Biography

James is a skilled court room advocate with a reputation for getting to the core issues in a case quickly and tackling them effectively. He offers reliably sound judgement, pragmatic legal advice and an analytical approach to his instructions. James provides a very approachable service is always happy to discuss initial issues that his clients may face in dealing with claims. Before becoming a barrister, James worked as in-house counsel for a global FTSE 100 company for eight years dealing with high value commercial contract negotiations. He brings a wealth of business experience to his practice, which is primarily focussed on general commercial, property and family work.

Commercial Law

James is instructed by commercial clients from a range of different sectors in relation to all manner of business disputes. With his background of working in-house within a commercial enterprise, James has the direct operational experience required to understand complex business issues.

He offers specific technical knowledge of broadcast and satellite communications, telecommunications and high-value commercial contracts. His practice sees him frequently instructed on Breach of contract, Company law (partnership and shareholder disputes), Insolvency and bankruptcy (commercial and individual), Financial services claims, Debt recovery, Consumer Credit Act.