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James is a senior counsel in the Disputes & Investigations group. He advises on a broad range of commercial and corporate disputes and regulatory investigations. James has a particular specialism in matters involving the accountancy profession, and regularly advises firms in relation to high profile civil claims and investigations. He has distinct expertise from working on secondment at a large accountancy firm, and delivers advice that reflects his extensive knowledge of his clients' industry, operations and priorities.
James has been recognised by Legal 500 as a "Rising Star" for Professional Negligence.
James is dual qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and Scotland.
Since 2022 | Senior counsel, Taylor Wessing |
2015 - 2022 | Senior associate, Taylor Wessing |
2014 - 2015 | Associate, Taylor Wessing |
2013 - 2014 | Senior solicitor, Tods Murray |
2010 - 2013 | Solicitor, Tods Murray |
2008 - 2010 | Trainee solicitor, Tods Murray |
2013 | Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales |
2012 | Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme |
2009 | Admitted as a lawyer, Scotland |
2008 | Graduate Diploma, Glasgow Graduate School of Law |
2007 | First Class LLB, University of Strathclyde |
Notary Public |
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CJC costs review – what will change?
by James Bryden and Helen Robinson
Disputes Quick Read – developments in the fixed costs regime
by James Bryden
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by James Bryden
Disputes Quick Read: government guidance for contracts impacted by COVID-19
by Andrew Howell and James Bryden