James Middleton
UK Head of Legal, AIG Europe
James is UK Head of Legal for global insurer AIG. He has managed M&A transactions both in private practice and in house and also led the extensive legal restructuring of AIG’s European businesses in preparation for the introduction of Solvency II. In addition, James recently implemented a review of AIG Europe’s corporate governance and brings insights into Board and sub-committee oversight of acquisitions and disposals. Prior to joining AIG, James was an associate at City law firm Travers Smith, specialising in private equity and corporate finance.