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James C. Chapman

Partner
Lawyer

Menlo Park
USA

Mr. Chapman focuses his practice on securities law, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and international business transactions. He counsels publicly traded and privately held clients on public offerings, private placements, debt financings, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and related transactions. Mr. Chapman also represents venture capital firms, angels, and private equity groups in their investments. With 30 years of experience in corporate and securities law, he has represented clients in over 300 mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions.

Mr. Chapman has counseled clients ranging from media to pharmaceutical companies on numerous China-United States transactions. His international transactions work includes assisting Chinese companies in both investing and raising capital in the United States. Mr. Chapman also assists U.S. firms in investing and operating in China and has been involved in negotiating resolutions to some of the most high-profile disputes involving US companies operating in China.

  • Rimon P.C. (Partner)
  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (Partner)
  • Foley Ventures LLC (Manager)
  • Foley & Lardner, LLP (Partner)
  • The Catholic University of America (B.A. International Relations; B.A. Spanish)
  • Santa Clara University (J.D.)
  • Santa Clara University (M.B.A.)
  • US Clean Tech Attorney of the Year, ACQ Global (Metropolis International Group Ltd), 2018
  • US-China Investment Attorney of the Year, ACQ Global (Metropolis International Group Ltd), 2018
  • Most Outstanding US Securities Lawyer, Acquisition International (AI Global Media Ltd.), 2018
  • China Investment Attorney of the Year, Worldwide Financial Advisor (Productive Media), 2016-2017
  • Best M&A Attorney, California, AI Global Media (AI Global Media Ltd), 2016
  • China Investment Attorney of the Year, Corporate Live Wire, 2016
  • China Investment Attorney of the Year, Finance Monthly (Universal Media Ltd.), 2014-2016
  • Best for Public Offerings and Private Placements, Corporate Live Wire, 2015
  • China Investment Attorney of the Year in California, Global Law Experts, 2015
  • China Investment Attorney of the Year – California, Corporate INTL Magazine (JRS Corporate Limited), 2015
  • Top Rated Securities & Corporate Finance Attorney, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters Corporation), 2004–2008, 2012-13
  • Top 25 Clean Tech Lawyers in California, Daily Journal,  2011
  • Top 500 Mergers & Acquisitions, The Legal 500 Rankings (Legalease Ltd), 2010
  • Silicon Valley’s Top Attorneys, San Jose Magazine, 2003–2007