Partner
James is partner in the commercial & IP team, specialising in public sector procurement and subsidy control.
James advises a wide range of public authorities on the design of their procurements, ensuring the process is efficient and that risks are carefully managed. His considerable experience dealing with challenges to contract award decisions ensures he can identify the key areas of risk early in the procurement process and assist clients in addressing issues, often without complaints ever arising. James’s advice is pragmatic and he is particularly focused on ensuring delivery of commissioners’ core objectives: that they achieve the right outcome and on-time contract award.
James also advises public authorities and funding recipients on grant funding arrangement and subsidy control.
He is recommended by Lexology Index - Project & Procurement 2025. He has participated in various Procurement Lawyers Association working groups, notably penning the PLA’s influential response to the Cabinet Office consultation on the remedies regime. James also co-edited the first and second editions of Government Procurement Review.
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