James R. Lane
Managing Director
“My role in advising and representing M&A clients is rooted in both strategic consultation and proactive advocacy. As a consultant, I work to establish realistic, actionable goals, while as an advocate, I aim to surpass them. At the core of my approach is my ability to deliver insightful, objective guidance that drives optimal, comprehensive outcomes.”
Jamie Lane joins Progress Partners with over 25 years of experience and expertise in finance and law, alongside extensive work across the capital markets spectrum. His depth of experience in Consumer Goods & Services, Health Tech & Services, and Business Services has made him a trusted advisor to founders, executives and boards.
As a Managing Director, Jamie draws on his diverse background to advise on strategic transactions that unlock value and promote sustainable growth. His consultative and comprehensive approach covers mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, growth capital, and corporate structuring, allowing him to adeptly navigate the intricate challenges of M&A and capital markets, helping businesses achieve their financial and operational goals.
Before joining Progress Partners, Jamie led successful transactions at Tully & Holland for clients such as Vermont Coffee, Indie Lee, Nikon USA, and Bed Jet. At William Blair & Company, he was instrumental in establishing the Boston office and played a key role in the equity capital markets group. With a J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a B.A. from Colgate University, Jamie’s legal foundation adds further depth to his strategic capabilities, making him a well-rounded and trusted advisor across multiple disciplines.
“My role in advising and representing M&A clients is rooted in both strategic consultation and proactive advocacy. As a consultant, I work to establish realistic, actionable goals, while as an advocate, I aim to surpass them. At the core of my approach is my ability to deliver insightful, objective guidance that drives optimal, comprehensive outcomes.”
Jamie Lane joins Progress Partners with over 25 years of experience and expertise in finance and law, alongside extensive work across the capital markets spectrum. His depth of experience in Consumer Goods & Services, Health Tech & Services, and Business Services has made him a trusted advisor to founders, executives and boards.
As a Managing Director, Jamie draws on his diverse background to advise on strategic transactions that unlock value and promote sustainable growth. His consultative and comprehensive approach covers mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, growth capital, and corporate structuring, allowing him to adeptly navigate the intricate challenges of M&A and capital markets, helping businesses achieve their financial and operational goals.
Before joining Progress Partners, Jamie led successful transactions at Tully & Holland for clients such as Vermont Coffee, Indie Lee, Nikon USA, and Bed Jet. At William Blair & Company, he was instrumental in establishing the Boston office and played a key role in the equity capital markets group. With a J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a B.A. from Colgate University, Jamie’s legal foundation adds further depth to his strategic capabilities, making him a well-rounded and trusted advisor across multiple disciplines.
