Learn more about James Bailey

James is a Partner of our Corporate Finance business, based in our Birmingham office and works across the UK and internationally. He specialises in corporate finance, with extensive experience supporting institutions, owner managers, founders and corporates across all aspects of a corporate finance transaction.

James has 15 years of advisory and private equity experience, working on a number of sell-side mandates and supporting the buy and build strategies of private equity-backed businesses.

His recent transactions include providing buy-side advisory to portfolio companies of Livingbridge, Blixt and Vitruvian across a broad range of sectors.

He provided sell-side advisory to Arden Fine Foods UK Limited, providing strategic guidance on deal timing, transaction structure and funding terms, and negotiating with the lender where relevant. He also provided sell-side advisory to Microset, a Hinckley-based non-destructive testing (NDT) firm, which was acquired in a cross-border deal by Groupe SOCOMORE, a French counterpart.

Prior to joining BTG, James gained audit and tax experience at a major independent chartered accountancy, tax and advisory firm. James holds a degree in Economics from the University of East Anglia and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

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07/05/2026

Manufacturer bought out of administration following accelerated mergers and acquisitions (AMA) process

Leicestershire-based manufacturer of bespoke timber windows and doors, Benlowe Group Limited, has been bought out of administration by DorWins Joinery Ltd, preserving the business and the jobs of 56 employees.

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06/05/2026

BTG acquires the business recovery practice of South West firm Lameys

BTG has further enhanced its restructuring support for businesses across the South West of England with the acquisition of the business recovery and insolvency team from Lameys Accountants.

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05/05/2026

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited (in Administration) completion of sale to Arise Capital Partners LLC

The Joint Administrators of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited are pleased to confirm the successful completion of the sale of the Club to Arise Capital Partners LLC, a consortium led by David Storch, alongside Michael Storch and Tom Costin.

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