His workload spans the construction, energy, oil & gas and maritime sectors. James has particular experience in complex construction disputes concerning troubled mega-projects, including issues of delay, disruption and defects, as well as shareholder, joint venture and other corporate governance disputes.
James has worked on arbitrations under UNCITRAL, ICC, and HKIAC rules as well as other national arbitral rules. He has advised clients in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and East Asia. In particular, he has significant experience representing investors in challenging or frontier jurisdictions. Prior to training at the firm, he worked at a boutique firm advising clients on public inquiries, human rights and media law.