Northridge Law LLP

Litigation and Arbitration

James is a commercial litigator with a focus on the sports sector. He is a key advisor to many household names in sport, including The FA, the British Horseracing Authority and Premiership Rugby, on a range of contentious and regulatory matters. In addition, he advises teams and individuals such as Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden, regularly appearing before disciplinary panels, the High Court and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. James has particular experience in sporting investigations.

His recent highlights include advising Premiership Rugby on a wide range of matters, including the creation and implementation of the Financial Monitoring Panel and the co-creation of a new Men’s Professional Game Partnership, as well as acting for Newcastle United FC on proceedings commenced in the Competition Appeal Tribunal by Sports Direct.

2017 – Present: Founding Partner, Northridge Law LLP 2016 – 2017: Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys 2013 – 2016: Senior Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys 2008 – 2013: Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys 2006 – 2008: Trainee, Charles Russell Speechlys

English

British Association for Sports and Law

College of Law LPC (2005) Nottingham University, Law (2004)