Addleshaw Goddard

Commercial Disputes

Partner

James is a specialist in resolving complex corporate and commercial disputes, with a particular specialism in disputes relating to technology, communications and data. Clients include major UK and international organisations.

James' experience over 20+ years includes helping clients resolve disputes relating to digital transformation and digital infrastructure, including ICT procurement, outsourcing/managed services, licensing, network modernisation/expansion, connected products regulatory, supply chain, joint ventures, data centre/system outages, Cyber security incidents, data privacy litigation and other data-related disputes. These cover a range of technologies, including 5G, IoT and AI. James has in-house counsel experience through secondment at a telematics plc.

As well as leading hard-fought, complex litigation and ADR, James harnesses legal, technical and sector knowledge to enable clients to remain agile when or before disputes occur, managing risk, protecting and building positions, and cutting through complexity to find the best practical solution. He also helps clients reduce risk day-to-day and avoid disputes altogether through workshops and training sessions.

Member of the Society of Computers and Law