James Bee

james.bee@lw.com

+44.20.7710.1176

"A recognised ESG expert. Straightforward, sharp and down to earth and is an excellent addition to this world-class team."

The Legal 500 UK 2025

"Impressive in every sense. Insightful, strategic and innovative in ... ESG product offerings."

The Legal 500 UK 2025

"Provided us with outstanding legal service under extremely time-sensitive situations."

The Legal 500 UK 2025

Profile

James Bee is an associate in the Environmental, Land & Resources Practice of Latham & Watkins’ London office.

James' experience includes advising clients on the following practice areas, in both a transactional and advisory context:

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)
Energy, with a particular focus on renewables

James trained in the firm’s London office, gaining experience in mergers and acquisitions, structured finance, and project finance.

Experience

James' representative experience includes advising:

A large global private equity firm on all aspects of its ESG requirements, including the incorporation of ESG guidelines, the development of ESG processes in respect of diligence on all potential acquisitions, and ESG reviews of newly acquired companies
A global energy company in relation to complaints made under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Entities
A large UK public company in relation to mandated ESG disclosures in its annual corporate reporting
Multinational lenders in connection with an equity bridge loan connected to the development of a solar power plant in Egypt
An energy-focused global private equity firm in relation to a review of its portfolio-wide ESG policies
A state-owned investment fund on its acquisition of an Asian-based micro-irrigation company
SABIC in relation to the provision of ongoing support on UK-based EHS issues
A number of large global corporates in relation to ESG and EHS regulatory issues arising from the issuance of green bonds

Qualifications

Bar Qualification

England and Wales (Solicitor)

Education

Legal Practice Course, BPP University College, 2019
LLB Law in American Law, University of Nottingham, 2017

Practices

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April 2, 2025 Recognition

Latham Advises on Transaction Named Overall Securitization and CRE Securitization Deal of the Year

Firm advises on winning deal announced at GlobalCapital’s European Securitization Awards.

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July 4, 2025 Article

European Commission Consults on CBAM Extension and Announces Plans to Protect EU Exporters

The EU CBAM Regulation’s extension would target downstream products to mitigate carbon leakage risks, and seek to strengthen climate policy and ensure fair carbon pricing.

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June 27, 2025 Article

UK Government Consults on Sustainability Reporting Standards and Climate Transition Planning

The consultations relate to UK climate transition planning, sustainability disclosure standards and requirements for corporates and other entities, as well as assurance of sustainability disclosures.

June 24, 2025 Article

European Commission Announces Intention to Withdraw EU Green Claims Directive Proposal, Although the Status Remains Unclear

June 24, 2025 Our Work

Latham Advises Platinum Equity in Its Acquisition of Solo Group

May 28, 2025 Article

James Bee

Profile

Experience

Qualifications

Bar Qualification

Education

Practices

Recognition

Latham Advises on Transaction Named Overall Securitization and CRE Securitization Deal of the Year

News & Insights

European Commission Consults on CBAM Extension and Announces Plans to Protect EU Exporters

UK Government Consults on Sustainability Reporting Standards and Climate Transition Planning

European Commission Announces Intention to Withdraw EU Green Claims Directive Proposal, Although the Status Remains Unclear

Latham Advises Platinum Equity in Its Acquisition of Solo Group

European Commission Unveils Two Proposals Impacting the EU Batteries Regulation