James is a partner in the Corporate Department of our Hong Kong office. James advises on the structuring, formation, regulation and ongoing operation of investment funds. James’ practice also covers fund financing, asset and acquisition financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raisings and general commercial matters.
James McKeon
Partner
Overview
Expertise
- Investment funds
- Banking and finance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate and commercial
Qualifications and Admissions
- Admitted in the British Virgin Islands, 2023
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, 2022
- Registered Foreign Lawyer, Hong Kong, 2019
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Australia, 2011 (currently non-practising)
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), University of Queensland, Australia
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Queensland, Australia
Prior Career History
- Cooper Grace Ward, Australia
Recognition and Awards
- James is ranked as a Rising Star by IFLR1000
Publications and News
News
- Caribbean Regulatory Update – Q2 2024.
This Update provides an overview of the main legal developments in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands from 1 April to 30 June 2024. - Campbells acts for ADM Capital in forming strategic partnership with Seviora Holdings.
Campbells Hong Kong is pleased to have advised ADM Capital, Hong Kong, on forming a strategic partnership with Seviora. - Campbells announces partner promotion in Hong Kong.
Campbells is pleased to announce the promotion of James McKeon to partner in the Corporate Practice Group. - Campbells advised Zhuahai Huafa Group Co., Ltd. on its issuance and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Campbells acted as BVI counsel to Huafa 2021 I Company Limited on its issuance and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of up to US$250,000,000 4.25% Senior Guaranteed Perpetual Capital Securities and up to US$200,000,000 2.95% Guaranteed Senior Bonds due 2025.
Articles
- Secured Lending – Creating Security in the BVI.
This article discusses in detail the steps, both required and optional, to register security created by a BVI company in a secured lending transaction. - Hurricane season: Practical solutions for Cayman Islands funds.
This article discusses how Cayman funds and their investors can manage situations involving sanctioned investors and CIMA notifications following regulatory or other administrative action by foreign regulators.
Client Advisories
- BVI Professional Fund – The most popular BVI investment funds product.
The British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is one of the leading offshore investment funds jurisdictions, attracting investment managers and investors worldwide. BVI investment fund structures are well known in the industry and very flexible allowing investment managers to tailor their offering to the needs of investors. - Update - CIMA Prudential Information Survey.
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has launched the new Prudential Information Survey, which must be completed and submitted by all entities registered with CIMA as Registered Persons under the Securities Investment Business Act (Revised) (SIBA). - Upcoming key changes to the Cayman Islands Companies Act.
Robert Searle, James McKeon and Peter Alphart discuss amendments to Companies Act, effective on 1 January 2026. The update will further enhance Cayman’s competitive edge as an international financial services market.