James qualified as a solicitor in 2003 specialising in corporate and banking law. As General Counsel and Company Secretary, James provides strategic advice to the group across a wide range of corporate and commercial issues including compliance and governance, mergers and acquisitions, asset purchases and disposals, re-financings, strategic joint ventures and partnerships, integrations, outsourcings.
James’ experience includes roles at both national and international law firms. His previous role was as Head of Legal (Strategic Transactions) at a main market listed PLC.
James gained his LLB from Newcastle University and has an M.B.A., specialising in Global Banking and Finance, from the University of Birmingham.