Shipping litigation.

Called to the Bar 1984; Pupillage in mixed common law chambers 1984 – 1986; Claims Executive with an International Group P&I Club in London and Hong Kong managing P&I and FD&D matters 1986 – 1990; Assistant Solicitor at HFW 1990 – 1997; Partner at HFW 1997 – 2015 specialising in shipping and commercial disputes; Partner and COLP Campbell Johnston Clark 2015 to date.

Law Society.

James is a partner whose core practice is in commercial and maritime matters, involving court and arbitration proceedings as well as mediation, with extensive experience in a broad variety of issues arising from charterparties, bills of lading, COAs, general average, "dry" aspects of casualties, including piracy, shipbuilding, sale and purchase of ships and super yachts, ship repair contracts, shipping insolvency scenarios and marine insurance disputes (including market and P&I coverage issues).

James has run cases for clients across the full spectrum of interests in the shipping sector, including owners, charterers, P&I Clubs, hull underwriters, energy companies and banks. His career spans more than 30 years of experience as a litigator with expertise in shipping cases.

Durham University, BA (Hons) Law 1980 – 1983; Inns of Court Law School 1984.