James is a specialist in claims involving cosmetic surgery, dentistry, orthopaedic surgery, optometry, fertility, and sports-related brain injury. He has recently acted for team doctors in the defence of rugby concussion claims. He regularly delivers training and presentations to clients in the healthcare and insurance sectors.

Prior to joining DACB, James worked in the medical and life sciences team at another large international law firm for 8 years. He has a background in regulatory and criminal law.

Quotes:

• "James is intelligent and thorough. He is very personable which is important when dealing with clients who feel the pressure of their claims on a deeply personal level." Chambers and Partners, 2025

• "James is very good across all of the issues and a safe pair of hands." Chambers and Partners, 2025

• "He is very intelligent, efficient and shows very good client management." Chambers and Partners, 2025

Featured experience:

• Representing team doctors of professional rugby teams in the defence of concussion/brain injury claims by former players

• Acting for a sonographer in a multi-million wrongful birth claim

• Representing a cosmetic surgery clinic in the defence of its clinical negligence claims