Debenhams Ottaway

Corporate and commercial

James is a partner in the corporate and commercial team. He works with clients on their acquisitions, disposals, investment/shareholders’ agreements, share schemes, bespoke articles of association and other constitutional documents, company administration and share buy-backs. James also has wide-ranging experience of advising on commercial agreements, including standard terms and conditions of business, supply of goods and services agreements and distribution agreements.

Trained and qualified with a Silver Circle firm in 2008; Joined Debenhams Ottaway in 2016; partner 2021.

Member of the Law Society

James studied law and completed the legal practice course at the University of Sheffield.