Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Additional 'Salcombe' EDM artist links
References
Timeline
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Jake Kingsbury

Jake Kingsbury

Oxford,Oxfordshire

Summary

- 'The ideal candidate will be a self-driven, results-oriented professional with a proven track record of success in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You should possess a unique blend of experience and a customer-centric attitude that will allow you to thrive in this dynamic, high-impact role.'

1. Professional and successful: highly experienced (10+years) former successful legal professional in a past life (so it seems now) with a deep focus on international corporate m&a/private equity/venture capital.

2. Used to fast-paced environment: international m&a is about as fast paced/intense as it gets in my view (for good and bad...).

3. Deep appreciation and understanding of the need for robust legal solutions to protect company interests and facilitate business growth through thorough contract management and strategic advisory services.

4. Significant client relationship skills developed over many years as a corporate lawyer in London.

5. High level of musical and artistic ability: in addition to being a music scholar at Eton College, since August 2024 I have developed a very keen interest in EDM and create original music under the artist brand name 'Salcombe', including to date 7 tracks on Apple, Deezer and - most importantly of course - Amazon Music. As Salcombe, I already have a significant social media presence on X (verified channel), Instagram, LinkedIn and my own website - salcombemusic.com.

6. Jake Kingsbury personal page: I also have a social presence as simply Jake Kingsbury (UK musical and visual artist) - on Instagram and Facebook.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

M&A/Venture Capital Lawyer

VWV
Bristol, Bristol
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • SENIOR ASSOCIATE ROLE
  • Advised numerous high growth companies and venture capital firms on venture capital investments, including acting for Inovo Robotics on a £1.5m Series A investment round by Foresight Group.
  • Participated in continuous professional development training regularly to ensure provision of up to date legal advice.
  • Offered helpful, informative and user friendly legal advice to clients, colleagues and external practitioners.

Corporate Lawyer

Squire Patton Boggs
London, City of London
02.2018 - 09.2024
  • SENIOR ASSOCIATE ROLE
  • (April 2018) Advising the management team on the MBO of Capital Economics by Phoenix Private Equity in a deal valuing the business at approx £100m.
  • (Feb-March 2018) Acting for Lloyds Register on the acquisition of a UK cybersecurity company Nettitude Limited for approximately £50m.
  • Conducted due diligence investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitated training sessions on new legislations, enhancing team expertise in current legal matters.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation changes to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Advised clients on mergers and acquisitions for successful business expansion.

Underwriter - Transaction Risk Insurance

Tokio Marine HCC
London, City of London
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • SENIOR UNDERWRITER ROLE
  • Managed workload efficiently, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high quality output.
  • Streamlined underwriting processes to maximise efficiency and productivity.
  • Analysed financial data to determine the risk of granting insurance coverage.
  • Drafted clear reports outlining findings and recommendations, aiding senior management decision-making process.
  • Balanced customer needs whilst adhering to strict regulatory standards within the insurance industry.
  • Assessed insurance applications for approval, ensuring company profitability.
  • Identified potential risks associated with policies, protecting company assets from loss exposure.
  • Attended relevant industry seminars.

International M&A/Private Equity Lawyer

Eversheds Sutherland
London, City of London
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • SENIOR ASSOCIATE ROLE
  • (Jan-Sept 2016) Acting for G4S on a series of worldwide acquisition/disposals in various jurisdictions (deal size range £5m-100m).
  • (July-Sept 2015) Acting for Accel-KKR (US private equity firm) and other individual sellers on the disposal of Zinc Ahead Group (software) to Veeva Systems US for a sum in excess of $130m.
  • (Feb-March 2015) Acting for Global University Systems (GUS) on the acquisition of the University of Law from Montague private equity group for a sum in excess of $100m.
  • (Sept-Dec 2014) Acting for Accel-KKR on the MBO of Swedish headquartered EPiServer, a leading provider of digital marketing and e-commerce solutions, for approx $200m (advising on all aspects across 4 different time zones (west and east coast USA, UK and Sweden).

International M&A/Venture Capital Lawyer

Edwards Wildman
London, City of London
05.2011 - 08.2014
  • SENIOR ASSOCIATE ROLE
  • (August 2014) Acting for a Middle Eastern consortium on the acquisition of the freehold title to a large hotel in Frankfurt leased to Hilton hotels (£100m+).
  • (2014) Acting for ABRY Partners (US private equity firm) on the proposed acquisition of a large UK telecoms network provider for £150m+.

Corporate/Venture Capital Lawyer

Osborne Clarke
London, City of London
01.2006 - 01.2017
  • ASSOCIATE ROLE
  • Advised clients on many mergers and acquisitions and venture capital deals for successful business expansion.
  • Conducted due diligence investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Negotiated contractual terms and conditions for better client protection.
  • Delivered complex corporate legal advice by interpreting legislation and case law.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation changes to provide accurate advice to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

The University of Manchester
Manchester
09.1998 - 09.2001

High School Diploma - 20th Century American History, Film Studies, Music

Francis W. Parker School
Chicago, Illinois
09.1996 - 09.1997

A-Levels - Economics & Politics, English, French

Eton College
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
09.1991 - 09.1998

Skills

  • Experienced EDM artist (Salcombe) with 7 tracks on Amazon Music
  • Highly skilled classical musician (Grade 7 violin at age 13 and music scholar at school) and video editor (Apple/Logic/Final Cap Cut)
  • Experienced in current Artificial Intelligence image and film generators (Kling AI, Runway) - see 'Bantham AI' you tube site
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Highly skilled communicator
  • Contract negotiations
  • Financial acumen
  • Negotiation tactics and expertise
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Attention to detail - at all times

Websites

Affiliations

  • Running (always!), theatre, films, great food, listening to and attending live music events (of course), skiing and sailing.

Accomplishments

Music Scholar - Eton College

Languages

English
Native

Additional 'Salcombe' EDM artist links

https://x.com/Salcombe22


https://www.instagram.com/salcombemusic22


Website: salcombemusic.com

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

M&A/Venture Capital Lawyer

VWV
09.2018 - 09.2019

Corporate Lawyer

Squire Patton Boggs
02.2018 - 09.2024

Underwriter - Transaction Risk Insurance

Tokio Marine HCC
11.2016 - 11.2017

International M&A/Private Equity Lawyer

Eversheds Sutherland
08.2014 - 11.2016

International M&A/Venture Capital Lawyer

Edwards Wildman
05.2011 - 08.2014

Corporate/Venture Capital Lawyer

Osborne Clarke
01.2006 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

The University of Manchester
09.1998 - 09.2001

High School Diploma - 20th Century American History, Film Studies, Music

Francis W. Parker School
09.1996 - 09.1997

A-Levels - Economics & Politics, English, French

Eton College
09.1991 - 09.1998

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