James is an experienced financial services regulatory lawyer, specialising in banking and capital markets work.
James has worked as a regulatory specialist as both an in-house lawyer at one of the world’s largest banks, and for a number of years in private practice at a leading law firm.
James has particular expertise in advising on large multi-business or multi product projects, for example:
- Material regulatory change such as Brexit, MiFID II and the Benchmarks Regulation.
- Business/strategic change including regulatory issues that arise where an existing business offers new products/services or enters into new markets.
- Design and development of new products.
- Business reviews and adaptation to regulatory change.
Whilst in private practice James completed both international and client secondments.
As part of his in-house role, James had extensive experience of liaising with industry working groups and regulatory authorities.