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Crime

James specialises in criminal law, both prosecuting and defending. He enjoys a busy Crown Court practice and has been involved in large-scale drugs conspiracies, firearms offences, serious organised crime and sexual offences. He is a Category 2 Prosecutor and has started to accept instructions in RASSO youth cases.

Since joining Chambers in August 2023, James has had some impressive results, including a successful appearance in the Court of Appeal which resulted in his client’s immediate release from prisons.

James has the ability to quickly grasp the real issues in a case. He has a down-to-earth approach with clients and provides detailed and considered advice, thinking through issues from all angles before deciding on a course of action. James is always thoroughly prepared which is evident in his advocacy.

The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn The Northern Circuit The Criminal Bar Association

James read Law at Lancaster University and was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn in 2021 after being awarded a Distinction in his Master’s Degree in Legal Practice. He completed pupillage at the Crown Prosecution Service in 2022.

LLM, BPP University: Distinction Bar Training Course, BPP University: Very Competent LLB Law, University of Lancaster: 2.1