Partner, Head of Digital & FutureLaw
James is a partner and head of our Digital sector team and also leads our FutureLaw innovation programme.
As head of TLT FutureLaw he is responsible for the development of new legal and other solutions for TLT’s clients, particularly relating to LegalTech, professional services consulting and alternative resourcing, working with a team of talented lawyers and other professionals across TLT and with external partners.
For over 20 years he advised fast growth companies and international corporations on the development of innovative technologies and the sourcing of multi-million GBP enterprise wide applications and services across the Digital, Retail, Financial Services and Public Sectors.
He has been ranked as a leader in field and leading individual for IT and telecoms in Chambers UK and is ranked as "Hall of Fame" in Legal 500 UK 2026, the two leading independent guides to the legal profession.
James is also Chair of the Board of trustees of Watershed Arts Trust Limited (an innovative cross-artform venue and producer sharing, developing and showcasing cultural ideas and talent).
Jurisdiction: England & Wales.
Experience
Related sectors
Digital
Retail & Consumer Goods
Leisure, food and drink
Government & public services
Future energy
Advanced engineering and manufacturing
Digital media
Fast growth companies
Fintech
Software and IT services
Telecoms
Related services
Copyright
Inventions know-how and patents
Designs
Intellectual property disputes
Web and mobile IP protection
Data privacy & cybersecurity
Ebusiness and digital exploitation
Technology development and distribution
Supply and distribution and agency agreements
Brands and trade marks
Advertising marketing and promotions
Commercial
Intellectual Property
Technology & Communications
Insights & events
Trump v Slaughter: Could the latest US Supreme Court decision destabilise the EU-US data transfer regime?
Consumer Duty: Distribution chains, manufacturer obligations and board reporting – what firms need to know
UK public procurement: Can you prioritise British suppliers?
DMCCA penalty #2: CMA fines Marks Electrical for use of automatic opt-ins for additional charges
Infrastructure Planning Blog 55: Goodbye statutory consultation and other planning infrastructure news
AI in Motion: Balanced algorithms - addressing bias in AI
Infrastructure Planning Blog 54: A new draft national policy statement and a solar misapprehension
UK tech sovereignty: Insights from London Tech Week 2026
Infrastructure Planning Blog 53: Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects, and more
A change in the wind: How planning reforms are powering onshore wind development
HFSS advertising enforcement: Practical takeaways from the ASA's recent rulings
Just over a week until World Cup 2026 kicks off: it's time for licensed premises to prepare
Hydrogen projects: navigating planning policy in the absence of a settled national strategy
Infrastructure Planning Blog 52: Changes to Habitats Regulations, application fees, a parliamentary petition, and a solar farm refusal
When do the UK public procurement rules apply? Public Authorities and Public Undertakings under the Procurement Act 2023
Infrastructure Planning Blog 50: An offshore wind DCO, safeguarding transmission and the King’s Speech
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TLT advises leading renewable energy company on sweep of strategic transactions
TLT continues Future Energy focus with new Partner hire 
TLT acts for renewable energy developer on funding for two solar projects in Ireland
TLT further invests in Future Energy with appointment of new Corporate partner
TLT named supplier on Legal Panel for Government framework 
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Energise2030: Developing energy projects for the long-term
ESG in Action: Balancing the basket with the British Retail Consortium
Energise2030: Grid reform, Gate 2 and what's next for connections
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TLT’s Future Energy Women’s Network video series
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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
The land use challenge: creating a system to deliver net zero
Government and public services legal panel appointments
TLT advises leading renewable energy company on sweep of strategic transactions
TLT continues Future Energy focus with new Partner hire
TLT Advises on Funding for Irish Solar Projects | TLT
TLT Invests Further in Future Energy | TLT
TLT Named Supplier on Government Legal Panel | TLT
TLT advises Eiffel Investment Group and BTS on financing for nine new biomethane plants in Italy
TLT advises Dalmore Capital on acquisition of seven river hydropower sites
TLT supercharges innovation and tech offering with strategic partner hire
TLT acts for NORD on financing of battery storage project
TLT advises FCA-authorised Sunsave on the roll-out of the UK’s first solar subscription
Nick Evans joins TLT as partner placing the firm at the helm of infrastructure, planning, public law and future energy in the UK
TLT real estate and future energy growth continues
TLT expands future energy and infrastructure expertise with new Partner appointment
TLT Head of Future Energy shortlisted at Solar and Storage Awards 2025
Energise2030: Developing energy projects for the long-term
ESG in Action: Balancing the basket with the British Retail Consortium
Energise2030: Grid reform, Gate 2 and what's next for connections
Employment law focus: An update on gender equality issues at work
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
Scale up Insights episode five - grow and manage your team
Scale‑Up Insights Podcast: Getting to Grips with Data | TLT
Scale‑Up Insights Podcast: IP Retrospective | TLT
International Fintech Case Study: Brexit Contract Migration | TLT
UK Utilities Case Study: Employment Law and Brexit Planning | TLT
TLT oversees an international acquisition of a specialised South West business
Advising a fast-growth eCommerce consultancy on a share capital sale and reinvestment
TLT’s Future Energy Women’s Network video series: Insights from women working across the future energy market
Preparing for the Procurement Act 2023 - construction industry focus
Community, connection and collaboration - TLT and Forest Green Rovers FC
BNG - TLT and Belmont Estate talk nature positivity
What does the next generation of our cities look like?
