Jim has been with Weightmans since 1993 joining from Zurich (Eagle Star) where he was employed between 1985 and 1993.

Jim now provides thought leadership across a range of topics affecting personal injury claims. Previously he specialised in occupational disease cases with particular interest in respiratory disease, work related upper limb disorders and noise induced hearing loss claims.

Jim has been involved in much high-profile litigation, defending class actions brought by claimants, representing the successful lead appellant in the Notts and Derbyshire Textile Litigation (Baker v Quantum Clothing) in the Supreme Court (UKSC 2011).