Beale & Co

Construction, health and safety, insurance, professional liability

James joined Beale and Company in 2003, qualifying in 2005, and is a Partner in the Construction and Engineering group and the Insurance/Professional Negligence group. James is admitted to practice in England and Wales and in Ireland.

During his time at Beale and Company, James has acted for engineers, architects, contractors in relation to a wide range of contentious matters arising during and after projects have been completed. These have ranged from small fee claims to high value, multiparty construction and engineering actions in the UK, Ireland and overseas. James has also acted for clients in respect of subrogated recovery actions and health and safety investigations.

James’ practice covers all forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitrations, adjudications and mediations.

James gives seminars and workshops on a number of topics of interest to professional bodies in the construction and engineering industry, including health and safety.

Admitted England and Wales 2005; Ireland 2009; partner Beale & Company 2016

Technology and Construction Solicitors Association, Society of Construction Law, Health and Safety Lawyers Association

University of Birmingham: BA Hons (Medieval and Modern History)College of Law, Guildford: Post Graduate Diploma in Law (PgDL)College of Law, Guildford: Legal Practice Course (LPC)