Mr. Chapman also has a significant background in international transactions, particularly dealing with China and Chinese-related companies. These transactions include both assisting Chinese companies invest and raise capital in the U.S. and helping U.S. firms make investments and operate in China. From the media industry to the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Chapman has been engaged in working with clients on numerous China-U.S. transactions and matters.

Prior to joining Foley, Mr. Chapman established the Nixon Peabody LLP Silicon Valley office and served as its managing partner for two and a half years. He also had a major role in the development of Nixon Peabody's China practice.

His recent engagements include:

• Represented the sellers of a medical device manufacturer in connection with the sale of the company
• Represented the investment banker in the $750 million sale of a medical technology company
• Represented the Band of Angels in connection with four of its investments in 2011
• Represented a U.S. pharmaceutical company in connection with its license and development of pharmaceuticals in China
• Represented a medical products manufacturer in connection with its joint venture in China
• Represented the investor in its purchase of Series A preferred stock from a cutting edge clinical trial company
• Represented iCharts, Inc. in connection with its recent rounds of financing
• Represented Ananias World Fund in connection with the formation of a multi-billion dollar credit and collateral enhancement fund
• Represented the Band of Angels in connection with the formation of its seed investment fund
• Represented Sierra Asia Partners, a China focused investment bank, in connection with its world-wide reorganization
• Represented Oryx Advanced Materials in connection with the termination of its joint venture in China
• Represented China-based Senodia Technologies in connection with its bridge financing
• Represented Bellatore LLC in connection with the acquisition of the financial management business of Nationwide Insurance
• Represented Ferrari North America in connection with the sale of its California dealership
• Represented Zippi Networks in connection with an $11 million equity line of credit with Palm Valley Capital
• Represented Bellatore, Inc., in connection with its $11 million Series A financing
• Represented a developer of distributed energy monitoring software in connection with its $3 million bridge financing
• Represented Singapore telecommunications company, as co-counsel with King & Wood, in a Chinese joint-venture
• Represented Business Finance Capital Corporation in connection with its merger with First Community Bank
• Represented Austin Glen Core LLC in connection with its formation and structure of its real estate acquisition fund
• Represented TAS Commerce Fund I in connection with its formation and structure of its Asia investment fund
• Represented Northwest Fund I in connection with the sale of membership units

Mr. Chapman has been Peer Review Rated as BV® Distinguished™, a mark of excellence in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system and in 2010 he was recognized in the Legal 500 as one of the top mergers & acquisitions attorneys in the U.S. He was recently named one of the "Top 25 Clean Tech Lawyers in California" by the Daily Journal (2011). Mr. Chapman was selected for inclusion in the Northern California Super Lawyers® lists (2004-2008). He also was recognized as one of "Silicon Valley's Top Attorneys" by San Jose Magazine (2003-2007).

Mr. Chapman earned both his law degree (J.D.) and his master's degree (M.B.A.) from Santa Clara University. He is a graduate of Catholic University of America (B.A.).

Mr. Chapman is admitted to practice in California.

His recent articles and publications include:

• "Brave New World: Technology Transfer to China," The Licensing Journal, Vol. 31, No 7, August 2011
• "'JIAO PENGYOU'—A Guide for Successful Business Relationships in China," AMA's Leader's Edge, March 2011
• "Mergers and Acquisitions in China: Current Trends and Challenges in the Middle Kingdom," published by The Association for Corporate Growth, January 2011, by James C. Chapman, Partner, Foley & Lardner, and Linlin Li, Attorney
• "Intellectual Property Protection in China- Building the Proper Foundation," Nixon Peabody LLP, May 2009
• "M&A in China – Ten Strategies For Successful Cross-Border Transactions," Asian Counsel, September 2008
• "The Road to China: Ten Key Lessons for doing Business in China," The Licensing Journal, Vol. 28, No. 7, August 2008
• "In the Eye of a Hurricane - Duties of Directors in a Turbulent Environment," Software Developer's Forum Newsletter, August 2008
• "China IPOs—The Era of Transition," Asian Counsel, May 2008
• "Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions," Band of Angels Newsletter, March 2008
• "The Road to China: Ten Key Lessons on Doing Business in China," Nixon Peabody LLP, March 2008
• "Traps for the Unwary: The Application of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in China," Nixon Peabody LLP, March 2008
• "Trends in IPOs," Corporate Counselor, September 2007
• "Trends in IPOs," Band of Angels Newsletter, September 2007
• "Private Equity in China," Nixon Peabody Private Equity Alert, July 2007
• "Entering China: Legal Recommendations for Ensuring Success in a Foreign Market," San Jose Magazine, Vol. 9, Issue 10, October 2006
• "Mergers and Acquisitions: Integration, the Key to Success," Bay Area Lawyer, Vol. 2, Issue 4, July 2006
• "Entrepreneurialism 101: Five Key Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs," Bay Area Lawyer, Vol. 2, Issue 3, May 2006
• "Life and Death on the Corporate Battlefield: Advice to Management Employees Departing to Form New Companies," Bay Area Lawyer, Vol. 2, Issue 2, March 2006
• "Don't Turn a Dream Into a Nightmare: The Five Most Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Selling Their Businesses," Bay Area Lawyer, Vol. 2, Issue 2, March 2006
• "Minding Your Client's Business: Becoming an Indispensable Resource— Five Tips on Delivering for Business Clients," Bay Area Lawyer, Vol. 2, Issue 1, January 2006