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James is a specialist in claims involving cosmetic surgery, dentistry, orthopaedic surgery, cardiac surgery, chiropractic treatment, optometry and ophthalmology, mental health treatment, fertility treatment, and teleradiology. He has a keen interest in sports‑related injuries and concussion claims. He regularly delivers training and presentations to clients across the insurance sector, drawing on his in‑depth knowledge of complex medical and liability issues. He also advises insurers on coverage issues.
Prior to joining Clyde & Co, James was a senior lawyer at RPC and DAC Beachcroft, where he acted predominantly for medical malpractice insurers. He has over 10 years’ experience advising insurers across a wide range of complex claims.
James also has experience assisting medical professionals in regulatory proceedings and brings a background in criminal law. This provides him with a well‑rounded understanding of risk, investigation, and professional accountability.
James is ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners:
‘Up and Coming’ - Chambers 2025, 2026
‘Associate to Watch’ - Chambers 2023, 2024
‘Recommended Lawyer’ - Legal 500 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Endorsements:
- "James is intelligent and thorough. He is very personable which is important when dealing with clients who feel the pressure of their claims on a deeply personal level." - Chambers and Partners UK, 2025
- "James is very good across all of the issues and a safe pair of hands." - Chambers and Partners UK, 2025
- "He is very intelligent, efficient and shows very good client management." - Chambers and Partners UK, 2025
- "He is a very good lawyer." - Chambers and Partners UK, 2026
Experience
- Representing team doctors of professional rugby teams in the defence of concussion/brain injury claims by former players.
- Acting for a sonographer in a multi-million wrongful birth claim.
- Trusted legal adviser for a national cosmetic surgery clinic in the defence of its clinical negligence claims.
- Acting for a national fertility clinic in a high-value fatal claim.
- Representing private mental health clinics in the defence of clinical negligence and Human Rights Act claims.
