Bio
James is an Associate* in the Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey.
James qualified as an English solicitor in 2019. James advises on contentious and non-contentious employment issues for a wide range of clients including international companies and financial institutions. He has worked on Employment Tribunal claims relating to unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and disability discrimination. James has experience on multi-jurisdictional employment projects and undertaking corporate support work.
James also drafts employment-related documentation, such as contracts of employment, HR policies, director’s service agreements and settlement agreements.
Prior to joining Appleby in January 2023, James worked in the UK at Simmons & Simmons.
*admitted in England and Wales
Bio
James is an Associate* in the Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey.
James qualified as an English solicitor in 2019. James advises on contentious and non-contentious employment issues for a wide range of clients including international companies and financial institutions. He has worked on Employment Tribunal claims relating to unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and disability discrimination. James has experience on multi-jurisdictional employment projects and undertaking corporate support work.
James also drafts employment-related documentation, such as contracts of employment, HR policies, director’s service agreements and settlement agreements.
Prior to joining Appleby in January 2023, James worked in the UK at Simmons & Simmons.
*admitted in England and Wales
Recognition
James was named as a “Leading Associate” in The Legal 500 UK 2026. Clients told Legal 500 that “James has taken time to understand our sector, organisational values and provides robust advice and support” and he was “super helpful and dealt with all issues that arose swiftly and in good time.”
In addition James was commended as having “an unparalleled grasp of every aspect of a client’s case. He diligently understands and collates the intricacies to ensure detail is not overlooked. He has an ability to stay abreast of developments, keeping his finger on the pulse of the legal landscape.”
The Employment team are praised for being “responsive, approachable and solution focused. They provide confidence and calm in often difficult situations” and having “wide and relevant experience in subject matter, but with a business-focused outcome, which is crucial.”
James was named as a “Leading Associate” in The Legal 500 UK 2026. Clients told Legal 500 that “James has taken time to understand our sector, organisational values and provides robust advice and support” and he was “super helpful and dealt with all issues that arose swiftly and in good time.”
In addition James was commended as having “an unparalleled grasp of every aspect of a client’s case. He diligently understands and collates the intricacies to ensure detail is not overlooked. He has an ability to stay abreast of developments, keeping his finger on the pulse of the legal landscape.”
The Employment team are praised for being “responsive, approachable and solution focused. They provide confidence and calm in often difficult situations” and having “wide and relevant experience in subject matter, but with a business-focused outcome, which is crucial.”
Qualifications & Education
James qualified as an English solicitor in 2019.
- Nottingham Law School
- University of London – History (BA) – First Class Honours
James qualified as an English solicitor in 2019.
- Nottingham Law School
- University of London – History (BA) – First Class Honours
unparalleled grasp of every aspect of a client’s case