James joined Hayfin in 2024 and is a Director in the Private Credit Team.

Prior to joining Hayfin, James worked at Ares Management Limited in their European Direct Lending fund focused on middle market private credit opportunities across Europe. Before this, James worked in the investment banking division of Rothschild & Co in London, focusing on Debt Advisory & Restructuring across EMEA. James graduated from Warwick University with a BSc in Economics.