James Stafford, a FOCUS Principal, has substantial experience across investment banking and audit. He has experience in advising founders and managements teams on a wide range of M&A and capital raisings, with a particular focus on the technology, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.

Prior to joining FOCUS, Stafford trained as an accountant in financial services audit at Mazars before moving into M&A, most recently spending three years with a London-based boutique investment bank.

Stafford is a Chartered Accountant (CAI) and holds a Bachelor of Business and Accounting from Maynooth University.