Having previously led BCLP’s Construction practice in Singapore, James continues to frequently represent some of Asia’s largest construction and engineering firms in high-stakes disputes stemming from major international projects. His matters include disputes arising from multi-billion dollar energy, infrastructure and real estate projects in areas as diverse as oil & gas, coal, biomass, hydroelectricity, transport, manufacturing, healthcare and luxury real estate developments across Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. His breadth of experience has grown to include significant expertise in domestic building safety related claims across a diverse real estate portfolio, including education, residential property, hotels, office space and mixed-use developments involving some of the UK’s leading investors, portfolio managers, contractors and engineers.

James’ practice incorporates a wealth of technical and sector-specific expertise advising on issues such as defects, delay, design liability, professional negligence, payment, insolvency and termination. He gets to grips with the granular detail of a dispute quickly, including complex matters relating to quantum and evaluating expert evidence to provide comprehensive and strategic advice. James provides his clients early practical and strategic support to identify the warning signs of potential disputes and to facilitate early commercial resolution, thus limiting the impact of any adversarial situations on delivery of their projects.