Full Profile
James has extensive experience in high-stakes disputes, including defending Queensland’s first cladding-related claim involving a commercial building, securing a multi-million dollar judgment in an infrastructure dispute over acoustic defects in the Epping to Chatswood Rail Link and successfully defending a professional indemnity declinature in a rare financial lines dispute.
His experience spans diverse industries, including winning trials defending a global agricultural company in a crop damage case and in investment-related proceedings for a mortgage broking firm. He has also advised on regulatory investigations, acting for over 15 aged care providers before the Royal Commission and defending a client in a data breach inquiry led by the Office of the Information Commissioner.
James is frequently quoted in leading legal and insurance publications on emerging trends in professional indemnity, construction liability, and dispute resolution.
He is admitted to practice in the United Kingdom and Australia, and has litigated claims in numerous jurisdictions in Australia, the UK and Europe.
James is consistently recognised for his work in the industry, most recently he has also been recognised in the “Best Lawyers in Australia” rankings for his expertise Insurance Law.
Experience
Professional indemnity
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Construction professionals – Acting in defence of various professionals (engineers, architects, building surveyors) regarding claims involving aluminium composite panelling (ACP) and other combustible building materials.
Insurance coverage
Technology
Infrastructure
Royal Commission
Regulatory experience
Cyber
Arbitration
Commercial disputes