James joined Stevens & Bolton LLP on qualification in 2014 and became a managing associate in May 2022.
James handles a broad range of commercial disputes from High Court litigation and international arbitration to everyday trading disputes, with a focus on achieving pragmatic and commercially sensible outcomes. He has experience advising clients across a range of sectors including aviation, insurance and life sciences. He is also a member of the firm’s Brexit Group and the Consumer Group.
Prior to pursuing a career in law, James was a policy advisor at the Home Office and helped to develop government policy on policing and crime issues. He has also worked in the wine industry and maintains a keen interest in this area.