James Pryde practices commercial law with particular emphasis on mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance.  Mr. Pryde has significant experience in acquiring, financing and developing energy resources and infrastructure, representing private equity funds in acquisitions in a variety of industries and in representing Agribusinesses in general matters.  Mr. Pryde serves as general outside counsel to 2 private equity funds focusing on acquisition and development of energy resources and to one of the newest, most efficient Agribusinesses in the world.

Select Representations

• Acquisition and financing of seven power plants
• Development of a solar power facility
• Acquisition of the largest waste disposal company in the Midwest
• Sale of two interests in power plants
• Development, construction and financing of a meat procession facility
• Representing agribusinesses in governmental investigations

Bar and Court Admissions

Missouri, 1982

Education

University of Illinois, J.D., magna cum laude, 1982

Bradley University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1979

Civic Involvement and Honors

• University of Illinois – Articles Editor, Law Review and Member, Board of Editors
• Truman Heartland Community Foundation – Board Member, Executive Board Member and Chairperson of           Grants Committee
• Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2007, 2008 and 2009
• The Best Lawyers in America 2008 and 2009