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
ICO secures data protection improvements from leading AI developers: What this means
Infrastructure Planning Blog 72: Latest solar DCO decision analysed
The Electronic Communications Code in court: Five lessons operators should be acting on now
Northern Ireland Planning and Environment update: Energy
The ICO's agentic AI call for evidence: What you need to know
Fair play for gamers: CPC Network takes enforcement action on in-game virtual currencies
Infrastructure Planning Blog 70: Statistics on major projects, tech updates, and applying the new NPPF
The Electronic Communications Code: Building a resilient telecoms portfolio
Infrastructure Planning Blog 69: Application stocktake as changes to the Planning Act 2008 regime start to take effect
EU KIDS Act: Europe's plan to strengthen child online safety
Infrastructure Planning Blog 68: Morecambe and a wise decision?
The Electronic Communications Code: Key considerations for public bodies
Digital age verification now in force: key considerations for operators
Infrastructure Planning Blog 67: Put out more flags
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TLT supports two energy sector clients on major merger
TLT advises Eku Energy on acquisition of 300MW UK battery energy storage project
TLT secures same day consents for two major solar developments 
TLT advises solar and battery developer on sale of 26.37 MWp solar farm. 
TLT Future Energy team reaches new heights in Clean Energy Legal League Table TLT advises leading developer and independent power producer on major solar and battery portfolio project financing
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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: Data Centres, grid reform and the race for powerEnergise2030: 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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scale-up-insights-episode-five---grow-and-manage-your-team
scale-up-insights-episode-four---getting-to-grips-with-data
scale-up-insights-episode-three---an-ip-retrospective
DMCC Act subscription contract rules: Everything you need to know
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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
The Franchise Act in the Netherlands - how will it affect you?
TLT supports two energy sector clients on major merger
TLT advises Eku Energy on acquisition of 300MW UK battery energy storage project
TLT secures same day consents for two major solar developments
TLT advises solar and battery developer on sale of 26.37 MWp solar farm.
TLT Future Energy team reaches new heights in Clean Energy Legal League Table
TLT advises leading developer and independent power producer on major solar and battery portfolio project financing
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
Energise2030: Data Centres, grid reform and the race for power
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
DMCC Act subscription contract rules: Everything you need to know
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?
