferguson

Jenni is a corporate lawyer who helps private businesses, investors and management teams navigate transactions at every stage of a business’s growth.

Since qualifying in 2013, Jenni has been advising on acquisitions and disposals, private equity and venture capital investments, shareholders’ agreements, corporate reorganisations and governance matters. Her experience spans transactions ranging in value from £500,000 to £100 million.

Jenni combines strong technical expertise with a practical and approachable style. She takes time to understand what matters most to her clients, helping them navigate the transaction process with clear, pragmatic advice and confidence in the decisions they are making.

Her work spans:

• company and business acquisitions and disposals
• private equity transactions
• venture capital and other investment rounds
• shareholders’ agreements
• corporate reorganisations
• corporate governance
• banking and finance transactions

Jenni has experience supporting ambitious and growing businesses, including early-stage companies raising investment and established businesses pursuing acquisitions, funding or other strategic opportunities.

Work highlights include:

• advising the former shareholders of TicketSellers on its acquisition by Citizen Ticket
• supporting iFast on its £5 million seed funding round
• guiding a med-tech start-up through its spin-out from a leading university and its first funding round
• helping the owners of a chain of food halls secure a new debt facility to fund the opening of a new location
• acting for the purchaser on the acquisition of an electrical manufacturing business

Prior to joining Harper James, Jenni spent more than ten years at top 50 law firms Blake Morgan and Gateley Legal. She joined Harper James as a Senior Corporate Solicitor in January 2024 and was promoted to Partner in February 2025.

Outside work, Jenni can usually be found running around after her two young children, playing the piano or exploring the Cornish coast on her stand-up paddleboard.

“I enjoy getting to know my clients and their businesses, understanding what is important to them and guiding them through the transaction process. I aim to combine a friendly and approachable style with practical advice that keeps the deal moving.”