James Groom

About

James is a highly-trusted corporate lawyer with significant national and international experience. His areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, commercial contracts and corporate governance matters.

Before establishing Groom Kennedy in 2001, James worked for large law firms in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, specialising in the areas of corporate and securities law. He also worked as senior corporate counsel and company secretary for the Australasian operations of GE Capital.

James has a calm and practical approach to providing advice and builds strong relationships with clients ranging from entrepreneurs and start-ups to listed public companies.

In addition to his extensive legal practice, James is an experienced director of public and private companies. He is also Deputy Chancellor of the University of Tasmania.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Laws - University of Tasmania

Contact

James.Groom@groomkennedy.com.au

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Represented a number of software and services companies in exits to listed companies and private equity funds in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and elsewhere
Represented an Australian biotech company in its international commercialisation and major contracts programs
Represented an Australian food company in its highly successful ASX IPO

Represented the Australian operations of an international financial services business in its $6billion refinancing
Regularly engaged by HNWs and family offices to assist with complex and sensitive succession planning and other private client matters

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Groom Kennedy advises on the sale of Studio Ninja to ImageQuix

Studio Ninja will join ImageQuix's extensive portfolio of industry-leading software solutions for professional photographers

8/2/2024

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ASIC Crackdown on Greenwashing

Companies must ensure that climate related information is not misleading

11/12/2023

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ASIC Calls for Prioritisation of Cybersecurity among Company Boards

Directors should be aware of and prepared for cybersecurity threats

1/12/2023

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Tax, Pricing & Risk in M&A – Insights from the Tax Institute Convention (Tasmania)

Key M&A takeaways from the Tax Institute’s Tasmanian Convention: structuring choices, locked box vs completion accounts, tax warranties, indemnities and earn-outs.

21/10/2025

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Shareholder disputes: How to prevent them, and what to do when things turn sour

Learn how to prevent and resolve shareholder disputes in Australia, with guidance on agreements, governance, and dispute resolution options.

12/9/2025

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Franchisors beware: Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct

On 1 April 2025, major reforms to Australia’s Franchising Code of Conduct came into effect. This article outlines what franchisors need to know and do before the full transition deadline on 1 November 2025.

26/6/2025

About

James is a highly-trusted corporate lawyer with significant national and international experience. His areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, commercial contracts and corporate governance matters.

Education

Contact

Select Transactions

Knowledge and Insights

Groom Kennedy advises on the sale of Studio Ninja to ImageQuix

ASIC Crackdown on Greenwashing

ASIC Calls for Prioritisation of Cybersecurity among Company Boards

Tax, Pricing & Risk in M&A – Insights from the Tax Institute Convention (Tasmania)

Shareholder disputes: How to prevent them, and what to do when things turn sour

Franchisors beware: Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct

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