James Chapman

Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

James Chapman is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, a leading international law firm. He specializes in corporate and securities law, with a focus on start-up and emerging companies, as well as the venture capitalists, private equity groups, and angel investors who support them. Jim provides expert legal guidance to both publicly traded and privately held companies looking to expand their operations domestically and internationally.

Professional Expertise

Jim has substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment, technology transfers, and joint ventures in China, making him a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex international transactions. Over his career, he has been involved in approximately 250 mergers, acquisitions, and finance transactions, demonstrating his depth of expertise in the field.

Thought Leadership

A prolific author and speaker, Jim has written approximately 50 articles and delivered over 50 presentations in the past four years. His insights cover topics such as:

• Raising venture capital

• Mergers and acquisitions

• Start-up strategies

• Doing business in China

• International business law

Recognition

Jim's outstanding contributions to corporate law have earned him numerous accolades, including:

• Recognition by Law 500 as one of the best lawyers in the U.S. for mergers and acquisitions

• Named one of the Top 25 Clean Tech Lawyers in California (2011) by the Daily Journal

• Recognized as one of Northern California’s Super Lawyers by San Francisco Magazine and Law and Politics Media