James heads the firm's Insolvency team and has advised on corporate and personal insolvency related matters for many years. He advises creditors, banks and insolvency practitioners on all aspects of insolvency litigation.

He is a Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Insolvency Law and ranked in the UK's leading legal directories in Restructuring/Insolvency, Personal Insolvency and Corporate Recovery. He is noted for having a strong reputation in the market, his clients appreciate his offering of "good technical knowledge coupled with practical advice", sources note "He's good. He tells you as it is."

James has been recognised as a "World Leader" in commercial litigation by Who's Who Legal.

Qualifications: LLB Dip LP NP
Qualified: 1990
Joined the firm: 1997