James practises in all areas of family law and has a particular interest in public law.  He is regularly instructed by local authorities, parents and Children's Guardians.  James' cases have involved:

• Domestic violence
• Intractable contact / residence disputes
• Non-accidental injuries
• Placement outside the jurisdiction

James also accepts instructions in private law proceedings, proceedings under the Family Law Act and ancillary relief on divorce or dissolution of civil partnership.

James joined chambers on successful completion of his pupillage.  Prior to coming to the Bar, James worked as a paralegal in a successful legal aid law firm where he both assisted a partner and also managed his own private and public Children Act case load.

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