“My clients are extremely practical – they’re looking for real-world solutions to complex problems.”

“My work is all about identifying key legal risks and providing practical, pragmatic, and commercial solutions to clients in relation to complex problems in the context of financially distressed companies. 

I have a strong background in advising on retail-related matters. It’s fast paced, and my clients are extremely practical – they’re looking for real-world solutions to complex problems.

I have experience dealing with matters across Europe, including France, Spain, Luxembourg, Germany, and Denmark. I've also dealt with matters in West Africa.

I always communicate concisely with clients and am very focused on the issues that are key to them. My aim is to understand their rationale and aims so that I can provide clear and concise advice, and help them obtain the outcomes they want - usually under tight time pressures.”

James’ recent work highlights:

Hounslow Property Development Limited (in administration) - advising the administrators of a residential development site with a GDV of in excess of £500 million.   

Corbin & King Limited (in administration) - advising the administrators of the parent company of the Corbin & King restaurant group, leading to a successful sale of the group and a recovery in full to the secured creditors following an auction process.   

Force India Formula One Team - advising the sole shareholder of the team on all matters arising out of the administration and liquidation, leading to the payment of all creditors in full and a recovery to the shareholder.