About

James is a specialist personal injury, clinical negligence, and employment law barrister.

James is instructed by both Claimants and Defendants/Respondents and is prepared to act on a CFA basis where appropriate.

James’ paperwork practice includes drafting pleadings and writing advices on law, procedure, and tactics. As an advocate James has appeared in the County Court, Employment Tribunal, and High Court.

James prides himself on conducting a thorough analysis of all the issues in every case, and providing a professional but approachable service to all his clients.

Before coming to the Bar, James graduated from LSE with a first-class degree in law. He also worked as a research assistant at the Law Commission. This has given James additional insight and technical skills which he applies in his day to day practice.

Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

James has a busy court and paperwork practice in personal injury. He accepts instructions across all of PI work, including:

• Road Traffic Accidents
• Occupiers’ Liability
• Public Liability
• Employer’s Liability
• Fundamental Dishonesty

He is an effective and well prepared advocate that is able to identify what the key issues are, and what is likely to persuade the Judge.

His paperwork is clear and focussed. He is able to identify early on in a case what the likely issues are going to be, and what practical steps a client needs to take in order to strengthen their position. His detailed knowledge of the CPR adds value in avoiding procedural pitfalls.

James has a growing clinical negligence practice. He has advised and been instructed on various matters, including in a claim for the delayed diagnosis of cancer and in the High Court.

Employment

James practices primarily in ERA and EqA claims. He regularly acts at trial, in PHs and in judicial mediations, for both claimants and respondents. He is frequently instructed in multiday ET trials.

James also advises on merits for claimants, respondents, and insurers.