Senior Associate

James focusses primarily on mergers and acquisitions, but also regularly advises on matters of corporate governance and reorganisations.
James advises on a wide range of clients, including individual entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital funds through to large national and internal companies. He works across all TLT sectors, including Retail & consumer goods, TMT and Leisure, food & drink.
James takes a collaborative and proactive approach to advising clients to identify their goal and objectives. Through this approach James builds a deep understanding of his clients needs to become their trusted adviser.
James qualified as a solicitor in 2018 and has spent the whole of his career working in private practice corporate law.
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
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Payroll providers and HMRC AML supervision: why registration is the easy part

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FCA publishes landmark Mills Review into AI and retail financial services: what firms need to know

Consumer Duty: Distribution chains, manufacturer obligations and board reporting – what firms need to know

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UK tech sovereignty: Insights from London Tech Week 2026

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PRA restates CRR definitions into PRA rulebook: what firms need to know before 1 January 2027

HFSS advertising enforcement: Practical takeaways from the ASA's recent rulings

Retail Agility: Navigating the AI frontier in retail

TLT's Guide to Scottish Licensing Board Policy Statements 2023-2028

Rethinking Hospitality: Embracing Challenges, Unlocking Growth

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TLT advises shareholders of ABEC on sale to Magnesium

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TLT enhances corporate practice with appointment of new partner

TLT continues growth of financial services regulatory team with appointment of new partner

TLT amongst finalists at Legal 500 ESG Awards 2025

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TLT advises Innova on sale of Stokeford Solar Farm to global renewable infrastructure managers

ESG in Action: Balancing the basket with the British Retail Consortium

World View: The International M&A podcast episode five

World View: The International M and A podcast - Episode four

Views on fintech - interview with Niels Pedersen, MMU
The Future Fund - one month on | Scale-up insights episode eight

Scale-up Insights episode six - Employee incentives

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International Fintech Case Study: Brexit Contract Migration | TLT

TLT oversees an international acquisition of a specialised South West business

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Capturing Capital: Succeeding in an Evolving Environment | TLT

Interview with Inverarity Morton: Simple Things Fermentations | TLT





























