James Maton

Partner
jmaton@cooley.com
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No case is ever the same and I relish problem solving and strategy.

About James

James heads Cooley’s versatile UK disputes practice. He acts for companies in a wide range of commercial, contractual, privacy, and product liability disputes, whether resolved in Court proceedings or arbitration. His cases are often multi-jurisdictional and his work is particularly focused on the technology and manufacturing sectors. He conducts and co-ordinates internal investigations, and is experienced at helping companies to manage and resolve the numerous legal and reputational challenges that unexpected crises can present. 

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Passions

Scuba diving

Chair of Junior School Governors and director of an Academy Trust responsible for various schools


Experience

General Catalyst Leads Helsings 209 Million Euro Series B Financing

General Catalyst Leads Helsings 209 Million Euro Series B Financing

September 14, 2023

Cooley advised General Catalyst Partners, a venture capital firm providing early-stage and growth equity investments, as the lead investor in Helsing’s 209 million euro Series B financing.

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Michael McGrail
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Eric Popp
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Stephanie McFarland
Associate, Boston
Caroline Hobson
Partner, London
Chris Coulter
Partner, London
Aaron Pomeroy
Partner, Colorado
David Fletcher
Partner, Washington DC
James Maton
Partner, London
Kevin King
Partner, Washington DC
Matthew Smith
Partner, Boston
Christopher Kimball
Partner, Washington DC
Christine Graham
Special Counsel, London
Annie Froehlich
Special Counsel, Washington DC
Karen Tsai
Special Counsel, Washington DC
Karen Tsai
Special Counsel, Washington DC
Grant Schweikert
Special Counsel, Washington DC
Rebecca Ross
Special Counsel, Washington DC
Jan Lang
Associate, Brussels
Anna Caro
Associate, London
Marzia Di Candido
Associate, London
Juan Nascimbene
Associate, London
María Álvarez Requejo Heredero
Associate, Brussels
Rick Jantz
Associate, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Randwulf P. Singleton
Associate, Colorado
Jason Minio
Senior Paralegal, Boston

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Emerging Companies
Venture Capital
Antitrust & Competition
Tax
CFIUS
Government Contracts
Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
Foreign Direct Investment
Artificial Intelligence
Technology

Justin Bieber to Sell Music Rights to Hipgnosis Songs for $200 Million

Justin Bieber to Sell Music Rights to Hipgnosis Songs for $200 Million

February 2, 2023

Cooley advised Justin Bieber in a $200 million deal to sell his music rights to Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis Songs Capital.

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Michael Rhodes
Partner, San Francisco
Matt Hallinan
Partner, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Matthew D. Silverman
Special Counsel, San Diego
Jason Savich
Partner, San Francisco
Kristin Leavy
Special Counsel, Colorado
Edmond Lay
Associate, San Diego
Rachel F. Katz
Associate, New York
Harry Calkin
Associate, London
Calvin Lee
Associate, New York
David Bresnick
Partner, London
Stephanie Gentile
Partner, New York
Jacqueline Grise
Partner, Washington DC
Chris Coulter
Partner, London
Aaron Pomeroy
Partner, Colorado
James Maton
Partner, London
Leo Spicer-Phelps
Associate, London
Juan Nascimbene
Associate, London
Matthew S. Scarano
Associate, San Diego
Ellie Guadiana
Partner, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Joyce Kim
Associate, Chicago

Alvotech Agrees to Merge With SPAC Oaktree Acquisition Corp. II

Alvotech Agrees to Merge With SPAC Oaktree Acquisition Corp. II

December 9, 2021

Cooley advised Alvotech Holdings, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and manufacturing of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, on its agreement to merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Oaktree Acquisition Corp. II. Lawyers Michal Berkner, Div Gupta, Nicolas Dumont and Jarrett Burks led the Cooley team advising Alvotech.

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Michal Berkner
Partner, London
Div Gupta
Partner, New York
Nicolas H.R. Dumont
Partner, New York
Jarrett Burks
Associate, London
Vlad Herta
Associate, London
Wouter Deleersnyder
Associate, New York
Sonia Nath
Partner, Washington DC
Elizabeth Anne Wright
Partner, Brussels
Phil Mitchell
Partner, New York
Aaron Pomeroy
Partner, Colorado
Barbara Mirza
Partner, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Stacey A. Bradford
Special Counsel, Washington DC
Rick Jantz
Associate, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Stella Sarma
Special Counsel, Brussels
Jennifer Shanley
Special Counsel, New York
Ivor Elrifi
Partner, New York
Sharon Connaughton
Special Counsel, Washington DC
David Boles
Partner, London
Alexandria Ashour
Associate, San Diego
Chris Coulter
Partner, London
David Dalton
Associate, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Neelam Atwal
Associate, London
Chris Stack
Partner, London
Alan W. Tamarelli
Partner, New York
Karen Tsai
Special Counsel, Washington DC
Wyatt Kernell
Associate, New York
Reid Hooper
Special Counsel, Washington DC
Megan Browdie
Partner, Washington DC
Sanya Sukduang
Partner, Washington DC
Alessandra Murata
Partner, Palo Alto
Natasha Leskovsek
Of Counsel, Washington DC
James Maton
Partner, London
Shehzad Akram
Trainee Solicitor , London
Sarah Oliai
Associate, Washington DC
Barbara Borden
Partner, San Diego
Nicola Squire
Partner, London
Peter Byrne
Partner, New York
Claire Keast-Butler
Partner, London
Charles George
Associate, London
Jill Simon
Senior Paralegal, New York
Xander Lee
Partner, Los Angeles Santa Monica
Calvin Lee
Associate, New York

Related Practices & Industries

Mergers & Acquisitions
Life Sciences
Life Sciences Corporate Partnering & Licensing
Antitrust & Competition
Capital Markets
Compensation & Benefits
Employment & Labor
Healthcare
Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
Government Contracts
Intellectual Property Litigation
Public Companies
Tax
Technology Transactions

UNCITRAL Arbitration Brought Under NAFTA Chapter 11

UNCITRAL Arbitration Brought Under NAFTA Chapter 11

August 6, 2021

Representing a claimant in a UNCITRAL arbitration brought under NAFTA Chapter 11 seeking compensation exceeding US$2 billion for the arbitrary denial of an environmental permit for a subsea phosphate dredging project

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James Maton
Partner, London

Substantial Criminal Investigation for Manufacturer

Substantial Criminal Investigation for Manufacturer

August 6, 2021

Advising a manufacturer in a substantial criminal investigation examining alleged breaches of product safety laws regarding product design and the implementation of product recalls

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James Maton
Partner, London
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Rankings & accolades

The Legal 500 UK: Leading Individual - Public International Law (2022)

The Legal 500 UK: Commercial Litigation - Premium (2022)

The Legal 500 UK: Crime, fraud and licensing (2022)

The Legal 500 UK: Dispute resolution (2022) 

Chambers UK: Public International Law

Who's Who Legal Asset Recovery: Lawyers


Described as ‘diligent’, ‘intelligent’ and ‘unflappable.’

UK Legal 500