Lamb Building (Brighton)

Crime, Military Law, Regulatory

Serious Crime | Military | Regulatory

Recorder (Crime)

James’ practice encompasses all areas of Chambers’ criminal and quasi-criminal defence work in both the civilian courts and the Courts Martial, including allegations involving homicide, serious violence, firearms, drugs, sex, public order, dangerous dogs, dishonesty and Animal Welfare.

James has a particular interest in defending allegations of careless or dangerous driving, involving death, serious injury, or otherwise.

James is currently instructed to act for two of the Core Participants in the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry.

Middle Temple

Criminal Bar Association

South Eastern Circuit Executive Committee

Sussex Bar Mess Junior

Health & Safety Lawyers Association

Association of Military Court Advocates Committee

Bar Professional Training Course, Nottingham Law School (“Best Advocate” in year)

LLB (Hons), University of Exeter

Warwick School

Away from the law, James has played hockey at county and regional level, and is an avid real tennis player. He represents both the Bar Lawn Tennis Society and the Bar of England & Wales Cricket Club in international fixtures.