James joined Chambers in 2022 having practised for more than a decade as a solicitor in major law firms in Paris and London, acting as counsel in more than 20 international arbitrations and in large-scale commercial litigation - particularly in relation to large energy, construction, and defence projects - including for and against state entities. Since coming to the Bar, James has appeared regularly in the High Court (both Commercial Court and Chancery Division), including unled on significant applications, and in international arbitrations.

Called in 2021.