Experience

Northridge

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Partner

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  James is a commercial litigator who specialises in dispute resolution, governance and regulation.James has for many years advised major governing bodies such as The FA, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain and Premiership Rugby on a range of contentious and regulatory matters. In addition, he advises individuals and teams, regularly appearing before disciplinary panels, the High Court and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.His recent highlights include successfully defending lifetime bans imposed by the IAAF for corruption, working on the Independent Review of integrity in tennis and acting for The FA in the Hillsborough Inquests.Away from sport, James’ experience of the gambling sector includes regulation and licensing of casinos, the Gambling Act 2005 and acting in contentious matters for and against bookmakers.James is ranked in Chambers and recognised as a Next Generation Lawyer in Legal 500 who describe him as ‘impressive’ and someone who provides ‘quick, reasoned and sensible advice’. He lectures on the BASL/DMU postgraduate certificate in sports law and is a contributing author to the forthcoming textbook Football and The Law.



Charles Russell Speechlys

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2017